Assistant Director, DNP Clinical Placement and Program Support

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, the Assistant Director will serve as the primary clinical, management and affiliation coordinator for the School of Nursing. Engaging with clinical sites, student affairs and student health to ensure students

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary clinical, management, and affiliation coordinator for the School of Nursing.

Assume the lead role with Clinical Placement Process

• Ensure affiliation agreements are up-to-date
• Oversee implementation of clinical placement processes using software platforms (Exaat)
• Coordinate with point of contact for clinical placement at clinical sites
• Oversee and maintain compliance with onboarding requirements for students and faculty
• Facilitate and oversee the internal process for preceptor appointments in collaboration with program directors, assistant dean, and HR
• Attend clinical affiliation meetings
• Coordinate clinical advisory group meetings for Assistant Dean / Vice Dean
• Direct, manage, and supervise support staff
• Oversee DNP program support to :
• Identify and secure clinical placements
• Determine the number of students, placements, and type of experience required for each semester.
• Communicate clinical placements (and or changes) to program director / faculty, and students.

3. Provide statistical reports to the program directors and Assistant Dean for accreditation and other regulatory reports a .Oversee clinical site evaluations, preceptor evaluations

4. Collaborate with the Program Director and the Simulation Center to coordinate and schedule simulation sessions for assigned courses.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in academic nursing education or a related healthcare academic setting.
• Knowledge of clinical placement processes and familiarity with the requirements of graduate-level nursing education.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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