Field Education Coordinator
- Employer
- Walden University
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 5, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Academic Advising & Academic Support Services, Admissions, Enrollment, Retention & Registrar
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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The Field Education Coordinator is responsible for assisting with
the practicum and field experience processes for the School of
Nursing. This is a full-time position in the School of Nursing
within the College of Health Sciences. This position will report to
the Nurse Field Education Coordinator Supervisor. The Office of
Field Education is supervised by the Director of Operations for
Field Education. This position will work with field education
coordinators, academic leadership, program directors, specialty
coordinators, faculty, academic advisors, the Central Office of
Field Experience, as well as other administrators in the college.
STATUS: Full-Time position LOCATION: Virtual SKILLS REQUIRED: To
perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on
performance of each essential function. Appropriate reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential functions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
Assist School of Nursing students in completing and gaining
approval for practicum application materials and locating field
placement sites as needed across a variety of nursing
programs.
Process and maintain student field education files, field
education applications, preceptor information and field placement
site information.
Work in partnership with university contract administrators and
serve as an initial affiliation agreement liaison between
university and outside practicum agencies.
Assist specialty coordinators and field experience faculty in
resolving student problems arising out of the practicum
experience.
Assist in developing and maintaining communications about
practicum experience policies and procedures to students, academic
advising, program directors, and faculty/specialization
coordinators.
Assist in managing and administering student evaluations to
monitor student practicum progress and satisfaction.
Communicate with students via phone and electronic methods to
counsel and advise students across nursing programs on field
education information, requirements, policies and procedures.
Assist in maintaining field education resources (e.g. manual,
website, webinars, etc.) outlining the mission, purpose, and
objectives of the field experience as well as a description of all
field education policies and procedures
Prepare, complete and maintain reports, files and documentation
in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
Assist in identifying and developing new initiatives to
increase student practicum experience satisfaction.
Work in partnership with field education staff members as a
team member to accomplish field education goals.
Attend meetings and participate in professional development
programs as requested.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the
Nurse Field Education Supervisor and/or the Director of Operations
of Field Education.
EDUCATION:
Must possess a bachelor's degree, preferably in the health or
human services area.
Must possess a master's degree, health related field
preferred.
RN license preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Excellent analytical, problem solving, written and verbal
communication, detail-oriented, multitasking, and organizational
skills.
Excellent customer services skills.
Excellent time management skills with an ability to set and
meet deadlines.
Creative, innovative, and strategic thinking as well as the
ability to work independently.
Ability to independently work with faculty and graduate
students at a distance.
Ability to anticipate future trends and problems and plan for
them accordingly.
Ability to learn Walden's administrative database and software
systems.
Successful experience working in a team setting.
Experience in the area of academic or other student advising is
preferred.
Experience in an online distance-learning environment is
preferred.
Experience working with graduate students in an educational
environment is preferred.
Demonstrate proficiency in operating Microsoft Office including
Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in a
standard office environment, but may involve exposure to moderate
noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer for six
to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with
a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing,
communicating, and other physical functions as necessary. About
Walden University: For more than 45 years, Walden University has
served the higher education needs of working professionals. More
than 47,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 150
countries pursue their doctoral, master's or bachelor's degrees
online in a variety of fields, including: Business and Management,
Criminal Justice and Emergency Management, Information Technology,
Education, and Nursing. As part of the Laureate International
Universities network, you'll be able to touch lives in your
community and change the world of education.
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