Graduate Nursing Coordinator - School of Nursing

TYPE:   Full-time, Exempt
LOCATION: West Palm Beach Campus        

SUMMARY: Responsible for communication with nursing program applicants and ensuring a smooth transition from Admissions into both the graduate nursing program and the undergraduate RN-BSN and Orlando BSN programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Coordinates with Admissions, communicates and schedules graduate interviews, creates initial degree plan, and registers all graduate students for their first semester.
• Coordinates Nursing CAS applicants with Admissions.
• Coordinates background checks, drug testing, and immunization requirements for students.
• Prepares practicum and clinical attestations as requested.
• Assists with preparation of the live class and online session schedules.
• Communicates with students concerning their practicum and clinical site needs.
• Serves as advocate for the student with student accounts, financial aid, registrar, etc.
• Works with associate deans and track chairs to create course schedules.
• Creates Medatrax courses, assignments, and evaluations.
• Registers and renew graduate students in Medatrax.
• Assists the Dean with budget preparation and ongoing management.
• Processes graduate DNP practicum and project stipends.
• Processes full-time faculty overloads and adjunct loads.
• Establishes required clinical affiliation agreements, tracking those with an expiration dates.
• Participates in recruitment events, Orlando campus open houses, and local hospital education fairs.
• Assists in coordinating and participate in hooding, pinning, commitment, and commencement.
• Serves as the Secretary for the SON Advisory Board
• Updates catalog course descriptions and catalogs annually.
• Assists Associate Dean in updating student handbooks annually.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Proven experience as a self-starter, working in a team environment, and the ability to perform duties and work independently is required.
• Must be organized and have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Baccalaureate required (health-related or educational field preferred). 2+ years experience in detail-oriented, administrative setting required. 2+ years of experience in higher education administration or student development preferred.