Education Coordinator, Graduate Programs Jefferson College of Nursing

About the role

The Education Coordinator provides academic administration, coordination and support for the implementation and administration of graduate programs. The Education Coordinator works in conjunction with the Chair of Programs, Program Directors, and assigned faculty on adhering to accreditation and compliance regulations and ensuring smooth operations of the College’s Graduate Programs. The Coordinator provides independent complex support for the Programs and assigned committee(s). In collaboration with the Lead Education Coordinator, the Education Coordinators ensures processes are relevant, stable and productive.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates program logistics, completes necessary paperwork and coordinates students from beginning to end of their lifecycles.
• Communicates and addresses all student-related and operational concerns in a timely manner.
• Assists in ensuring the program meets requirements and standards in order to maintain accreditation.
• Coordinates activities based on thorough understanding of the accreditation requirements.
• Coordinates implementation of policies and procedures for the Program.
• Working closely with students for assigned cohorts, ensures clinical objectives and credentialing are met.
• Develops databases and assessing efficiencies to ensure accurate, efficient reporting of data.
• Continually assesses and directs a wide range of programmatic issues including long range planning, developing projects, analyzing administrative workflow, maintaining databases, communicating with faculty and students regarding a range of issues.
• Duties include applicant interview coordinating, onboarding paperwork, and constant communication throughout the year both with each Director as well as each student.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Acts as a liaison between students, faculty and university administration; establishes relationships and acts as a liaison to clinical sites, internal departments, and divisions regarding recruitment, orientation, annual program, Affiliation Agreements, and external rotations.
• Manages the evaluative process related to students, program, faculty, and rotations within an established, rigid timeframe.
• Interprets and applies accrediting agencies and university policies to support compliance.
• Assists in the preparation for accreditation Site Visits and internal reviews.
• Provides administrative supervision and guidance to the students and fellows regarding administrative issues, due dates, and deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years administrative experience preferred.
• Previous university experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High-level computer skills with ability to learn and utilize existing computer-based programs such as Banner and Blackboard.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency using the MS Office Suite.
• Well-developed organizational and problem-solving skills, including ability to prioritize, plan and manage time, with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use initiative, be self-directed, and work independently with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to multi-task independently and maintain a strict level of confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external constituencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance.
• Voluntary benefits providing access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (per diem, adjunct faculty, Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Schedule

Workday Day shift (United States of America).

Location

901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.