Field Experience Coordinator

Job Description

The Field Experience Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the practicum and field experience processes for the College of Nursing.  This is a full-time position in the College of Nursing.  This position will report to the Field Experience Supervisor.  The Office of Field Experience is supervised by the Director of Field Experience.  This position will work with field experience coordinators, academic leadership, program directors, specialty coordinators, faculty, academic advisors, contract administrators, support staff, as well as other administrators in the college.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 Experience files, Field Experience 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 Experience information, requirements, policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining Field Experience 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 Experience 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 Experience staff members as a team member to accomplish Field Experience goals. 
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development programs as requested.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Nurse Field Experience Supervisor and/or the Director of Operations of Field Experience. 

Qualifications

• Masters degree required, health-related field preferred.
• RN license preferred. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication, detail-oriented, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service 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.