Lead Specialist Academic Operations

Summary

Join Chamberlain University as a Practicum Coordinator and play a crucial role in reviewing and approving practicum applications, supporting student learning outcomes, and maintaining relationships with clinical agencies.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Nursing Required
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are required
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage large quantities of documents and details
• Ability to learn and use multiple computer software systems
• Active and unrestricted registered nursing license Required

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves or disapproves practicum applications submitted by the experiential learning team
• Works closely with experience learning specialists to ensure students are effectively completing their practicum responsibilities
• Provides support to students in the selection of their practicum location and completion of their practicum
• Supports the achievement of student practicum learning outcomes
• Participates in problem-solving for student practicum site issues
• Provides accurate student placement and other reports to stakeholders
• Ensures a quality student experience in interactions with practicum coordinators
• Evaluates practicum processes and implements appropriate process and quality improvements
• Maintains relationships with clinical agencies to ensure successful practicum experiences
• Identifies and assesses concerns related to practicum experiences and facilitates appropriate interventions
• Uses systems and technologies effectively to support processes and reporting
• Maintains complete knowledge and understanding of program and practicum requirements and clearly explains them to team members, students, clinical agencies, and other departments
• Researches escalated issues as they arise and works to provide timely resolution
• Completes other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays