University of Mississippi Medical Center
Academic Clinical Program Coordinator - School of Nursing - Oxford
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200
Academic Clinical Program Coordinator - School of Nursing - Oxford
Job Category:
Professional and Technical
Organization:
SON-Director of Oxford Campus
Location:
School of Nursing - Oxford
Job Title:
Academic Clinical Program Coordinator - School of Nursing - Oxford
Job Summary The Academic Clinical Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, and oversight of clinical placements for students in professional training programs. This role ensures that all experiential learning opportunities align with academic requirements, accreditation standards, and institutional goals. The coordinator serves as a liaison between the institution, students, and external partners including hospitals, clinics, schools, and other professional settings.
Qualifications Education and Experience Required:
Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) and two (2) years of administrative support experience.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate with students, faculty, and external partners; excels in organization and problem-solving to manage complex placement logistics; maintains a high level of attention to detail in handling compliance and documentation; and effectively prioritizes tasks and manages time in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Education and Training
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
Responsibilities
Identify and secure clinical and internship sites that meet academic and accreditation requirements.
Match students with appropriate placements based on program needs and student qualifications.
Maintain and update affiliation agreements with external partners to ensure legal and institutional compliance.
Serve as the primary liaison among students, faculty, and site supervisors to coordinate placements and resolve issues.
Monitor and track required documentation, including immunizations, background checks, and compliance records.
Provide pre-placement orientation and resources to help students prepare for clinical experiences.
Support faculty in monitoring student progress and addressing any placement-related concerns.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of clinical and internship sites on a regular basis.
Recruit and onboard qualified site supervisors or preceptors in collaboration with placement partners.
Maintain accurate records of placements, site contacts, and student evaluations in a centralized system.
Generate reports for accreditation reviews, program assessments, and institutional reporting.
Plan and coordinate informational events, such as orientations and site fairs, for students and site partners.
Stay informed on industry trends and changes in clinical education standards and regulations.
Participate in professional development to enhance knowledge and improve placement coordination practices.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).
Employment Details Time Type:
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
Yes
Pay Class:
Salary
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Day
Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded:
No
Job Posting Date:
12/31/2025
Job Closing Date:
open until filled if no date specified
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Professional and Technical
Organization:
SON-Director of Oxford Campus
Location:
School of Nursing - Oxford
Job Title:
Academic Clinical Program Coordinator - School of Nursing - Oxford
Job Summary The Academic Clinical Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, and oversight of clinical placements for students in professional training programs. This role ensures that all experiential learning opportunities align with academic requirements, accreditation standards, and institutional goals. The coordinator serves as a liaison between the institution, students, and external partners including hospitals, clinics, schools, and other professional settings.
Qualifications Education and Experience Required:
Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) and two (2) years of administrative support experience.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate with students, faculty, and external partners; excels in organization and problem-solving to manage complex placement logistics; maintains a high level of attention to detail in handling compliance and documentation; and effectively prioritizes tasks and manages time in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Education and Training
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
Responsibilities
Identify and secure clinical and internship sites that meet academic and accreditation requirements.
Match students with appropriate placements based on program needs and student qualifications.
Maintain and update affiliation agreements with external partners to ensure legal and institutional compliance.
Serve as the primary liaison among students, faculty, and site supervisors to coordinate placements and resolve issues.
Monitor and track required documentation, including immunizations, background checks, and compliance records.
Provide pre-placement orientation and resources to help students prepare for clinical experiences.
Support faculty in monitoring student progress and addressing any placement-related concerns.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of clinical and internship sites on a regular basis.
Recruit and onboard qualified site supervisors or preceptors in collaboration with placement partners.
Maintain accurate records of placements, site contacts, and student evaluations in a centralized system.
Generate reports for accreditation reviews, program assessments, and institutional reporting.
Plan and coordinate informational events, such as orientations and site fairs, for students and site partners.
Stay informed on industry trends and changes in clinical education standards and regulations.
Participate in professional development to enhance knowledge and improve placement coordination practices.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).
Employment Details Time Type:
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
Yes
Pay Class:
Salary
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Day
Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded:
No
Job Posting Date:
12/31/2025
Job Closing Date:
open until filled if no date specified
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