Nursing - University Assistant

University Assistant Position

Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce applications are being accepted for part-time, 19 hours per week University Assistant position in our Nursing department. WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. The Nursing programs offers the following degrees in nursing: a B.S., ABiN, M.S. with major in Nursing, R.N. to B.S. degree completion program, accredited by the Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education (CCNE), and a unique collaborative online Ed.D. in Nursing Education, accredited by NECHE.

Our graduates have achieved exceptional success on both the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) and American Nurse Credentialing Center Exam for Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The Nursing department part-time University Assistant position will provide assistance to the Coordinators of the Nursing Program and the Department Chair with regards to onboarding of clinical paperwork and clearance for a variety of clinical sites. Primary Responsibilities:

• Check Castlebranch and make sure all students are compliant with Castlebranch prior to going to clinical.
• Check the Team's Folder/Sharepoint/Blackboard shell to make sure paperwork has been turned in that is needed prior to starting at clinical site.
• Communicate with Program Coordinators & Department Chair as appropriate and also students about their progress with onboarding paperwork.
• Help secure new clinical sites as needed and talk to by phone and or email these clinical sites.
• Check to make sure contracts are up to date and in proper order before allowing students to enter clinical site.
• If needed, send paperwork to clinical sites prior to students attending clinical. Coordinate signatures of students and coordinators as needed.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Undergraduate Degree is preferred. Proficient experience in Blackboard, Excel, Word, Outlook is preferred. Candidate needs excellent organizational & communication skills.

Work Hours, Salary & Benefits: 19 hours per week. $20.00 per hour: This is an in-person position with exact work schedule to be determined at time of hire. The position may be located at Western at Waterbury campus in Waterbury, CT or at the Midtown Campus in Danbury, CT. Additional information on part-time benefits can be found at Please note there are no paid benefits for this position. All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check.

Application Process: Prospective candidates must submit a cover letter, which includes the contact information for (3) current professional references and a resume. Applications review will begin immediately and continue until filled. Late applications will not be accepted. To apply, submit your materials to