Graduate Clinical Coordinator, School of Nursing

Graduate Clinical Coordinator – School of Nursing Under the auspices of the Henry Predolin College of Health Sciences (HPCoHS) Dean and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SoN) Associate Dean of, the Graduate Clinical Coordinator is responsible for securing, maintaining, and initiating new clinical and practicum site placements that meet the educational needs of graduate and doctoral students. This position leads community outreach efforts to obtain clinical, practicum, and residency placements that meet student educational needs and program accreditation standards. The incumbent must actively support the mission of the SoN by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values of truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community. Responsibilities: Administration Responsibilities Coordinates clinical services within graduate nursing programs. Conducts ongoing assessments and evaluation of procedures and processes. Assists HPCoHS Dean and SoN Associate Dean in fulfilling accreditation requirements. Maintains clinical and practicum records for the program in accordance with state and federal requirements. Leads policy development and policy revision efforts for graduate clinical/practicum placement. Maintains community learning platforms for clinical/practicum/residency students. Facilitates the clinical/practicum/residency orientation process. Maintains apprised of current graduate program curricula and graduate requirements. Participates in SoN committees. Represents the SoN at meetings, conferences, and seminars, and participates in professional organizations. Enhances visibility of SoN program on and off campus. Collaborates with faculty within the SoN in tracking student retention and progress. Assists in marketing and recruitment for students/faculty/preceptors. Facilitates faculty and staff development efforts. Participates in Advisory Board Meetings. Develops and implements strategies for building and maintaining clinical site placements and preceptor supervision. Develops knowledge of Wisconsin healthcare systems to enhance site selection; develops knowledge of identified states outside of Wisconsin healthcare systems as needed. Coordinates with the Program Specialist/Outreach Coordinator in serving the MSN and DNP nursing population and to project and manage enrollment related to clinical/practicum. Assists SoN Associate Dean and concentration-specific directors in providing preceptor orientation. Liaisons with Chief Compliance Officer to ensure accountability in preceptors and students completing health requirements and evaluations. Finance Responsibilities Provides input into budget needs of clinical/practicum placement. Promotes the mission and vision of Edgewood University and the SoN. Fosters strong relationships with current and potential healthcare organizations to facilitate clinical/practicum placements at the graduate level. Oversees the placement of students in clinical/practicum sites. Identifies and coordinates the procurement of preceptors for graduate student placement. Travels to sites, as necessary, to initiate and formalize contractual agreements. Completes onsite visits to promote SoN programs and maintain positive work relationships. Engages and informs Deans regarding aspects of the clinical/practicum program education. Acts as a liaison between the student, the faculty, and the clinical/practicum/residency site and/or preceptor to ensure effective communication and exchange of information and evaluation. Assess potential clinical/practicum/residency sites and monitor current clinical/practicum sites to ensure students are placed in learning environments that meet the needs of the individual program(s). Identify new clinical/practicum/residency sites as necessary to ensure graduate nursing students receive the necessary breadth and depth of clinical/practicum education appropriate to the program of study. Coordinate with students, faculty, and preceptors in the evaluation of students engaged in the clinical/practicum/residency education component of the program. Coordinate the processes necessary for ongoing evaluation of clinical/practicum/residency sites. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Necessary Education or Work Experience: Bachelor’s in Nursing, Education, or related field. Experience in working with faculty development and working with administrative personnel. Possess public and interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to lead through collaborative decision-making and ability to work effectively with internal and external constituents. Working knowledge/familiarity with HIPPA regulations. Skills Effective verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to plan and predict student placement needs Confidence in public speaking. Ability to work independently. Preferred Master’s Degree in Nursing, Education or related field (or in progress). Successful record of leadership and accomplishment in areas such as: partnership development; recruitment; negotiating between faculty, students, and preceptor with academic concerns; strategic planning; administration of exemplary academic programs with success in improving educational outcomes and student retention. Experience integrating communication, technology, and information resources into teaching and other operations of the college. Demonstrated success in attracting and retaining novice faculty, faculty of color, and other under-represented groups. Knowledge of online learning platforms. Other Qualifications: Edgewood University, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community. Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship. First consideration will be given to application materials received by January 23, 2026. How to Apply Send one PDF document which includes cover letter, resume, and references with a subject line that includes the position code GCCO : Edgewood University Human Resources – GCCO 1000 Edgewood College Drive Madison, WI 53711 E-mail:View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Edgewood College