CPHS Academic Program Coordinator

CPHS Academic Program Coordinator

The CPHS Academic Program Coordinator supports educational and experiential activities within the Physician Assistant (PA) and Nursing (BSN) programs. The coordinator serves as a point of contact for the programs that includes students, faculty preceptors and others requiring the ability to interact professionally with both the university and the outside community. This role also serves as additional administrative support for the directors of PA and Nursing and core faculty, both didactic and clinical.

Essential Specific Departmental Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key staff member in CPHS providing important didactic and clinical support for the PA and BSN directors and programs.
• Oversee the scheduling of classrooms and simulation labs for PA student education in Levine Hall and Smith Hall.
• Serve as a key staff member within CPHS supporting educational activities for both the Physician Assistant and Nursing programs.
• Provide administrative support to program directors, managers, faculty, and staff to ensure successful delivery of educational components.
• Coordinate communications with internal and external partners regarding experiential education activities.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of experiential learning activities and related program needs.
• Serve on the CPHS Event Planning Committee to assist with planning and execution of major events.
• Proctor examinations as assigned.
• Serve on the CPHS Event Planning Committee that is responsible for planning, overseeing, communicating, and executing multiple high-profile events throughout the academic year.

Physician Assistant Program (PA) Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support pre-clinical experiential education activities for didactic PA students.
• Schedule classroom, laboratory and simulation spaces in Levine Hall and Smith Hall for PA educational activities.
• Prepare laboratory spaces and assist with implementation of pre-clinical learning experiences (i.e. OSCEs, SIM, procedural labs, physical exam labs, etc.)
• Manage SimCapture and other required software systems used for PA experiential education.
• Support faculty and students with logistical needs related to simulation and experiential learning activities ( i.e. reserving needed equipment, creating lab schedules, etc)

School of Nursing (BSN) Responsibilities:

• Act as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, preceptors, clinical partners, and other stakeholders regarding experiential learning activities.
• Support the planning, organization, and execution of student clinical placements.
• Manage Rotation Manager and other required software systems used for nursing experiential education.
• Submit clinical placement requests to healthcare agencies and clinical partners for Fall and Spring clinical rotations.
• Serve as liaison between clinical agencies, the School of Nursing, and Campbell University's Office of General Counsel regarding affiliation agreements and contracts.
• Submit required clinical placement documentation and agency paperwork in a timely manner.
• Schedule and reschedule clinical and practical learning experiences as needed.
• Track and verify required documentation for clinical instructors and BSN students, including: immunizations, CPR certification, background checks, drug screens, site-specific form, university-required documents
• Coordinate Clinical Instructor and Junior BSN student orientations in collaboration with the BSN Program Manager.
• Provide clinical schedules and necessary information to support clinical experience survey tracking and reporting.
• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in professional experience.
• 3-5 years of previous experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of instructional design and adult learning is desired.
• Communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and attention to detail are essential.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high-level university officials and the public.
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
• Exercise independent judgment in complex and new situations.
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet strict deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and willing to work in a changing environment.
• Broad knowledge of Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to; Title IX, HIPAA, and FERPA guidelines.