Coordinator I

POSITION DETAILS


Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Number: 126290
Classification Title: Coordinator I
Working Title: Clinical Placement Coordinator

Department: Nursing
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $47,300 - $56,500
Pay Basis: Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:


The clinical placement coordinator will maintain and cultivate new clinical/internship partnerships for graduate programs for the School of Nursing. This role is responsible for managing and supporting the needs of the graduate nursing students and faculty in matters related to clinical internships They will be responsive to the needs of instructors and clinical placement sites while being cognizant of individual student learning outcomes. The coordinator must be organized, attentive to details and have effective time management skills. The coordinator will exercise a high degree of independent judgement, adhere to ethical and legal boundaries, develop and work independently and collaboratively, organize and retrieve information. Perform duties under pressure and meet frequent urgent deadlines. This person must be highly motivated, self-confident, able to quickly establish rapport and cultivate lasting clinical placement relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Four years of direct experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


Public relations skills with a high level of creativity, attention to detail, and project management expertise. Ability to build rapport and establish partnerships with clinical sites. High level of skills in professional oral and written communication, computer skills, including database management, organization and an eye for details. A valid drivers license is required due to clinical site visits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• 35% - Student Support. Coordinate/secure practicum site needs of the graduate nursing students across the country. Assist students with Typhon related questions. Address questions related to practicum/internship placements. Provides guidance to students regarding practicum experience. Assist students with finding appropriate practicum locations. Assist graduates, as needed with graduate program documentation needed for employment. - (Essential)
• 10% - Faculty Support Assist graduate faculty with planning the FNP intensive workshops. Work with and support MSN Program Directors and clinical faculty ensuring that practicum/internship sites meet accreditation and program standards. Assist MSN Program Directors with practicum and internship orientations. Assist MSN Program Directors with orientation of adjunct faculty to student clinical placement onboarding process. - (Essential)
• 10% - In House Duties/Misc. Attend Nursing Faculty Organization and graduate program faculty meetings as requested. Collaborate with the affiliation agreement and onboarding coordinators, compliance manager to initiate and maintain contracts between clinical sites and the University of West Florida. Maintain and update the graduate preceptor handbooks under the direction of the School of Nursing Director. Manage the School of Nursing MSN clinical placement email and communications. - (Essential)
• 20% - Practicum Sites Develop a professional rapport and trust with representatives of clinical agencies, and develop new clinical partnerships. Coordinate practicums, serve as liaison between sites, students, nursing faculty, preceptors, and Boards of Nursing or State Oversight Agencies. Occasional visits to clinical agencies may be required. - (Essential)
• 20% - Records Management & Reporting Maintain and monitor student practicum records and update online training for clinical site supervisors in Typhon. Collects and maintains graduate program data for annual reports, grants, and accreditation; this includes formal evaluation of training sites as necessary and, communication with sites. Review and maintain overview list of state board requirements for clinical placements for graduate students. Ensure faculty maintain licensure in the states where practicums are held. - (Essential)
• 5% - Community Engagement & Other Attend community events representing the School of Nursing as it relates to building relationships with local healthcare facilities. Maintain a positive presence in the healthcare arena in Northwest Florida. Facilitate annual recognition of clinical preceptors of the MSN program. Completed student degree validation documentation forms necessary for board exams. - (Essential)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Externally imposed deadlines set and revised beyond one's control. Interruptions influence priorities. Difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Never
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Never
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Frequently

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.
• This position requires fingerprinting.
• This position is eligible for veterans' preference.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website:

Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.

An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant to Section 295.07, F.S.; applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation on or before the posting deadline date as such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. For information on obtaining a DD214, visit or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

At the conclusion of this search, if a non-preference eligible applicant is appointed to the position and you are a preference-eligible applicant and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, a written complaint requesting an investigation may be submitted to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. Such a complaint should be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice the position has been filled is received by the applicant pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S.

Prior to filing a complaint, it is the responsibility of the preference-eligible applicant to contact the designated Human Resources or other contact person at least one time after 45 days have passed from the final date for submitting an application or the interview date, whichever is later in time, if the applicant has not received notice of a hiring decision.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS


Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: 8am-5pm, occasional evenings or weekends may be required
FTE: 1.0
Closing Date: 6/4/2026