Academic Program Coordinator

Academic Program Coordinator

The purpose of this position is to develop and implement a Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) model of clinical nursing education. This innovative model of collaboration between the University of Mount Saint Vincent's- Saint Joseph's School of Nursing and Saint Joseph's Medical Center is designed to enhance collaboration between nursing academia and professional practice to provide increased learning opportunities by immersing students in the nursing role.

The Academic Program Coordinator role has a dual reporting relationship to the College of Mount Saint Vincent, Saint Joseph's School of Nursing (CMSV,SJSON) and Saint Joseph's Medical Center (SJMC). The position will be a full time employee of Saint Joseph's Medical Center with consideration for non-tenured faculty rank at College of Mount Saint Vincent. The position is based at Saint Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers, New York Campus and entitled to the non union benefit package of Saint Joseph's Medical Center.

Mission Alignment

The University of Mount Saint Vincent, St. Joseph's Medical Center, and the Sisters of Charity share a long-standing commitment to education, service, social justice, and compassionate care. The Academic Program Coordinator ensures that the DEU:

• Embodies our shared values of respect and compassion for ourselves and others, excellence in service, dignity of human life, commitment to the community, humility, simplicity, and charity.
• Promotes equitable, culturally responsive, and community-centered nursing practice.
• Upholds the mission of SJMC to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare to all, especially those most in need.
• Builds the future by providing practice-ready nurses who are prepared to serve diverse populations in the Bronx, Yonkers, and surrounding communities.

This mission-driven foundation guides all aspects of DEU development, faculty and preceptor engagement, and student learning.

Key Responsibilities

Working under the direction of the SJMC Director of Nursing Education and the UMSV Dean of Nursing, the Coordinator leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of the DEU model at SJMC's main campus in Yonkers, NY.

DEU Program Development and Implementation

• Establish the structural, operational, and educational framework for the DEU in alignment with national best practices
• Manage a comprehensive implementation timeline for the DEU cohorts
• Define and operationalize roles and responsibilities for UMSV faculty, SJMC clinical preceptors, nursing leadership, and students within the DEU model
• Provide ongoing leadership, guidance, and troubleshooting throughout all phases of DEU implementation and program

Faculty, Preceptor, and Staff Education

• Develop and deliver training for UMSV faculty, SJMC nursing staff, clinical preceptors, and students on the philosophy, structure, and expectations of the DEU
• Create preceptor development programs that include competency expectations, evaluation processes, and continuous feedback mechanisms
• Serve as a liaison to ensure consistent communication and alignment between academic and clinical partners

Curriculum Integration and Competency-Based Education

• Ensure DEU clinical learning experiences reflect UMSV's curriculum and the AACN Essentials (2021), including:
• Knowledge for Nursing Practice
• Person-Centered Care
• Population Health
• Scholarship for the Nursing Discipline
• Quality and Safety
• Interprofessional Partnerships
• Systems-Based Practice
• Informatics & Healthcare Technologies
• Support UMSV faculty in aligning didactic, simulation, and clinical components to ensure cohesive competency-based progression

Clinical Operations and Student Placement

• Serve as the Clinical Facility Coordinator for DEU student placements at SJMC, ensuring compliance with onboarding, scheduling, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with SJMC nursing leadership to ensure clinical units are prepared to support DEU student learning
• Facilitate communication between preceptors, students, and UMSV Dean & faculty to support clinical performance, remediation, and evaluation
• Foster an environment of continuous learning for preceptors and students which may include development and deployment of preceptor training.
• Act as liaison between hospital staff and faculty to promote practice and learning opportunities.

Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Practice

• Monitor DEU program outcomes, including student performance, preceptor effectiveness, and unit-level learning climate.
• Collaborate with UMSV faculty and SJMC nursing leadership to implement evidence-based improvements in clinical teaching and practice.
• Participate in data collection, reporting, and evaluation activities that support accreditation and program review.
• Provide feedback on key attributes required for practice readiness and incorporate in clinical practicum activities.

Institutional and Community Engagement

• Participate in UMSV and SJMC committees, departmental meetings, and collaborative initiatives that support academic--practice integration
• Represent UMSV Saint Joseph's School of Nursing and SJMC in community, professional, and academic forums related to clinical education and workforce development

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a nationally accredited institution
• Academic Nurse Educator Certification (CNE) preferred
• Demonstrated experience in nursing education, clinical instruction, or nursing leadership
• Previous experience teaching in both classroom and clinical settings required
• Unencumbered, current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in nursing education, clinical practice, or leadership
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across academic and clinical environments

Saint Joseph's Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.