PRIMARY FUNCTION :

The Education Coordinator provides academic administration, coordination and support for the implementation and administration of assigned graduate nursing programs. The Education Coordinator works in conjunction with Program Directors, Assistant Program Directors and Chair of Programs on adhering to accreditation and compliance regulations and ensuring smooth operations of assigned programs. The Coordinator provides independent complex support for the Programs and assigned committee(s). In collaboration with Education Coordinators ensures efficiencies are relevant, stable and productive.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates program logistics, completes necessary paperwork and coordinates students from beginning to end of their lifecycles. Communicates and addresses all student-related and operational concerns in a timely manner.
• Assists in ensuring the program meets requirements and standards in order to maintain accreditation. Coordinates activities based on thorough understanding of the accreditation requirements.
• Coordinates implementation of policies and procedures for the Program.
• Working closely with students for assigned cohorts,ensures clinical objectives and credentialing are met.
• Develops databases and assessing efficiencies to ensure accurate, efficient reporting of data .
• Continually assesses and directs a wide range of programmatic issues including long range planning, developing projects, analyzing administrative workflow, maintaining databases, communicating with faculty and students regarding a range of issues
• Duties include applicant interview coordinating, onboarding paperwork, and constant communication throughout the year both with each Director as well as each student.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• The Coordinator must have high level computer skills critical to this position with the ability to learn and utilize existing computer based programs such as Banner and Blackboard.
• The Coordinator needs well-developed organizational and problem solving skills, including ability to prioritize, plan and manage time, with attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication are necessary for this position.
• The Coordinator must use initiative, be self-directed, and able to work independently with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• The Coordinator continually acts as a liaison between students, faculty and university administration when necessary; he/she must be able to establish relationships and acts as a liaison to clinical sites, internal departments, and divisions regarding recruitment, orientation, annual program, Affiliation Agreements, and external rotations.
• The Coordinator manages the evaluative process related to students, program, faculty, and rotations within an established, rigid timeframe.
• This position involves the interpretation and application of accrediting agencies, and university policies to support compliance. Coordinator assists in the preparation for accreditation Site Visits and internal reviews
• The Coordinator provides administrative supervision and guidance to the students and fellows regarding administrative issues, due dates, and deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years Administrative experience preferred.
• Previous university experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external constituencies.
• Position requires demonstrated computer proficiency using the MS Office Suite.
• Ability to multi-task independently and maintain a strict level of confidentiality is required.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing Statement

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson's mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.