Clinical Education Specialist
Moravian University · Bethlehem
CLASSIFICATION: Administrative
DEPARTMENT: School of Nursing
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the Associate Dean of the School of Nursing.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assists in the supervision of student workers.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides comprehensive 12-month administrative and clinical support for two year-round adult programs, six graduate programs, and one doctoral program within the School of Nursing. The role supports a diverse team of 22 full-time faculty members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides primary support in correspondence and communication, school meetings and activities, and operations management, which are facilitated by or the responsibility of the Directors of the Accelerated Post-Baccalaureate (PB), RN to BSN, MSN, MSN/NP, and DNP programs. In addition, works with the clinical education coordinator for the School of Nursing.
- Works with other nursing and public health administrative support staff to ensure smooth operations of all nursing and public health programs.
- Answers telephone in a customer-friendly manner, routes messages to appropriate offices/departments, and provides accurate information to prospective/enrolled students, university personnel, and the community.
- Prepares sensitive correspondence of a legal or confidential nature.
- Adheres to institutional policies and procedures for employee and environmental safety, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and promptly addressing and reporting safety concerns following established protocols.
- Ensures accuracy and compliance by verifying and monitoring student credentials.
- Accurately prepares, organizes, and maintains confidential records for prospective and current PB, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-NP, and DNP students and faculty and staff personnel files.
- Provides a preliminary transcript review of incoming graduate students.
- Maintains comprehensive student databases for PB, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN NP, and DNP programs, tracking contact information, course enrollment, attrition and completion rates, and licensure and certification pass rates.
- Maintains electronic folders for students’ study plans as needed for all graduate and doctoral programs.
- Administers evaluation surveys through Qualtrics and compiles results for PB, RN-to-BSN, MSN, MSN-NP, and DNP programs.
- Manages databases to track and analyze faculty performance and workload for statistical purposes.
- Works with the associate dean, program directors, and the clinical education coordinator to prepare and manage communications with adjunct faculty, clinical preceptors, and students, including serving as administrator for the Typhon web-based program.
- Updates the clinical management system's program, clinical site, student, and clinical instructor data.
- Collaborates with the nursing Student Experience Mentor for the graduate and adult nursing programs.
- Participates with healthcare networks to support and enhance recruitment initiatives.
- Develops and manages shared Google spreadsheets to track and organize clinical placement assignments for all NP students across programs.
- Manages NP clinical education sites, onboarding, reviewing, and approving all compliance documents for students enrolled in the NP program.
- Coordinates and schedules both formal and informal meetings for faculty, as well as prospective and current students.
- Works closely with faculty to plan and coordinate special events for the School of Nursing, including student and faculty events, PB/MSN/MSN NP/DNP student orientations, nursing celebrations, and other activities supporting the associate dean, program directors, clinical education coordinator, and faculty initiatives.
- Provides administrative support and partners with faculty to organize and coordinate Sigma events.
- Works with associate dean, program directors, and clinical coordinator to prepare and manage communications with adjunct faculty, clinical preceptors, and students.
- Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned by the associate dean or requested by different schools of nursing and public health faculty.
- Oversees the distribution of marketing and promotional materials to support the adult programs within the school, ensuring alignment with branding and strategic objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills. Proficiency in computer applications, with expertise in word processing; familiarity with internet research, databases, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace is preferred. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders is crucial. Must have the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required to support program needs is required.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to the online application by clicking “Apply Now”. Please attach documents as a PDF file.
Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa for this position.
Moravian University’s mission is to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. In support of this mission, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.As part of Moravian University’s institutional values, all employees contribute to upholding our Community Standards and Expectations, which emphasize respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.
Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University’s Equal Opportunity and Title IX nondiscrimination statement for additional information.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.
We welcome applicants of all abilities and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in your role, we encourage you to reach out to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University.
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