• Assistant Director of Clinical Health Professions

    Thomas Edison State University (Trenton, NJ)


    Assistant Director of Clinical Health Professions

     

    U24: $73,899.90 – $118,221.25 (Salaries for internal candidates are determined by a promotional formula. Salaries for external candidates are determined up to step 4: $84,980.24, or dependent on qualifications)

     

    W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions

     

    301 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618

     

    Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 to break down barriers to degree completion. Fifty years later, it proudly serves a diverse body of adult students with innovative and professionally relevant academic programming in a predominantly online delivery. Our team of high-energy student-focused professionals is welcoming new members who are making their mark in education and are ready to help change the lives of thousands of adult students across New Jersey and around the world.

     

    Candidates who are excited by changing lives, committed to the success of all and want to be challenged by new and innovative opportunities, should submit an application.

    Job Summary:

    Reporting to the Dean, W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions, the Assistant Director of Clinical Health Professions position will be responsible for scheduling all nursing and health professions programs clinical activities, both undergraduate and graduate, to meet student needs. The Assistant Director of Clinical Health Professions will be responsible for growing and maintaining partnerships and managing the logistics of student placements. The Assistant Director of Clinical Health Professions will plan, schedule, and coordinate students’ clinical activities in alignment with accreditation and state regulatory standards. Travel to clinical sites will be expected.

    Key Responsibilities:

    - Communicate with clinical partners to coordinate and schedule clinical opportunities for all clinical areas.

     

    - Work with course coordinators, develop clinical schedule to meet course learning outcomes.

     

    - Create clinical schedules.

     

    - Monitor clinical evaluation from students, clinical site leaders, and preceptors.

     

    - Network to find new clinical sites, clinical instructors, and preceptors for all programs.

     

    - Meet with each graduate student about clinic placement.

     

    - Monitor all students’ clinical hours.

     

    - Maintain accurate records of clinical site utilization.

     

    - Enter student clinical data into various databases.

     

    - Maintain a collaborative, positive relationship with clinical agency staff;

     

    - Mentor and evaluate clinical instructors in clinical settings

     

    - Conduct periodic visits to clinical sites.

     

    - Collaborate with faculty to integrate clinical experiences with classroom learning

     

    - Collaborate with Experiential Learning Director on clinical learning progress and challenges

     

    - Assist in ensuring compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards for clinical experiences

    Skills and Abilities:

    - Strong organizational and time management skills.

     

    - Attention to detail.

     

    - Good communication and interpersonal skills.

     

    - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

     

    - Proficiency with computer applications (e.g., MS Office Suite, Google G suite, Learning Management Systems).

     

    - Experience in healthcare preferred.

     

    - Enhanced customer service knowledge.

     

    - Perform other appropriate and reasonably required duties as assigned by the Dean.

    Requirements:

    Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree supplemented by a Master's degree in a field related to the position to be filled or equivalency as determined by the appointing authority.

     

    Experience: Two years professional experience in a field that is directly related to the functions of the position to be filled or equivalency as determined by the appointing authority

     

    - Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute required experience on a year-for-year basis (30 credit hours are considered one year of college).

     

    - A Doctor of Philosophy degree or a Doctor of Education degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

    Preferred Requirements:

    Education: Bachelors of Science in nursing (BSN).

     

    - Master’s of Science in nursing (MSN).

     

    - Eligibility for a NJ licensure is required.

     

    - The Assistant Director of Clinical Health Professions will interact with students in clinical areas, Thomas Edison State University requires the completion of a criminal background investigation, drug screening, and several other compliance requirements prior to their first day of employment.

     

    Experience: A minimum of five years clinical nursing experience.

     

    _*TESU strives to offer a flexible work environment while balancing the operational needs of the University. As such, we have several options for hybrid-work schedules. Positions determine what type of hybrid-work schedule is available and, if necessary, adjustments are made to support University operations._

     

    _Thomas Edison State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer_