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Statement of the job

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking to hire a Clinical Placement and Testing Coordinator. This role is responsible for negotiating and arranging clinical experiences that meet the educational requirements of students enrolled in the nursing program. The Coordinator arranges clinical placements in various healthcare settings. They are also responsible for complex communication and problem-solving to maintain positive working relationships with various healthcare agency contacts and for identifying at-risk students, implementing remedial services, and tracking student progress through the nursing program. They will also organize the utilization of campus resources for at-risk students.

The salary for this role is $52,000 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits (UMPSA Single Page Benefits (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S0\_UGMgv2YL\_ao\_0NWjozh3wuQpLbHT3/edit) ) include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

Typical duties & responsibilities of the position:

+ Collaborates and consults with nursing faculty to determine the ideal educational requirements for clinical placements and experiences.

+ Works with appropriate healthcare organizations to ensure we meet the identified clinical education needs of students.

+ Procures and maintains clinical placement sites for preceptorships and externships.

+ Collaborates with clinical placement staff at healthcare organizations to ensure UMFK students receive the required educational experiences during clinical rotations.

+ Maintains a database of adjunct clinical and laboratory faculty, clinical placement sites, and rotations.

+ Conducts evaluations of clinical placement sites.

+ Maintains a student clinical file for each clinical student to include clinical logs and evaluations.

+ Coordinates annual clinical partner meeting and attends other required meetings at clinical agencies.

+ Collaborates with nursing faculty members and TRIO staff to identify nursing students at-risk.

+ Provides remediation for at-risk students.

+ Monitors progress of nursing students, including progress toward clinical learning goals.

+ Manages student records, including the monitoring of student immunization status, CPR certification, background checks, and clinical clearance records.

+ May require 1 to 2 credit hours of laboratory or clinical instruction per semester.

+ Coordinates testing schedule and proctors examinations.

+ Develops and reviews an individual student testing success plan with at-risk students.

+ Manages student records.

+ Other duties as assigned.

About the University

Located on the northernmost border of Maine, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a career-focused campus offering relevant, experiential, academic programs and services with personalized attention. UMFK’s diverse student population enjoys the opportunity to live and learn in a beautiful, natural setting and a caring, friendly atmosphere where they thrive as engaged members of the community. Our vision is that UMFK will transform students into professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to meet the evolving demands of a modern workforce. The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco-American/Acadian culture in the St. John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes in the nation.

About the Region

The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 4,000 people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work. UMFK is embedded near the center of town allowing easy access to amenities and the community at large. Fort Kent, one of Maine’s northernmost towns, is the beginning of two highways: U.S. Route 1 and Route 11. The famous scenic U.S. Route 1 starts in Fort Kent and passes through the easternmost towns of Maine bordering Canada and ends up in Key West, Florida. The town also serves as a gateway to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. From the Allagash Waterway through a forested wilderness, an adventurous canoe trip will take one down to the St. John River. Excellent alpine and cross-country skiing are additional attractions of the community. Of special note is the five-minute walk from the UMFK campus to the beautiful Fish River which flows into the St. John River that serves as the international boundary between Maine and New Brunswick, Canada.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in nursing

+ RN licensure in the state of Maine, or eligibility to obtain RN licensure in Maine

+ Ability to work effectively with staff from healthcare organizations

+ Ability to work as a registered nurse (RN) in area healthcare organizations

+ Supervisory experience

+ Attention to detail

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills

+ Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in promoting student success and working with at-risk students

+ Teaching experience

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background checks are required.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://www.umfk.edu/safety/security/) . If you have any questions, contact Student Affairs at (207) 834-7587.

About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .