Academic Clinical Program Coordinator - School of Nursing

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks an Academic Clinical Program Coordinator for the School of Nursing to plan, implement, and oversee student clinical placements. You will liaise with students, faculty, and external partners to ensure compliant, high-quality experiential learning aligned with program requirements.

The role requires a degree and two years of administrative support, with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills to manage complex placement

Qualifications

• Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) and two (2) years of administrative support experience.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication to coordinate with students, faculty, and external partners.
• Maintains organization and handles complex placement logistics with attention to compliance and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure clinical and internship sites that meet academic and accreditation requirements.
• Match students with appropriate placements based on program needs and student qualifications.
• Maintain and update affiliation agreements with external partners to ensure legal and institutional compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison among students, faculty, and site supervisors to coordinate placements and resolve issues.
• Monitor and track required documentation, including immunizations, background checks, and compliance records.
• Provide pre-placement orientation and resources to help students prepare for clinical experiences.
• Support faculty in monitoring student progress and addressing placement-related concerns.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of clinical and internship sites on a regular basis.
• Recruit and onboard qualified site supervisors or preceptors in collaboration with placement partners.
• Maintain accurate records of placements, site contacts, and student evaluations in a centralized system.
• Generate reports for accreditation reviews, program assessments, and institutional reporting.
• Plan and coordinate informational events for students and site partners.
• Stay informed on industry trends and changes in clinical education standards and regulations.
• Participate in professional development to enhance knowledge and improve placement coordination practices.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00053414

Job Category

Professional and Technical

Organization

SON-Director of Clinical Affairs

Location/s

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title

Academic Clinical Program Coordinator - School of Nursing

Job Summary

The Academic Clinical Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, and oversight of clinical placements for students in professional training programs. This role ensures that all experiential learning opportunities align with academic requirements, accreditation standards, and institutional goals. The coordinator serves as a liaison between the institution, students, and external partners including hospitals, clinics, schools, and other professional settings.

Education & Experience

Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) and two (2) years of administrative support experience.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate with students, faculty, and external partners; excels in organization and problem-solving to manage complex placement logistics; maintains a high level of attention to detail in handling compliance and documentation; and effectively prioritizes tasks and manages time in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure clinical and internship sites that meet academic and accreditation requirements.
• Match students with appropriate placements based on program needs and student qualifications.
• Maintain and update affiliation agreements with external partners to ensure legal and institutional compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison among students, faculty, and site supervisors to coordinate placements and resolve issues.
• Monitor and track required documentation, including immunizations, background checks, and compliance records.
• Provide pre-placement orientation and resources to help students prepare for clinical experiences.
• Support faculty in monitoring student progress and addressing any placement-related concerns.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of clinical and internship sites on a regular basis.
• Recruit and onboard qualified site supervisors or preceptors in collaboration with placement partners.
• Maintain accurate records of placements, site contacts, and student evaluations in a centralized system.
• Generate reports for accreditation reviews, program assessments, and institutional reporting.
• Plan and coordinate informational events, such as orientations and site fairs, for students and site partners.
• Stay informed on industry trends and changes in clinical education standards and regulations.
• Participate in professional development to enhance knowledge and improve placement coordination practices .

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, occasional standing, occasional twis