Academic Support Partner

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Louisiana (MO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking an Academic Support Partner to bridge the health system with academic institutions. The role manages student clinical experiences, onboarding, and compliance, coordinating multiple disciplines and affiliations to strengthen partnerships.

Responsibilities include supervising the Academic Center's daily operations, advising leaders, and supporting workforce strategy initiatives to sustain talent pipelines within the system.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in human resources, business or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, clinical coordination, academia, workforce development or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the health system and academic institutions to manage student clinical experiences.
• Manage student placements across multiple disciplines and optimize relationships with academic partners.
• Facilitate education affiliation agreements and onboarding processes for students and instructors.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Academic Center and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Advise operational leaders and educators to support workforce strategies and talent pipelines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

JOB SUMMARY: The Academic Support Partner serves as a liaison between the health system and academic institutions to manage student clinical experiences, support workforce strategy initiatives, and strengthen partnerships. This role exercises independent judgment in managing student clinical placements across multiple disciplines, optimizing relationships with academic partners, facilitating education affiliation agreements, managing student and instructor onboarding processes and regulatory compliance, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the St. Tammany Academic Center. This role consults with and advises operational leaders, clinical educators, academic stakeholders, and students to ensure and promote a high-quality learning environment that supports the health system's talent pipelines and workforce strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in human resources, business or related field required; master’s degree preferred. Three to five years of experience in healthcare, clinical coordination, academia, workforce development, or a related field preferred. Current professional Human Resources Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) preferred. Preferred knowledge of clinical education processes and healthcare workforce development; understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements related to student placements; excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving abilities; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively; proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise. Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching, handling/feeling Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home.

St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.