Child Life Education Coordinator/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Child Life Education Coordinator/UKHC who will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of child life education and training programs for students and staff.

This role blends clinical patient care with academia, advancing interdisciplinary education in line with ACLP standards and fostering partnerships, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional evenings to support programming.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Child Life or related field required.
• 3 years related experience required.
• ACLP Child Life Certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee child life education and training programs.
• Support ongoing staff competency and professional development.
• Maintain direct patient care as needed and foster academic partnerships.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Teams

Public Speaking

Education

Master’s in Child Life or related field

Child Life Certification from the Association of Child Life Professionals

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Child Life Education Coordinator/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55622

Working Title Child Life Educator

Department Name H3062:KCH-Administration

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 10

Salary Range $48,360-81,328/year

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education Master’s in Child Life or related field

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification Child Life Certification from the Association of Child Life Professionals

Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs, communicating using spoken word, transversing campus

Shift Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5pm – Variable weekends and evenings to support educational programming

Job Summary

The Child Life Education Coordinator is a clinical and educational leader responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of child life education and training programs. This role ensures high-quality clinical education experiences for child life students, supports ongoing staff competency and professional development, and advances interdisciplinary education in alignment with organizational, regulatory, and Association of Child Life Professionals ( ACLP ) standards. The Education Coordinator serves as both an educator and clinician, maintaining direct patient care responsibilities as needed, while fostering academic partnerships, supporting research initiatives, and contributing to quality improvement efforts across the organization.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Excel, MS Teams, Public Speaking

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred minimum of 3 years direct child life patient care

Deadline to Apply

09/06/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.