Education Coordinator, Graduate Programs Jefferson College of Nursing

Health Partners Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia seeks an Education Coordinator to provide academic administration and coordination for graduate programs. You will work with the Chair of Programs, Program Directors, and faculty to ensure accreditation compliance and smooth operations across cohorts.

The role emphasizes independent complex support, database management, and cross-functional collaboration within a university setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years administrative experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with internal/external constituents.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and ability to learn university software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates program logistics, paperwork, and lifecycle for students.
• Ensures accreditation requirements are met and coordinates activities accordingly.
• Implements policies and procedures for the program.
• Collaborates with students, faculty, and university administration as liaison.
• Maintains databases and produces accurate reporting; supports accreditation site visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Banner

Blackboard

Job description

Job Details

The Education Coordinator provides academic administration, coordination and support for the implementation and administration of graduate programs. The Education Coordinator works in conjunction with the Chair of Programs, Program Directors, and assigned faculty on adhering to accreditation and compliance regulations and ensuring smooth operations of the College's Graduate Programs. The Coordinator provides independent complex support for the Programs and assigned committee(s). In collaboration with the Lead Education Coordinator, the Education Coordinators ensures processes are relevant, stable and productive.

Job Description

• Coordinates program logistics, completes necessary paperwork and coordinates students from beginning to end of their lifecycles. Communicates and addresses all student-related and operational concerns in a timely manner.
• Assists in ensuring the program meets requirements and standards in order to maintain accreditation. Coordinates activities based on thorough understanding of the accreditation requirements.
• Coordinates implementation of policies and procedures for the Program.
• Working closely with students for assigned cohorts, ensures clinical objectives and credentialing are met.
• Develops databases and assessing efficiencies to ensure accurate, efficient reporting of data .
• Continually assesses and directs a wide range of programmatic issues including long range planning, developing projects, analyzing administrative workflow, maintaining databases, communicating with faculty and students regarding a range of issues
• Duties include applicant interview coordinating, onboarding paperwork, and constant communication throughout the year both with each Director as well as each student.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• The Coordinator must have high level computer skills critical to this position with the ability to learn and utilize existing computer based programs such as Banner and Blackboard.
• The Coordinator needs well-developed organizational and problem solving skills, including ability to prioritize, plan and manage time, with attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication are necessary for this position.
• The Coordinator must use initiative, be self-directed, and able to work independently with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• The Coordinator continually acts as a liaison between students, faculty and university administration when necessary; he/she must be able to establish relationships and acts as a liaison to clinical sites, internal departments, and divisions regarding recruitment, orientation, annual program, Affiliation Agreements, and external rotations.
• The Coordinator manages the evaluative process related to students, program, faculty, and rotations within an established, rigid timeframe.
• This position involves the interpretation and application of accrediting agencies, and university policies to support compliance. Coordinator assists in the preparation for accreditation Site Visits and internal reviews
• The Coordinator provides administrative supervision and guidance to the students and fellows regarding administrative issues, due dates, and deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned

Educational/Training Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 5 years Administrative experience preferred. Previous university experience preferred.

Additional Information

Candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external constituencies. Position requires demonstrated computer proficiency using the MS Office Suite. Ability to multi-task independently and maintain a strict level of confidentiality is required.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address 901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises