Education Coordinator - Graduate Programs - Lehigh Valley (Full Time)

Jefferson Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Jefferson Health Education department seeks an Education Coordinator to administer graduate nursing programs, collaborate with program directors and chairs, and support accreditation compliance. The role emphasizes data management, student lifecycle coordination, and effective communication across faculty and students.

The ideal candidate will have strong organization, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with MS Office, Banner, and Blackboard, ensuring smooth operations year-round.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Administrative experience: minimum 5 years preferred.
• Previous university experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program logistics, complete paperwork, and manage student lifecycles.
• Ensure accreditation requirements are met and communicate with Directors and faculty.
• Develop databases and reporting to assess efficiencies and data accuracy.
• Assist with accreditation site visits and internal reviews.
• Coordinate applicant interviews, onboarding paperwork, and ongoing communications with Directors and students.
• Learn and utilize Banner and Blackboard; maintain confidentiality and strong organizational skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Banner

Blackboard

Job description

Job Details

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

Job Description

Essential Functions: Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. 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 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. 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.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. (Bachelor’s degree preferred.) Experience: 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.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. Frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular Employee

Entity Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address 3900 Sierra Circle, Center Valley, Pennsylvania, United States of America

About the Employer

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 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts

Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Company Culture and Mission

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.