Nursing Clinical Placements & Partnerships Lead

UM26 Frostburg State University (FSU); Frostburg (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Frostburg State University invites applications for a full-time Clinical Placement Coordinator in the Department of Nursing to coordinate clinical placements for nursing students across undergraduate and graduate programs. Some travel may be required.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with clinical partners, managing multiple placements concurrently, and communicating progress to faculty and leadership. Join a collaborative, student-centered academic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical placements for undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
• Assist students in identifying and securing clinical sites that align with course and program requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between students and clinical agencies.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with healthcare organizations and clinical partners.
• Coordinate with clinical agencies and the University's legal department to develop and execute new affiliation agreements.
• Ensure students understand and complete all requirements established by clinical organizations.
• Monitor placement progress and maintain accurate records of clinical placements and agreements.
• Communicate regularly with nursing faculty and department leadership regarding placement status and emerging needs.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to address and resolve clinical placement challenges.
• Support ongoing efforts to expand and strengthen clinical partnership opportunities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management systems

Job description

Frostburg State University invites applications for a full-time Clinical Placement Coordinator in the Department of Nursing to coordinate clinical placements for nursing students across undergraduate and graduate programs. Some travel may be required.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with clinical partners, managing multiple placements concurrently, and communicating progress to faculty and leadership. Join a collaborative, student-centered academic environment.