Post-Licensure Student Success Coordinator

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,174 - 66,463; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays

Full-Time Benefits

Job summary

DePaul University is seeking a Post-Licensure Program Coordinator to support nursing students in Illinois. The role involves maintaining clinical placements, fostering student engagement, and collaborating on enrollment strategies. Required qualifications include a BS in Nursing and an RN license. The position offers comprehensive benefits like medical coverage and tuition waivers, emphasizing the university's commitment to student success and quality education. Join a respected institution dedicated to excellence in nursing education.

Qualifications

• BS in Nursing is required, MS is preferred.
• One to three years of experience in higher education/the education field is preferred.
• RN Nursing License in Illinois is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical placements and establish communication with agencies.
• Collaborate to increase enrollment and student engagement.
• Develop reports on student retention and success rates.
• Plan events to promote nursing programs.
• Assist with School of Nursing operations.

Skills

Coordination of clinical placements

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Student engagement strategies

Data analysis and reporting

Education

BS in Nursing

MS in Nursing

Job description

Highlights

Explore opportunities and challenges and identify the needed resources for post‑licensure students. Engages in success planning and the clinical administrative and operational needs of the program. Coordinates nursing events and planning primarily for Nursing Post‑Licensure Programs. Engages with the DNP Associate Director as part of the SON leadership team by providing clerical, financial and special project support. The position will be under the general supervision of DNP Associate Director.

What You’ll Do

1. Responsible for determining, maintaining and securing clinical placements for the School of Nursing post‑licensure students. 30%
   1. Maintain current clinical sites and seek new and appropriate clinical agencies, institutions, etc. for student experiences
   2. Establish and enhance communication between the School of Nursing post‑licensure program and institutional educational/clinical coordinators
   3. Stay current and up to date on the post‑licensure program’s clinical placement needs, and work with faculty to determine appropriate clinical placements for specific courses
   4. Ensure that clinical placements are established before the start of each quarter
   5. Conduct site visit of clinical agencies as deemed necessary by program priorities and recommendations of best practices with accreditation
2. Work with the SON leadership team on increasing enrollment, retention and student engagement (30%)
   1. Assist with development and implementation of future SON post‑licensure programs
   2. Provide student opportunities to engage with interdisciplinary teams in the College of Science and Health, the University
   3. Collaborate with Associate Director in Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) in surveying and remaining responsive to the needs of post‑licensure nursing students
   4. Develop procedures and policies to address recurring student issues and increase enrollment
   5. Act as the main point of contact with University admissions for all post‑licensure programs, attend information sessions with admissions, and work with enrollment and marketing on developing marketing strategies and tracking enrollment trends
   6. Review materials, sites and student programming/engagement to ensure focus on DEI in the post‑licensure program
3. Develop and implement reporting on post‑licensure student retention, demographics, and success. Coordinate with data analysts regarding the ongoing development, maintenance, and analyses of student electronic databases and resources such as student electronic clinical logs, admission and retention data, post‑licensure proficiency, graduate data, pass rates for Nurse Practitioner and employment tracking with reports to state professional regulatory compliance and accreditating bodies annually (10%)
4. Plan and execute events for nursing students to increase engagement and awareness in nursing programs. Identify conferences and events to attend to promote DePaul’s post‑licensure programs, plan out tabling, and coordinate all logistics involved in hosting a table and/or presenting (20%)
5. Serve as Post‑Licensure Program administrator. Assist the Associate Director, faculty and staff with a broad scope of School of Nursing Operations (10%)

What You’ll Need

• BS in Nursing is required, MS is preferred
• One to three years of experience in higher education/the education field is preferred
• RN Nursing License in Illinois is required

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $50,174 to $66,463.

Perks

• Working for a stable and well‑known University
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more
• Full‑Time Benefits

Background Check

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.