Project Manager / Clinical Placement Coordinator

The California State University; California (MO); On-site; USD 54,884 - 59,404; Full time

Job summary

San José State University is seeking a Project Manager / Clinical Placement Coordinator to support academic scheduling, clinical placement coordination, and student onboarding for undergraduate nursing programs. The role reports to CHHS leadership and works closely with campus stakeholders to ensure compliant onboarding and placement processes.

Responsibilities include coordinating clinical placements, liaising with hospitals, managing master schedules, updating PeopleSoft/Canvas records,

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents.
• Three (3) years of related office work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical placements and onboarding for undergraduate nursing students, including collecting and submitting required documentation to clinical partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison with hospitals and clinical sites to ensure compliance with onboarding and placement requirements.
• Schedule nursing courses and clinical sections and maintain student and master schedules throughout the academic year.
• Enter and update course, faculty, and scheduling information in PeopleSoft and open Canvas course shells.
• Support student registration, including special session coding, add codes, and communication of registration instructions.
• Reserve classrooms and coordinate space for courses and nursing‑related events.
• Communicate scheduling and clinical information to students, faculty, and staff and resolve related issues as they arise.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Scheduling

PeopleSoft

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Canvas

PeopleSoft

Job description

Project Manager / Clinical Placement Coordinator

Apply now Job no: 554155. Work type: Staff. Location: San José. Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time.

The Valley Foundation School of Nursing at San José State University seeks a Project Manager / Clinical Placement Coordinator to support academic scheduling, clinical placement coordination, and student onboarding for undergraduate nursing programs. Reporting to the Director of Resources and Operations for the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) and receiving work direction from the Director of the Valley Foundation School of Nursing, this position works independently under minimal supervision. The incumbent collaborates closely with the Curriculum Coordinator, Undergraduate Coordinator, and Clinical Scheduler to ensure efficient scheduling, registration, application processing, and compliance with clinical requirements for students and faculty. This position plays a critical role in supporting student success and maintaining strong partnerships with clinical agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical placements and onboarding for undergraduate nursing students, including collecting and submitting required documentation to clinical partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison with hospitals and clinical sites to ensure compliance with onboarding and placement requirements.
• Schedule nursing courses and clinical sections and maintain student and master schedules throughout the academic year.
• Enter and update course, faculty, and scheduling information in PeopleSoft and open Canvas course shells.
• Support student registration, including special session coding, add codes, and communication of registration instructions.
• Reserve classrooms and coordinate space for courses and nursing‑related events.
• Communicate scheduling and clinical information to students, faculty, and staff and resolve related issues as they arise.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner.
• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
• Thorough mastery of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures independently, using judgment and discretion when precedents do not exist.
• Ability to troubleshoot most office administration problems and respond to all inquiries and requests related to the work area.
• Working knowledge of academic scheduling policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of CMS/PeopleSoft functionality and reports.
• Ability to research issues related to schedule conflicts.
• Ability to generate and customize reports for semester chairs, director, curriculum coordinator, graduate and undergraduate coordinators.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications, interpersonal, and confidential situations.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of registration processes and deadlines.
• Ability to assess broader perspectives and anticipate the impact of office administration problems and solutions in the front office.
• Ability to analyze operational and procedural problems and develop, recommend, and evaluate proposed solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents.
• Three (3) years of related office work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1)–Two (2) years project management or office administration experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Classification: Administrative Support Coordinator II.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,918/month – $5,323/month (Step 7 – Step 11).

CSU Salary Range: $4,367/month – $6,362/month (Step 1 – Step 20).

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30–35% of your base salary.

Satisfactory completion of a background check is required for employment.

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: July 20, 2026 through August 3, 2026. This position is open until filled but applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.