Clinical Placement Coordinator chez Adelphi University

Clinical Placement Coordinator for Nursing and Informatics Graduate Programs

College of Nursing & Public Health

JOB SUMMARY:

Support the implementation of the clinical education component of graduate practicum placements in the Nursing and Healthcare Informatics programs.  Responsibilities include: securing clinical placement for students, informing faculty about clinical agency requirements for student placement and following up with clinical agencies.  Additional responsibilities include coordinating and collecting all accreditation data and entering information.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $40,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.

Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here.

REPORTS TO: Senior Associate Dean 

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Assure that clinical placements required for all academic semesters are secured and confirmed.

2. Communicate, in writing, with clinical placement sites, confirming placements (dates, units/sites) and informing agency of assigned faculty and students, for graduate placements.

3. Maintain accurate files and records of all placement activity.

4. Provide necessary agency information to the Administrative Affairs Director’s office to initiate new affiliation agreements.

5. Secure clinical placements and maintain good relationships with affiliate community/clinical agencies.

6. Assist with the semi-annual Clinical Placement Seminar/Information Sessions for graduate students, in consultation with the Directors of graduate programs.

7. Collect and maintain organized files for required preceptor documents for graduate students.

8. Serves as liaison with all clinical agencies, preceptors, and graduate students.

9. Provides guidance to students during the placement process, supporting them in understanding agency expectations and ensuring compliance.

10. Obtains and provides documentation for credentialing of preceptors/clinical agencies to Program Directors/Chairs

11. Provide clinical course materials and related informational support to preceptors/clinical agencies

12. Work with program administrative assistants to disseminate information.

13. Review American DataBank/Complio entries to confirm student health compliance

14. Other responsibilities include data entry, maintaining and posting all clinical site lists and acting liaison between Associate Dean, Program Directors, and the appropriate Department Chair.

15. Complete and submit required documents for CE programs.

16. Perform other job duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft professional correspondence and documentation.

2. Excellent interpersonal skills for building and sustaining relationships with students, faculty, and clinical partners.

3. Technical competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace and G Suite (G-mail, Google Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides), Windows operating systems.

4. High level of organizational ability and attention to detail, with proven capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

5. Effective problem‑solving and time‑management skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads based on urgency and volume.

6. Proven outreach and marketing skills to strengthen partnerships with current and future partners.

7. Willingness to learn web‑based platforms and other applications for student compliance documentation.

8. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree is required.

2. Master’s degree is preferred.

3. RN is preferred, but not required.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 79 undergraduate programs, more than 84 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 63 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 72 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.