Field Experience Assistant Coordinator

Walden

More than 50 years ago, Walden University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities. Students from across the U.S. and more than 115 countries are pursuing a certificate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree online at Walden.

We offer more than 100 online degrees and certificate programs. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org). Visit WaldenU.edu for more information, and follow Walden on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
 

Opportunity at a Glance

The Assistant Field Experience Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the practicum and field experience processes for the College of Nursing.  This is a full-time position in the College of Nursing.  This position will report to the Field Experience Supervisor.  The Office of Field Experience is supervised by the Director of Field Experience.  This position will work with field experience coordinators, academic leadership, program directors, specialty coordinators, faculty, academic advisors, contract administrators, support staff, as well as other administrators in the college.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing students in completing and gaining approval for practicum application materials and locating field placement sites as needed across a variety of nursing programs.
• Process and maintain student Field Experience files, Field Experience applications, preceptor information and field placement site information.
• Work in partnership with university contract administrators and serve as an initial affiliation agreement liaison between university and outside practicum agencies.
• Assist specialty coordinators and field experience faculty in resolving student problems arising out of the practicum experience.
• Assist in maintaining communications about practicum experience policies and procedures to students, academic advising, program directors, and faculty/specialization coordinators.
• Communicate with students via phone and electronic methods to counsel and advise students across nursing programs on Field Experience information, requirements, policies and procedures.
• Prepare, complete and maintain reports, files and documentation in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Assist in general clerical duties and responsibilities. 
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Work in partnership with Field Experience staff members as a team member to accomplish Field Experience goals. 
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development programs as requested.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Nurse Field Experience Supervisor and Supervisor or the Director of Operations of Field Experience. 

• Must reside in: WA, NV, OR, ID, UT, AZ, NM, TX 
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 1+ year experience in online distance-learning environment. Required
• 1+ year experience working with graduate students in an educational environment. Preferred
• Solid customer service and teamwork skills. Excellent analytical, problem solving, written and verbal communication, detail-oriented, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated solid, advanced-level skills in operating in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint PowerPoint Outlook and the ability to learn Walden's administrative database.

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $17.15 and $24.04. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• 15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year
• 12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays
  
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