Assistant Field Experience Coordinator at Adtalem Global Education

, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

28.18

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Detail-Oriented, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Customer Service Skills, Time Management, Creative Thinking, Innovative Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Independent Work, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Student Advising

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Company Description About Walden University Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Work is performed primarily in a remote/virtual home office environment. Work involves the operation of a personal computer for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary. Preference will be given to candidates in the following states: DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, VA, VT, WV. Visit WaldenU.edu for more information, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Job Description 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. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on the performance of each essential function. Appropriate reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties and 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. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required. 1+ year of experience in an online distance-learning environment preferred. 1+ year of experience working with graduate students in an educational environment preferred. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication, detail-oriented, multitasking, and organizational skills. Excellent customer service skills. Excellent time management skills with an ability to set and meet deadlines. Creative, innovative, and strategic thinking, as well as the ability to work independently. Ability to independently work with faculty and graduate students at a distance. Ability to anticipate future trends and problems and plan for them accordingly. Ability to learn Walden’s administrative database and software systems. Successful experience working in a team setting. Experience in the area of academic or other student advising is preferred. Experience in an online distance-learning environment is preferred. Experience working with graduate students in an educational environment is preferred. Demonstrate proficiency in operating Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Additional Information In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $17.15 and $28.18. 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. Adtalem 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 For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits. Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Responsibilities

The Assistant Field Experience Coordinator assists nursing students with practicum applications and field placements. They also maintain student files and communicate with various stakeholders regarding practicum policies and procedures.