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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The primary function of the Academic Operations Coordinator is to facilitate efficient and effective operations of the Richmond Higher Education Institutions nursing programs at Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing and Southside College of Health Sciences.
Essential Job Functions
Lead continuing clinical compliance process for all nursing programs to include communication with continuing students regarding compliance requirements, escalation of compliance concerns, and maintenance clinical compliance policies. Serve as the champion for the clinical compliance software. Collaborate as needed with Office of Admissions for new student onboarding prior to start of first semester/term to include student uniform ordering and new student clinical compliance requirements.
Ensure that academic policies and procedures are maintained to support nursing programs. Create and maintain standard operating procedures that promote efficient, effective practices and continuous quality improvement.
Organize and facilitate the operations of the Curriculum Coordinators to include student testing, practicum site communication and data, use of clinical site reservation applications, and practicum affiliation agreements. Coordinate and support Dean's Administrative Team meetings.
Provide support to the BSMCON Campus Director and Dean of Academic Affairs and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to include synthesizing data from the student information system, taking minutes, preparing communications and presentations as needed, and effectively communicating to internal and external stakeholders. Other duties as assigned.
Manage academic projects to include the planning, organization, assignment of responsible parties, follow up, and follow through. Support the operations of the Global Outreach committee and experiences to include scheduling of meetings, meeting minutes, expense reporting, travel arrangements, and student application process.
Manage the organization and creation of electronic files for the storage of data utilized for reports and communications. Assist with the preparation of reports for accreditation and regulatory standards bodies to include the Virginia Board of Nursing, State Council of Higher Education in Virginia, and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Lead ongoing and annual/semi-annual academic projects such as: 1) the revision of the annual Associate Handbook project for BSMCON and SCHS; 2) assist the Senior Institutional Research Analyst as needed with survey creation, implementation and dissemination of results related to nursing programs. 3) the annual review and updates of the booklist to include management of the eCampus bookstore, and 4) the ongoing collection and documentation of various reports to include monthly NCLEX results, student grade appeals, and student conduct reports in the Student Information System.
Manage student attendance data with the appropriate follow up and follow through with faculty, administration, and the Registrar to ensure data is accurate and completed by the established deadlines.
Promote a flourishing culture where students want to learn, faculty want to teach, staff want to work, and graduates' flourish. Create and maintain trusting relationships with stakeholders. Collaborate effectively with the Faculty Operations Coordinator and Academic Affairs Coordinator, provide support in their absence.
Demonstrates initiative, critical thinking skills, a high level of attention to detail, prompt follow through, and professionalism. Resolve administrative problems by analyzing data, identifying possible solutions, and escalate with the nursing administrative team when needed. Self-directed and collaborates well with a diverse team. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education
Other - Experience in project management, customer relations, and higher education preferred.
Bachelor of Science (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year experience as a project manager with a focus on quality outcomes
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
