Company Description:
Located in the heart of Central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 as Utica College. We offer many of the advantages of a large university, such as undergraduate and graduate degree options, excellent academic programs, and outstanding faculty, but with an intimacy and a high degree of personal attention more closely associated with smaller private institutions.
We empower learners to achieve their career and life goals through personally enriching experiences and outstanding educational pathways.
At Utica University, we are committed to creating a working and learning environment where all people feel supported.
Following our institutional values, we work to support diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in an equitable, respectful, and inclusive environment, while promoting freedom of expression and encouraging civil discourse.
Job Description:
Position Summary:
Incumbent is responsible for coordinating practicums for the graduate nursing program. They will also serve as a liaison between the sites, students, nursing practicum adjunct faculty and preceptors. Assist in the organization of the FNP Residency and meet with students during this weekend to prepare for upcoming practicums.
Responsibilities:
- Practicum
- Coordinate clinical rotations for: MS in Nursing Education, MS in Nursing Leadership, and MS-FNP practicum courses.
- When appropriate will identify and develop practicum sites necessary to meet the needs of the nursing graduate student.
- Serve as a liaison between the nursing department, clinical sites and the appropriate school offices at Utica University.
- Initiates and maintains contracts between Utica University and all clinical sites.
- Maintains student health records for practicum.
- Maintains practicum faculty licensure and health records.
- Maintains contact with clinical site facilities.
- Maintains preceptor agreement.
- Provide assistance to graduate nursing students regarding the practicum experience.
- Participate and engage in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and programs, including but not limited to serving on DEI committees, serving as a diversity advocate or community liaison for a job search, advising a club, facilitating DEI-related training, and engagement in institutional cultural and celebratory events and programming.
- May perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but will consider other degree and work experience
Skills/Abilities:
- Must possess strong written, verbal and networking skills necessary to work with multiple constituencies
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint
- A strong commitment to diversity and work continually to enhance diversity of our students, faculty, and staff
- Understanding or ability to learn and use the Health Tracking Platform
- Understanding or ability to learn and use the Practicum Tracking Platform
Supervisory Responsibility:
- May be required to supervise student workers
Additional Information:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
EEO/AA Statement
Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.
Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position, you must upload the following documents:
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
