Lead Specialist Academic Operations

Chamberlain

Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. We’re 99,000 strong, with 31,000 students and 68,000 alumni armed with the skills, passion, and determination to make a difference in today’s complex healthcare environment. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 campuses and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, at www.chamberlain.edu.

 

Opportunity at a Glance
This position is responsible for reviewing and approving practicum applications submitted by the practicum coordination team and supporting the achievement of student practicum learning outcomes.   

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves or disapproves practicum applications submitted by the experiential learning team.

• Works closely with experience learning specialists to ensure students are effectively completing their practicum responsibilities.

• Provides support to students in the selection of their practicum location and completion of their practicum.

• Supports the achievement of student practicum learning outcomes.

• Participates in problem-solving for student practicum site issues.

• Provides accurate student placement and other reports to stakeholders.

• Ensures a quality student experience in interactions with practicum coordinators.

• Evaluates practicum processes and implements appropriate process and quality improvements.

• Maintains relationships with clinical agencies to ensure successful practicum experiences.

• Identifies and assesses concerns related to practicum experiences and facilitates appropriate interventions.

• Uses systems and technologies effectively to support processes and reporting.

• Maintains complete knowledge and understanding of program and practicum requirements and clearly explains them to team members, students, clinical agencies, and other departments.

• Researches escalated issues as they arise and works to provide timely resolution.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Master's Degree in Nursing Required.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage large quantities of documents and details.
• Ability to learn and use multiple computer software systems.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.- Solid knowledge or experience working in healthcare education field is preferred.
• Must be comfortable developing relationships via phone.
• Attention to detail and mental concentration are necessary for accurately. performing tasks; ability to tolerate frequent interruptions.
• Some travel required up to 15% of the time.
• Active and unrestricted registered nursing license Required.

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $59923.09 and $108334.92. 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
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/us/en/benefits.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation