"Clinical Coordinator - Certified Nursing Aide / Patient Care Assistant Programs"

Job Details

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose :

Staff members at Goodwin University are expected to uphold the highest standards of excellence in their respective roles. The Clinical Coordinator will support program operations by coordinating clinical placements, maintaining strong partnerships with clinical sites, ensuring compliance with program and accreditation requirements, and assisting with curriculum implementation. This role also involves participating in university committees and staff development activities, staying current with industry practices, and contributing to university and community initiatives.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

At minimum, the essential functions of the instructor are:

• Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct courses in the day, evening, online or on weekends as assigned
• Ensure that each course contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency
• Use the approved course syllabus format when creating course syllabus
• Teach all classes according to an approved course syllabus
• Ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled and maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
• Contact the Program Director and Administrative Assistant immediately if an absence is necessary in order to notify students and provide instructional materials, protocols, and directions to ensure consistent and sequential classroom instruction
• Post and maintain a minimum of 6 office hours/week on campus for student consultations. Submit office hours to the Program Director at the beginning of each semester and post hours on the syllabus
• Keep students informed and updated concerning course content, class requirements, and evaluation procedures
• Keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work
• Convey university-related information to students in a timely manner as requested by university officials
• Maintain accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records for the first two weeks of the semester
• Conduct class evaluations and complete other university evaluations in accordance with university policy
• Submit grades, incompletes, one to one documentation, and change of grade forms to the Registrar’s Office when appropriate
• Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials including classroom and laboratory equipment to Program Director
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in the development, implementations, and evaluation, of program goals and curriculum review based on student learning outcomes
• Assess student academic achievement and demonstrate modification of teaching techniques in accordance with assessment feedback
• Initiate discussions and make recommendations to the Program Director concerning the improvement of teaching, curriculum and processes related to improving student outcomes
• Assist in the university’s library collection development by working with the library director to select, evaluate, and weed library resources in each appropriate discipline
• Make use of available university online resources (blackboard, website, office hour posting, syllabi posting, grade book, Instructional Policy Manual, etc.)
• Incorporate instructional technologies in instructional delivery
• Study and utilize students’ learning styles in each class in order to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations
• Attend professional development activities to remain informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction
• Attend and participate in all Community Day events at the university
• Submit required reports to the appropriate university personnel
• Attend all faculty meetings, university assemblies, professional development, orientation, graduation, alumni activities, admission events, and other meetings as called by an administrator of the university
• Serve on and provide information to university committees as needed and requested
• Become thoroughly familiar with all university policies and procedures and comply with all university policies and procedures
• Support a multicultural environment and embrace the University’s rich diversity
• Become actively involved in the co-curricular activities of the university
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times
• Demonstrate professional attitude, philosophy, compassion, and commitment that promotes student growth and learning
• Promote and maintain a healthy and safe educational and work environment, free from harassment and discrimination
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Director/Dean
• Provides all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions :

The Clinical Coordinator is also required to:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continuing professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of students
• Actively participate on the advisory board committee
• Advise students in and during the registration process
• Maintain licenses, certifications, and other professional credentials for the profession
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with the local community and other relevant stakeholders
• Determine placement for CAN/PCA students
• Evaluate Internship sites at least once while student is placed in that facility
• Maintain relationship with community and sites
• Maintain all student files for Internships including required paperwork and communications
• Select and approve appropriate practicum sites
• Provide oversight of the practicum experience
• Ensure appropriate and sufficient evaluation of student achievement in the practicum experience
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

• Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in specific fields of study
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Dedication to excellence in teaching and committed to high academic and professional standards
• Effective communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to work collegially in a team environment
• Ability to exercise individual initiative, independent action, and sound judgement

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field like nursing, or an allied health or healthcare-related field. A master's degree is preferred but not required.
• Prior teaching experience at the college level preferred

Special Requirements :

• Valid Drivers License & Insured Vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Work Environment

Physical Activity

Lifting Requirements

Vision requirements:

• X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• X Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by The University as the needs of The University and requirements of the job change.)

Company

Goodwin University, a private university in East Hartford, CT, is an innovative learning community that empowers hard-working students to become sought-after employees.

We tailor our programs to address the needs of employers, and we shape them to fit the lives of students. Classes are conveniently offered year-round — days, evenings, weekends, and online. Degrees may be flexibly layered across certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s programs in a variety of in-demand fields.

Better still, we surround our students with the personal support and the professional guidance they need — not just to earn degrees, but to change lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.