Clinical Coordinator

Job Details

Clinical Coordinator

Application Deadline
May 26, 2026

Full-Time Regular
201525

[C26-021]

Clinical Coordinator

Nursing

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Nursing Department as a full-time Clinical Coordinator. We seek applicants who are passionate about nursing education, committed to student success, and eager to collaborate with faculty and clinical partners to create high-quality, meaningful clinical learning experiences. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and dedicated to supporting the development of future nurses through strong coordination, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Central Connecticut State University is the first publicly funded university in the state. As we recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, please visit CCSU to learn more.

About CCSU’s Department of Nursing

The Central Connecticut State University Department of Nursing prepares students to become compassionate, highly skilled nursing professionals through a strong foundation in clinical practice, evidence-based care, and holistic patient-centered approaches. Established in 1981, the department emphasizes academic excellence, professional development, and community engagement, with a focus on fostering critical thinking, social responsibility, and a global perspective in healthcare.

The program offers undergraduate and graduate pathways, including BSN and MSN degrees, and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Students benefit from hands-on clinical experiences with regional healthcare partners, advanced simulation technology, and supportive faculty mentorship, preparing graduates for licensure and leadership roles in diverse healthcare settings.

Position Profile

The Clinical Coordinator oversees the planning, coordination, and quality assurance of student clinical placements within the nursing program. This role serves as a key liaison between the academic institution and clinical agencies, ensuring that students are placed in appropriate learning environments that align with course objectives and program outcomes. This role is central to ensuring a seamless, compliant, and high-quality clinical education experience for nursing students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students; demonstrated ability to prioritize workflow, adjust to changes in work assignments and work with others to complete required projects; demonstrated superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to relate and work collegially, constructively, and effectively with a variety of stakeholders, groups and individuals, as well as the ability to work independently.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Nursing or a related health field

Experience and Training:

• Two (2) years’ clinical experience as an RN.
• Connecticut State License as an RN.

Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in nursing or a related health field
• Experience using the Castlebranch and Exxat clinical health and education management systems.
• Experience supporting student learning in healthcare settings.
• Experience coordinating clinical requirements
• Experience collaborating with academic and healthcare partners.

Credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above may also be considered.

To Apply

To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by May 26, 2026. Please be sure that you explicitly discuss how your experience and skills match each required and preferred qualification. Please be aware that additional material may be required if selected for interview.

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current Résumé

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Stacy Christensen, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2148 or christensenste@ccsu.edu.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

The Clinical Coordinator position is compensated at the Administrator III salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement.

For more information, please visit SUOAF.

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources.