Coordinator of School of Nursing Operations at Ohio University in Lancaster, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Description: 

Ohio University’s Regional Higher Education invites applicants for the position of Coordinator of School of Nursing Operations. This position will have a primary location at the Lancaster Campus to support the Lancaster Campus and Zanesville Campus.

Regional Higher Education (RHE) consists of five regional campuses and two centers serving students throughout southeastern and portions of central Ohio with a comprised enrollment of more than 6,000 students. For more information about Regional Higher Education, please visit www.ohio.edu/regional.

The Coordinator of School of Nursing Operations, reporting primarily to the campus Associate Director of Nursing and secondarily to the Director, School of Nursing Operations, represents the School of Nursing to internal and external constituents, provides academic advising and information to students, and collaborates with staff across the School and university to ensure consistency in student and program support. This position is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with students from recruitment and initial contact through various stages of enrollment, degree planning and degree completion for the School of Nursing. Provides administrative support and record management for program accreditation.

Provides academic advising for undergraduate nursing students in pre-nursing, associate, LPN to RN, and/or baccalaureate programs. Assists students in program application process and requirements for admission. Provides counsel to students for course selection, deadlines and other pertinent program information. Reviews student progress and engages in retention efforts to ensure student success. Interprets academic regulations and policies; serves as a resource for students, faculty and others regarding the nursing programs. Assists in planning and implementation of student selection process, program orientations, NCLEX reviews, graduation and pinning recognition, and board application activities, which contributes to the success of students in all nursing programs. Participates in recruitment events on campus and in the community. Supports the development of marketing and recruitment materials as needed for the nursing programs. Participates in professional development programs, workshops, and trainings which relate to the ongoing development of the nursing program. Accesses institutional systems and tools to support the work of the nursing program.

In collaboration and at direction of the Director, School of Nursing Operations, responsible for managing nursing department operational records for program accreditation, including files for faculty, students, preceptor, and affiliate and clinical facilities. Maintain licensure verifications, health documents, background checks, documents for state and national accreditation requirements, and all core documents and general student records for the programs.

Reviews invoices for payment processing and assists in purchasing as directed by the Associate Director including but not limited to faculty professional development, associated nursing lab and office supply purchases. Supervises student employees in the nursing office. Participates in meetings on respective campus, faculty departmental meetings, School of Nursing meetings and others as needed. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, college student personnel, nursing, social work or related field. Minimum of three (3) years of work-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree preferred.

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Diversity Statement   

Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.