Academic Clinical Placement Coordinator

**Title:** Academic Clinical Placement Coordinator **Employee Classification:** Senior Clinical Operations Crd **Campus:** University of North Texas - Health Science Center **Division:** HSC-Provost & Exec VP **SubDivision-Department:** HSC-College of Nursing **Department:** HSC-Office of the Dean - Nursing-307000 **Job Location:** Fort Worth **Salary:** Commensurate with Experience **FTE:** 1.000000 **Retirement Eligibility:** TRS Eligible | **About Us - Values Overview** Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at http://www.UNTSystem.edu. | | --- | | **Department Summary** The University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth is excited to announce the formation of its College of Nursing. This new college will help address the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second-fewest nurses per capita in the U.S. | | **Position Overview** The Academic Clinical Placement Coordinator reports to the Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and is responsible for coordinating and securing high-quality clinical learning experiences for nursing students across academic programs. This role serves as a liaison between the College of Nursing, healthcare partners, faculty, and students to ensure that clinical placements meet program outcomes, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The coordinator supports the operational execution of clinical education by managing placements, collaborating with the Office of Clinical Affairs in the maintenance of affiliation agreements and ensuring compliance, and contributing to the development of sustainable academic–practice partnerships. | | **Minimum Qualifications** High school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of related experience in a hospital and/or ambulatory care setting. Requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program. | | **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint . Manages time and multiple projects Works independently. Maintains professional dress, grooming and demeanor. Maintains good working relationships with coworkers. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to function independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail and accuracy of reporting. Outstanding customer service skills. Knowledge of medical education systems and impact on health care delivery. Data entry abilities. | | **Preferred Qualifications** Previous experience in administrative support. Experience with academic coordination. Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills. High functioning problem solving skills. Ability to make independent decisions…