Academic Support Partner

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

The Academic Support Partner serves as a liaison between the health system and academic institutions to manage student clinical experiences, support workforce strategy initiatives, and strengthen partnerships. This role exercises independent judgment in managing student clinical placements across multiple disciplines, optimizing relationships with academic partners, facilitating education affiliation agreements, managing student and instructor onboarding processes and regulatory compliance, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the St. Tammany Academic Center. This role consults with and advises operational leaders, clinical educators, academic stakeholders, and students to ensure and promote a high-quality learning environment that supports the health system's talent pipelines and workforce strategies.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in human resources, business or related field required.
• Three to five years of experience in healthcare, clinical coordination, academia, workforce development, or a related field preferred.
• Current professional Human Resources Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical education processes and healthcare workforce development.
• Understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements related to student placements.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in healthcare, clinical coordination, academia, workforce development, or a related field preferred.
• Current professional Human Resources Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage student clinical placements across multiple disciplines.
• Optimize relationships with academic partners.
• Facilitate education affiliation agreements.
• Manage student and instructor onboarding processes and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the St. Tammany Academic Center.
• Consult with and advise operational leaders, clinical educators, academic stakeholders, and students to ensure and promote a high-quality learning environment that supports the health system's talent pipelines and workforce strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level