Practical Nursing Program Coordinator

Penn State University • Upper Saucon, PA

19h

About The Position

Penn State Lehigh Valley is currently seeking candidates for a full-time Practical Nursing Program Coordinator. The position will report to the Penn State Lehigh Valley Director of Continuing Education and the statewide PN program Director. The Practical Nursing Program Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of the evening and weekend Practical Nursing Program for Penn State Lehigh Valley. The coordinator develops instructional materials and directs educational planning activities. Other responsibilities include part-time instruction per module, development and coordination of the instructional plan schedule including clinical experiences. Assists in recruiting and retaining students, preparing and monitoring program budget, maintaining student records, and contributing to curriculum development. Provides or directs student counseling and support services as needed. The coordinator holds responsibility for conducting program, student, faculty, and staff evaluations. Assists in providing supervision and serving as a resource for PN instructors. Serves as liaison with clinical sites and the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Requires a current Registered Nurse License in PA
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Educational administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of the evening and weekend Practical Nursing Program
• Develops instructional materials and directs educational planning activities
• Part-time instruction per module
• Development and coordination of the instructional plan schedule including clinical experiences
• Assists in recruiting and retaining students
• Preparing and monitoring program budget
• Maintaining student records
• Contributing to curriculum development
• Provides or directs student counseling and support services as needed
• Conducting program, student, faculty, and staff evaluations
• Assists in providing supervision and serving as a resource for PN instructors
• Serves as liaison with clinical sites and the community

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

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