NM - Regional Academic Center Coordinator

Burrell College of Health Sciences•Las Cruces, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Academic Center (RAC) Coordinator, with oversight from the Regional Assistant Dean and Assistant Director of Clinical Education, will coordinate the clinical educational experience for 3rd and 4th-year students at the Regional Academic Center. This role involves administrative support for scheduling, evaluations, and preceptor relations, as well as participation in recruitment activities. The coordinator will act as a liaison between clinical entities and the main campus, provide student advising, and manage rotation schedules and evaluations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or three to five years of related experience, preferably in a healthcare and/or education setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize information.
Ability to handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.
Working knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to make decisions independently or to escalate issues as needed.
Personal cell phone is required.
Must be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Marketing and networking experience are assets.

Responsibilities

Preceptor recruitment, branding, and networking.
Maintain records and reporting of preceptor relationships.
Ensure proper credentialing documents are in place.
Coordinate and facilitate affiliation agreements.
Develop RAC Day at the main campus.
Facilitate the setup of the regional office.
Attend regularly scheduled team meetings.
Provide administrative support, including answering telephones, assisting students, employees, and visitors, and resolving administrative issues.
Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
Serve as a liaison with hospitals/clinics and the main Burrell College campus.
Collect and analyze data and prepare reports.
Contribute to marketing materials and strategies, and assist in planning program activities and outreach functions.
Advise students on academic program policies, accessibility, and facilitate housing options.
Serve as a subject matter resource to other departments and represent the unit/department.
Develop and distribute third- and fourth-year schedules in cooperation with the Office of Clinical Education.
Oversee and coordinate regional student rotations.
Manage the evaluation process of students, faculty, and rotations.