Program Coordinator

Closing Date: August 31, 2024 at 4:00 PM

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES

The Department of Nursing and Health Sciences offers Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Health Science degrees. It offers 4 paths to complete a Bachelor of Nursing degree: a 3-year BN (3-terms /year), a 4-year BN (2 terms /year), an LPN Bridge program and an LPN Bridge work/study program. It has 28 faculty members with clinical and research expertise in a variety of nursing specialities, including acute care, community, maternal/child, and geriatrics. Its Bachelor of Health Sciences degree is offered in the areas of respiratory therapy and radiography in collaboration with these specialty educational partners.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | Continuing | Saint John | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which may include flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon – Fri | 8:15 am – 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $53,023 – $68,960 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting the Chair, Nursing & Health Sciences (SASE), the Program Coordinator primarily focuses on the term-to-term operational tasks for the various programs administered by the department.

• Advise courses and register all current, new and returning students in relevant departmental programs.
• Coordinate with the Lead faculty involving students with admission, transfer or progression issues.
• Organize and conduct advising sessions from individual appointments to larger group advising.
• Organize and represent department at student orientation activities and information sessions, as needed.
• Work closely with the Registrar’s office on advising and enrollment issues.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and partner contacts to facilitate the organization of clinical practice experiences.
• Partner with instructors to create groups and schedules for active clinical courses
• Use Horizon Education Placement Portal (HEPP) to onboard students and instructors.
• Coordinate critical document process to ensure all students meets clinical attendance requirements
• Arrange annual Allscripts training for students entering Year 2 or Year 3 (LPNS).
• Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment strategies and outreach activities in collaboration with relevant partners.
• Manage the list of student contact and placement information.
• Provide a monthly report outlining updates on progress, goals, plus current numbers of students in each nursing program year.
• Provide support for accreditation process.
• Oversee MOUs for BHS and clinical partners.
• Manage the BHS competitive major application process.
• Update and maintain department website and social media presence, as well as various relevant Teams pages.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Undergraduate degree in a related field.
• 3 years of related experience in student advising and program support responsibilities is preferred.
• A combination of experience and education may be considered.

Additional Strengths

• Working within post-secondary academic systems and regulations would be an asset.
• Experience in communications would be an asset. Excellent communication, both written and oral.
• Experience organizing and executing events.
• Critical thinking skills to keep up with complex and fast-moving environment.
• Excellent computer and analytical skills, with knowledge of MS office products and social media platforms.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, administrative and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and manage competing work demands.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision, and to use independent judgement to make decisions.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.

Are you interested?

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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