Company Overview
Monroe University, serving more than 9,000 students, is a leader in urban and international higher education. Founded in 1933, Monroe University is a nationally ranked private institution of higher education with a real-world learning approach that emphasizes hands-on academic experiences, practical and relevant academic programs, flexible learning schedules, contemporary instructional technologies, and committed and engaged faculty to ensure that students are well positioned for career success and further education upon graduation.
Monroe University offers Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degree programs. It has campuses in the Bronx, New Rochelle, and the Caribbean nation of St. Lucia, with programs offered through its Schools of Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Nursing, Education, Business & Accounting, Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts, and Allied Health Professions, as well as through its general education and continuing education offerings.
Overview of the Position:
The Clinical Education Coordinator (CC) over externships for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program is responsible for ensuring the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the clinical placement component of the DMS program. The Clinical Education Coordinator ensures the appropriate educational clinical experiences for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography students and the availability of sufficient clinical slots/sites. Working closely with clinical partners, the CC ensures that students are placed for their clinical rotations on schedule and meet the requirements established by the site and department. Working closely with the Program Director and program faculty, the CC provides leadership to ensure alignment of course outcomes and clinical experience.
Core Responsibilities:
· Schedules and coordinates student externship hours and assignments
· Reviews student competencies to ensure compliance with graduation requirements
· Assists in providing final clinical clearance for student graduation
· Identifies and secures new clinical partners as required by Monroe University
· Develops and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
· Documents visits to all clinical sites on a regular basis, as approved by the Program Director, with both students and facilities
· Maintains accurate student clinical files and records
· Reviews records in Complio to ensure student compliance with host facility clinical requirements (e.g., immunizations, background checks, CPR certification, drug testing)
· Ensures clinical records are maintained in a CAAHEP-compliant manner
· Acts as a clinical liaison between Monroe University, clinical partners, and students
· Coordinates student conferences to facilitate learning outcomes and evaluate clinical experiences
· Communicates all student- and site-related concerns and achievements to the Program Director, Dean, and Assistant Dean
· Verifies that students are meeting all clinical objectives and requirements
· Maintains up-to-date affiliation agreements and certificates of insurance for all clinical sites
· Models the values and goals of the School of Allied Health Professions
· Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Director
Skills and Attributes:
· A tangible commitment to advancing the University's mission and goals within the spirit of its core values
· Responsiveness to the needs of students, colleagues, and those outside the University community
· Teamwork and collegiality across departments in various work groups, task forces, committees, and other types of teams to accomplish goals
· Productivity and effectiveness in carrying out the position's core responsibilities and assignments and projects delegated by supervisors
· Ability to build relationships and act as a catalyst to achieve end-of-program student clinical learning outcomes and program outcomes
· Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Excellent organizational and delegation skills
· Ability to engage, assist, and motivate students
· Ability to employ administrative and academic technologies effectively
· Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, University employees and the public
· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, and effectively present information to administrators
· Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications:
· Possess an academic degree no lower than an Associate degree and at least equal to that for which the graduates are being prepared
· Possess current/active credentials in the field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography through a professionally recognized certification
· Proficient in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning
· Demonstrate an understanding of accreditation and regulatory guidelines
Have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.
Have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
