The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing (CON) is seeking a Program Coordinator for Clinical Placements that is goal-oriented, resourceful, and self-motivated. The Program Coordinator will support the clinical placement needs of Freshman Direct Entry nursing learners. This position is essential to helping advance the CON’s mission of improving access to healthcare for all New Mexicans. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills for clinical placements, internal and external outreach to community partners and data entry and reporting. Must be detail orientated and have the ability to maintain confidentiality while working closely with students, faculty and community clinical partners.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Maintain confidential student files, clinical evaluations, professional documentation, and other pertinent clinical documents for all student cohorts including immunization records and necessary certifications
• Communicate and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners in-person, via email and phone; ensuring timely responses with positive customer relations
• Ability to anticipate and be proactive when planning and coordinating student and faculty credentialing for clinical sites
• Performs operational tasks using Excel and student data management systems (Microsoft suite, Typhon, and Complio)
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures

College of Nursing

The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country.  With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, and doctoral programs.  Program offerings include the state’s premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master’s and post-master’s programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum. 

Our faculty engage in innovative teaching, research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations.  As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry.  Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty.  We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice. 

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship R1 research intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people.  The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant HS, which includes New Mexico’s only Level-1 Trauma Center.  The HSC provides an exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields.  The HSC is known for innovative research with more than $165 Million in extramural research funding.  The HSC has an established Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas.  The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package. 

See the Position Description for additional information.

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in or with:
• High volume, fast paced customer service environments
• Caseload coordinator for projected initiatives
• Compliance documentation and confidential record tracking
• Software and/or databases systems (Microsoft 365 suite and Adobe)

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To receive consideration please include:

• Cover Letter – addressing preferred qualifications

• Resume

• Complete Application

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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