at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Program Coordinator (Clinical Education) - Applied Health Sciences
Program Coordinator (Clinical Education) - Applied Health Sciences
Hiring Department: Applied Health Sciences Admin
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025574
Posting Close Date: July 1, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Description:
The Program Coordinator reports to the Director of Clinical Education. This position requires the ability to enter written information about health sciences fieldwork training agreements with placement sites internal and external to UIC into relevant databases. This position supports the Director of Clinical Education with data entry. This position requires attention to detail and high accuracy. A commitment to human diversity and a client-centered, teamwork attitude is required, as well as a general comfort and facility with using online software tracking software systems.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate and up to date fieldwork placement student information for all college educational programs.
Manage a database of clinical affiliation agreements pertinent to all aspects of programs.
Provide a large-scale data cross-checking, data auditing and data entry projects.
Maintain interfaces with campus (Contract +) and college software platforms from the initial request processing request to full contract execution.
Maintain transparency of contract progression.
Monitor Technical accuracy of Software Systems. Work with technical support.
Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Education to manage a database of clinical affiliation agreements for all aspects of fieldwork practice. Maintain all documents pertinent to student affiliation agreement process. Notify all educational programs of fully executed agreements upon completion of processing.
Participate in clinical education college meetings. Discuss process improvements relative to student fieldwork experiences.
Analyze best practices within each program to optimize the clinical placement experience for students. Gather data on turnaround times for timely contract processing pertinent to fieldwork placement
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree.
Lean Six Sigma certification Preferred Qualifications:
Data entry experience in an academic or healthcare environment.
General experience using academic and/or healthcare systems software platforms.
Proven attention-to-detail and accuracy with data entry skills
Proven experience and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Proven experience handling confidential and protected information involving... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
