Health Profession Compliance and Assessment Coordinator

Health Profession Compliance and Assessment Coordinator

The coordinator position reports to the Associate Dean of the College of Health Professions with the primary responsibility to provide support to the Associate Dean of the College of Health Professions and as directed to the Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Assistant Dean and Director of Nursing. This position will manage assessment and compliance tracking for the College, inclusive at present of the Schools of Nursing and the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, procurement of college and department resources, produce reports, coordinate department events, liaise with other departments across campus as required, and support instructional needs as assigned. Strong organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks, excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong Microsoft Office skills are essential to the Health Professions Compliance and Assessment Coordinator position. Aptitude for learning various compliance software programs is necessary. The position also requires attention to detail, exceptional interpersonal skills along with the ability to work both individually and as part of a team. Due to the nature of the position, a high level of confidentiality is required at all times.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a solid role model of wisdom, faith, and service; model ethical leadership while fostering academics and professionalism with stakeholders
• Follow the current Employee Handbook policies and procedures as they pertain to staff roles and responsibilities
• Interact with University departments, as required and/or needed
• Accept new projects as assigned and be alert to new initiatives that are consistent with the general scope of the position
• Prepare and maintain necessary documents for the College of Health Professions, inclusive of nursing and clinical mental health counseling student clinical compliance, and additional College programs as they are deployed. Review and notify school and department leadership and students when compliance issues arise.
• Track candidate progress (e.g., CMHC) for all licensure requirements; follow up with candidates to ensure licensure requirements are met.
• Create and maintain designated student records for current and historical purposes.
• Collect data regarding individual student progress throughout College of Health Professions program, e.g., # of students admitted, number completing within specified timeline, number of students not completing the program for each cohort.
• Actively participate in the growth and marketing of the College of Health Professions programs, including the forming and fostering of relationships with candidates, colleagues, alumni, and community partners, where appropriate.
• Assist with planning and preparation of departmental events. Attend all program events; facilitate set up, refreshments and clean up following the event. These events may occur outside of usual office hours.
• Assist the College of Health Professions program leadership (e.g., Assistant Dean of Nursing and Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling) with annual state and national accreditation reporting.
• Communicate and understand processes and procedures as described in program handbooks.
• Distribute surveys to alumni, stakeholders, and other constituents; Prepare reports as requested.
• Be familiar with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) to meet legal requirements for RN, Licensed Professional Counselor licensure, and additional programs within the College of Health professions as added.
• Provide a solid model of ethical leadership and professionalism.
• Meet regularly with program leadership to ensure smooth operation of programs.
• Attend all faculty meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
• Coordinate new-hire paperwork and on-boarding for all new hires with the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
• Liaise between programs, textbook sellers and e-Bookstore to maintain current textbook listings and ordering deadlines. Provide textbook support to faculty.
• Facilitate the faculty evaluation of courses taught each semester.
• Follow the current Employee Handbook as it pertains to roles and responsibilities.
• Actively participate in marketing of the College of Health Professions programs as requested.
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Identify with, and support, the Bushnell Theological Context for Community statement.
• Provide a solid role model of wisdom, faith, and service.
• Project a positive and enthusiastic personality in all interactions with students, faculty and other Bushnell University staff.

Working Conditions/Special Requirements:

• Bushnell seeks candidates who demonstrate a vibrant and maturing Christian faith. Application materials will include a personal statement that addresses:
1. how a maturing Christian faith finds expression in the candidate's personal life, family life, community life, and current church membership;
2. how the candidate integrates faith into his/her profession and routine working day; and
3. the candidate's understanding of and ability to support Bushnell's Theological Context for Community statement.
• The position requires working in a non-smoking, drug-free environment.
• The employee must adhere to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality at all times.
• This position may require lifting up to 25 lbs., as well as bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• This position description is subject to change at any time.