- Full-time
- Academic Operations
- Walden University
- Remote (US)
Field Placement Coordinator
Remote
- Full-time
- Academic Operations
- Walden University
REF6554Y
Job description
This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
About Walden University
Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden is a B Corporation with a mission to provide a diverse community of career professionals who have the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners to positively affect social change. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Visit WaldenU.edu for more information, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Opportunity at a Glance
The Field Placement Coordinator is responsible for securing, maintaining, and evaluating practicum sites and preceptors for nursing practicum experiences. The Field Placement Coordinator assists nursing students with securing practicum sites and preceptors for practicum courses. This position will work with field experience coordinators, academic leadership, program directors, specialty coordinators, faculty, student success advisors, contract administrators, support staff, as well as other administrators in the college.
Responsibilities
- Assist students in securing practicum sites and preceptors for placement in practicum courses as needed across a variety of nursing programs.
- Utilizes sales and marketing techniques with healthcare facilities which may include cold calling, events, and presentations.
- Build and manage relationships with healthcare facilities and preceptors to maintain and add new partnerships for practicum placement.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor agreements with practicum sites to ensure sustained student access to practicum sites.
- Guide students through the practicum application process once a site and preceptor are identified.
- Process and maintain appropriate documentation related to practicum placement information.
- Work in partnership with university departments to enhance strategic partnerships with practicum sites.
- Work in partnership with university contract administrators and serve as an initial affiliation agreement liaison between the university and outside practicum sites.
- Assist in developing and maintaining communications about practicum experience policies and procedures to students, academic advising, program directors, and faculty/specialization coordinators.
- Communicate with students, practicum sites, and preceptors via phone and electronic methods to support stakeholders regarding field experience information, requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Assist in maintaining field experience resources (e.g. webinars, videos, communications, etc.) to support students through the field experience process.
- Complete the review process for practicum applications.
- Prepare, complete, and maintain reports, files, and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
- Assist in identifying and developing new initiatives to increase student practicum experience satisfaction.
- Work in partnership with field experience staff members as a team member to accomplish field experience goals.
- Attend meetings and participate in professional development programs as requested.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Field Experience Supervisor and/or the Director of Field Experience.
- Master's Degree Required
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, written and verbal communication, detail-oriented, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Excellent customer services skills.
- Excellent time management skills with an ability to set and meet deadlines.
- Creative, innovative, and strategic thinking as well as the ability to work independently.
- Ability to independently work with faculty and graduate students at a distance.
- Ability to anticipate future trends and problems and plan for them accordingly.
- Ability to learn Walden’s administrative database and software systems.
- Successful experience working in a team setting.
- Experience in the area of academic or other student advising is preferred.
- Experience in an online distance-learning environment is preferred.
- Experience working with graduate students in an educational environment is preferred.
- Demonstrate proficiency in operating Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $18.15 and $32.86. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- 15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year
- 12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Similar Jobs
Salary
Location
Columbia, MD
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Columbia
Category
Academic Operations
Institution
Adtalem Global Education
Description
Opportunity at a Glance The Learning Experience Designer actively engages in the conceptualization, design, development, and implementation of learning products (e.g., academic programs and courses,
Reference
cc6f3b14-362a-4b8b-9e7f-f53ce12032ea
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Columbia, MD
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Columbia
Category
Academic Operations
Institution
Adtalem Global Education
Description
Opportunity at a GlanceWe are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Project Manager to lead and coordinate online course development initiatives for university-level programs. This role partners
Reference
d8f8c226-f2cb-4262-bf2d-2a885fede460
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Houston
Category
Academic Operations
Institution
Chamberlain University
Description
Opportunity at a Glance Collaborating with academic partners, faculty and staff, the Specialist provides strategies and academic reinforcement to students throughout their academic program and as the
Reference
a03cbab4-9be9-4a20-8b19-6975b562a416
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Stockbridge, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Stockbridge
Category
Academic Operations
Institution
Chamberlain University
Description
Opportunity at a Glance Collaborating with academic partners, faculty and staff, the Specialist provides strategies and academic reinforcement to students throughout their academic program and as the
Reference
c2a35290-721a-473c-841a-7d83e9f6ba6a
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Overland Park, KS
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Overland Park
Category
Academic Operations
Institution
Chamberlain University
Description
Opportunity at a Glance The Technical & Simulation Support Specialist is a Tier 2 support technician with advanced technical skills and knowledge of supporting classroom and back office operation
Reference
add247fa-18e7-49d6-b375-02ead3d324b0
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Remote (US)
Category
Academic Operations
Institution
Walden University
Description
Walden University is a pioneer in student-centered distance education. An accredited institution with a mission for social change, Walden is dedicated to high academic standards and helping students m
Reference
086f7e64-39e7-4346-ab22-2f57e26e1ad1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Chicago
Category
Academic Operations
Institution
Chamberlain University
Description
The Senior Director of Clinical Shared Services is responsible for the development, management, and continuous improvement of clinical compliance activities for all Chamberlain University students. A
Reference
bd65f425-375a-464f-8cf8-1ae4be56f087
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Lisle, IL
Job Type
Part-time
Location
Lisle
Category
Academic Operations
Institution
Chamberlain University
Description
Opportunity at a Glance The Academic Support Advisor role is responsible for promoting student success through accurate and responsive advisement in the areas of academics, registration, persistence,
Reference
d64c78b9-d287-4153-a50d-62eadd4de9e4
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Lisle, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Lisle
Category
Academic Operations
Institution
Adtalem Global Education
Description
The Registrar Services Representative position works behind the scenes to complete transcript evaluations, graduation audits, records review, student registration, and various stretch assignments supp
Reference
0e7552fe-1b1e-4062-8813-98eb0a24bd06
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Chicago
Category
Academic Operations
Institution
Chamberlain University
Description
Opportunity at a GlanceThe Senior Manager, Growth and Insights will partner with the University's enrollment, advising, campus operations, clinical operations, academic and product management teams –
Reference
fc0b3417-451e-477e-98d5-d18421058437
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” - MALCOLM X
We believe in empowering students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community.
Find out more- Remote (US)