Compliance and Academic Coordinator-Nursing

Compliance and Academic Coordinator-Nursing

STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: College of Health Professions

LOCATION: Lettinga Campus-Grand Rapids

REPORTS TO: Department Chair of Nursing

PAY: $32,000

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for coordinating compliance activities and academic operations within the nursing program, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, affiliation agreements, and institutional policies. The Compliance and Academic Coordinator serves as a key liaison among nursing leadership, faculty, and students, monitoring student compliance and maintaining accurate documentation to support ongoing clinical partnerships, accreditation, and other regulatory requirements. This role also provides administrative support to the nursing program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, a thorough understanding of program and clinical requirements, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic healthcare environment. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University's mission, vision, and values, which include diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student compliance in meeting college, program, and clinical requirements in computerized data systems, including but not limited to:

• Verified Credentials: Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen

• ACEMAPP Assure & Collaborate: Clinical Requirements (immunizations, health tests, BLS, licensure)

• Handshake: Attesting student compliance

• Clinician Nexus: Attesting student compliance

• Manage HLTH 101N/R sections in Blackboard Ultra

• CORELMS

• New systems as they are adopted

• Assists nursing program leadership to ensure that nursing students complete all clinical requirements, including, but not limited to: immunization documentation, health testing, BLS certification, and RN licensure (when applicable), in a timely manner.

• Maintains regular communication with students, nursing program directors, and clinical coordinators on the status of student compliance.

• Maintain, process, and manipulate electronic data using word processing, databases, presentation, and spreadsheet software.

• Maintains all records relating to affiliation agreements with clinical sites and all other documents in compliance with University policies, and maintains appropriate documentation for compliance and accreditation.

• Assists nursing program leadership in accreditation and MBON reporting requirements as directed.

• Organize data for departmental reports.

• Update and recommend content for departmental web pages.

• Assist nursing program leadership and faculty with administrative tasks as assigned.

• Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC and national affiliations associated within athletics or other role specific regulations.

• Provide GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.

• Demonstrate and promote the University's Cultural Values.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Demonstrated motivational and problem-solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the University.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to: standard criminal background check and employment reference checks. Select positions may be subject to drug/alcohol screening.
• Business office environment. Prolonged sitting and standing. Use of personal computer and telephone (eye and hand strain). Some travel between locations required (own transportation).
• No regular lifting requirements, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work an irregular schedule, evenings or Saturday as needed, additional hours during peak times or as required.

Davenport University is committed to building and supporting a diverse community of students, faculty and staff. Davenport University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants and students without unlawful discrimination based on national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, veteran, or military status, marital status, height, weight, genetic information, or other protected status

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Revision Date: 06/05/2026