Coordinator of Clinical Placements

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title COORD OF CLINICAL PLACEMENTS Position Number 8102881 Work Modality Hybrid - 4 In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name SCHOOL OF NURSING Location Code SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities

The Coordinator is part of the MNSON's clinical placement team. This team is responsible for securing and coordinating clinical experiences and facilitating the onboarding of students and clinical instructors associated with all clinical courses. The Coordinator will be responsible for a portfolio of partnerships and students in one or more of the MNSON program tracks: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN), Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Practice (DNP) programs.

The Coordinator reports to the Director for Strategic Healthcare Partnerships and supports faculty program track directors and other MNSON leadership associated with the assigned portfolio.

This position can be based on either the Lakeshore (LSC) or Health Sciences (HSC) campus with occasional travel between campuses and to partner sites.

Responsibilities:

• Manages administrative activities associated with clinical placement of BSN, MSN and DNP students in the MNSON including:

• Submits and tracks requests to clinical sites and preceptors

• Tracks affiliation agreement requests in collaboration with other MNSON staff

• Prepares documents to be sent to clinical agencies

• Monitors student and instructor document submission

• Fosters new relationships with organizations and preceptors in collaboration with the Director of Strategic Partnerships and MNSON faculty:

• Research prospective organizations and/or preceptors

• Facilitate exploratory communication by email, phone and meetings

• Track progression of relationship status

• Manages communication with students, clinical instructors, and clinical partners during all phases of the clinical placement process

• Serves as a liaison between clinical and affiliating agency personnel and MNSON regarding the administrative and operating requirements of the BSN, MSN and DNP programs.

• Maintains clinical site onboarding requirements using learning management systems (e.g. Brightspace, Sakai) and advises staff and faculty directors on changes in agency requirements.

• Manages the data entry and update of clinical site, clinical partner and instructor contact information and other details.

• Assist in monitoring student compliance in accordance with MNSON pre-clinical requirements.

• Prepares reports as assigned.

• Coordinates preceptor and partner appreciation and recognition activities

• Utilizes various technology systems to accomplish daily tasks including, but not limited to, Excel, Zoom, Castle Branch, Qualified First, Sakai, myClinicalExchange, Microsoft Office 360, and Qualtrics

• Leverages social media to connect and expand MSNON preceptor community

• Assumes other responsibilities as designated by the Director of Strategic Healthcare Partnerships

• Assists with MNSON events and special projects.

• Other duties as assigned.

About Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to excellence in education, research, and service. The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing prepares compassionate and highly skilled nurses and healthcare leaders dedicated to advancing health equity and improving the lives of individuals and communities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin in June 2026 and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

The Inclusive Excellence Statement Should Address:

• Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers for historically under-represented groups (URGs) in nursing. URGs include under-represented ethnic or racial minorities; men; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer individuals; people with disabilities; and undocumented immigrants.
• Past activities: Discuss activities contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring, outreach efforts, committees, task forces, and boards, scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives.
• Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the MNSON, including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into your role.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field and three to five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Healthcare Administration, Higher Education, Human Resources, Business, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Two or more years related experience.
• Strong organization skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with individuals, groups and independently.
• Strong commitment to foster collaboration and build relationships within the healthcare systems and with external and internal partners.
• Strength and experience in team building and maintaining business relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines especially during higher education peak periods.
• Social Medica experience preferred.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

n/a

Computer Skills

Strong technology skills required, advanced excel skills preferred. Comfortable learning and navigating new technologies.

Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Open Date 06/23/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $70,000/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $65,000/ann Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor's degree in related field and three to five years of related experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

(Open Ended Question)

• • How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?

(Open Ended Question)

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Website
• Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Inclusive Excellence Statement

Optional Documents