Clinical Site Coordinator, Nursing

Hudson County Community College

Clinical Site Coordinator, Nursing Program

Position Vacancy Notification

Posting Date: October 1, 2024

Classification: Coordinator II
Salary Grade: 112
Union Affiliation: Administrative
Reports To: Director of Nursing

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) seeks a Clinical Site Coordinator to join its award-winning and nationally recognized institution. This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. This year the College will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished, for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCC's Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools. HCCC is a 2024 Bellwether College Consortium Legacy Award winner, a 2024 Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction, and a 2024 National Inspiring Programs in Business from INSIGHT Into Diversity . Also, HCCC has been named a 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner.

Candidates should also demonstrate sensitivity to issues of diversity and have the ability to motivate and assist students of diverse, ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities, or varied levels of academic preparation. The Candidate will be an advocate for access to higher education, particularly for first-generation and immigrant students. The successful candidate will preferably have an understanding and a commitment to the role of community colleges in higher education.

Position Summary

The Clinical Site Coordinator is a full-time, twelve-month (12) position that will be responsible for successfully performing the following professional duties during a consecutive (5) five-day work-week that does not exceed (7) seven hours per day. This position requires substantial off-campus work responsibilities at clinical sites.


Required Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Two years college-level teaching experience, preferably at the community college level, preferred. Demonstrates knowledge of modern pedagogical technology and its use in the classroom. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience managing large groups of staff. Demonstrates excellence in teaching and the ability to teach personnel from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Preferred experience in distance education course delivery

Closing Date of Applications

Open Until positions are filled.

Review of applications to begin

October 1, 2024

Applications

For full consideration please send resume, cover letter, salary expectations & a list of three professional references directed to the Director of Nursing, Dr. Lori Byrd; E-mail: lbyrd@hccc.edu . Application process will be reviewed through our NEOED application system.

OVERVIEW:

HCCC serves one of the most ethnically diverse and densely populated communities in the United States. The College is a vibrant, urban institution of higher education whose mission is to provide its diverse communities with inclusive, high-quality educational programs and services that promote student success and upward social and economic mobility.

The Nursing Program stands as a beacon of excellence, providing students with a comprehensive education that combines theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and a nurturing environment to prepare graduates to be eligible for the New Jersey State Licensure Examination for Registered Professional Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The Nursing Program strives to produce competent and compassionate nurses who will make a significant difference in the lives of their patients and communities.

The faculty and staff are at the heart of the Nursing Program, and take great pride in their expense and dedication. The faculty members are highly qualified and experienced professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world insights to the classroom. They are not only educators but also mentors and role models, guiding students through their academic journey and inspiring them to reach their full potential. The staff members provide invaluable support, ensuring a conducive learning environment and facilitating students' access to resources and clinical placements.

The Nursing Program has Clinical Affiliation Agreements with Cooperman RWJ Barnabus, CarePoint Health, Hudson Regional Hospital and Atlantic Health System. Also, the Nursing Program has Articulation Agreements with NJCU, Ramapo College and Montclair State University which allows students a seamless pathway to obtain a BSN.

More than 90% of HCCC's students receive scholarships, grants, and loans to finance their education, and the College's extensive financial aid program helps connect students with the resources they need. To date, the College's Foundation has raised over $3.5 million for student scholarships, and HCCC ranks first in the state of New Jersey for its award of Community College Opportunity Grant funds. About half of its more than 12,000 credit students identify as Hispanic, and more than 33% of all students were born outside of the U.S. In 2021, HCCC had two students selected from a national applicant pool to receive the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship and recently six students were named as 2023 semi-finalists.

HCCC has three campuses. The largest campus is located at the heart of Jersey City's Journal Square, which is approximately 20 minutes from New York City. The College has a North Hudson Campus, located in Union City, New Jersey and an additional location at the Hudson County Schools of Technology in Secaucus, New Jersey. The College offers 70 degree and certificate programs and more than 300-day, evening, and weekend courses throughout its three-campus network.

HCCC offers 21 fully online degree programs and expects this number to grow in the coming year. In addition to its degree programs and courses, HCCC offers a wide array of non-credit classes and programs designed to develop professional skills, provide occupational training, teach languages and culinary skills, and enrich personal and cultural knowledge.

HCCC is committed to delivering high-quality educational experiences. HCCC is a member of the Achieving the Dream network of community colleges. Achieving the Dream is a national reform network of high-performing community colleges that are focused on leveraging data-informed best practices to promote equitable outcomes. In recognition of its gains in student retention and completion, as well as its narrowing of equity gaps, HCCC received Leader College designation from Achieving the Dream in 2023.

The College boasts several signature programs, including a nationally recognized Culinary Arts Institute and Nursing Program. The College's Culinary Arts Institute is one of only three programs in the New York Metropolitan region to hold accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Culinary Arts Institute features state-of-the-art facilities and a hands-on program that prepares students for a range of careers in the hospitality industry. The College also has a Bloomberg Finance Lab, which provides students with real world experience to prepare them for employment in banks, corporations, and government agencies.

A leader in workforce development, HCCC hosted The Aspen Institute's Workforce Leadership Academy, which was the first to be offered in partnership with a community college. The Hudson County Workforce Leadership Academy was funded through a combination of public and private donors that included JPMorgan Chase, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the County of Hudson, the LeFrak Family, and Mack-Cali.

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