Clinical Coordinator

Clinical Coordinator - Radiologic TechnologyRasmussen UniversityOdessa, FLThe Clinical Coordinator/Faculty - SOHS is primarily responsible for managing the assigned Health Sciences program's clinical experiences and teaching courses in a variety of modalities while promoting and supporting the vision and mission of Rasmussen University.ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities consistent with the role of clinical coordinator. The employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested, directed, and/or assigned.Teaching and Programmatic Workload Consists of 5 work units:Clinical Coordinators/Faculty will have 1 to 2 clinical coordination work units.Clinical Coordinators/Faculty will teach 3 to 4 work units.Clinical Site Planning, Implementation, and AssessmentThe responsibility of the Clinical Coordinator/Faculty - SOHS is for coordinating and managing the efforts of the designated Health Sciences program's clinical sites in the education and preparation of students for clinical experiences.Identify, develop, obtain affiliation agreements, and maintain clinical sites.Develop, monitor, and refine the clinical practicum component of the curriculum.Coordinate assignment of students to clinical sites and facilitate quality learning experiences for students during clinical education.Evaluate students' performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences and to progress within the curriculum.Educate students, clinical and academic faculty about clinical education.Select clinical learning environments that demonstrate characteristics of sound patient/client management, ethical and professional behavior, and currency with programProvide documented records and assessment of the clinical education component (includes but not limited to clinical education sites, clinical educators, placements, evaluations, monitoring student progress, etc.).Actively engage core faculty clinical practicum education planning, implementation, and assessment.Programmatic & Academic SupportAssists Academic Deans, Programmatic Leadership, and programmatic faculty in planning, implementing and evaluating the curricula.Actively represents Rasmussen University to students, professional organizations, partners, and other relevant constituencies within the communities.Participates in strategic planning and implementation of programmatic activities and events, especially as related to academic matters; reviews and supports academic policies.Attend Teaching Development and Development in Discipline programs in addition to maintaining required professional credentials.Participate in community and professional events as designated by the Academic Dean.Establish regular communication with Career Services, Admissions, and Student Advisors to answer programmatic questions, discuss retention and placement outcomes, and discuss potential, current, graduate students and maintain documentation of these meetings.Maintain all student programmatic practicum files and ensure proper documentation is collected.Review, maintain, and enforce the immunization programmatic policy requirements.Participate in the program evaluation process.Support attainment of programmatic start, retention, and placement goals.Participate in programmatic licensing and accreditation process.Develop networks, collaborations, and partnerships to enhance Rasmussen's influence within the academic community and support programmatic outcomes.Provide safe learning environment by maintaining the requirements of the Rasmussen Safety Manual and maintaining lab equipment, if applicable.Programmatic & Academic Student SuccessProvide academic advising and counseling to students.Respond in a timely and appropriate manner to all student, faculty, and leadership requests for information and/or guidance.Support University, community, and national partnerships that foster educational goals and programmatic outcomes.Collaborate with faculty and student support personnel (i.e., Career Services, Admissions, Student Affairs, Student Finance) to assure delivery of superior student service.Support student success through timely and consistent feedback, promotion of academic resources and the availability of tutoring/open lab sessions as needed.Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content ExpertiseDynamic, Active ClassroomUse of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning.Create high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered.Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performanceMaintain an organized classroom and efficient use of class.Subject Matter ExpertiseDemonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate toProfessionalismAppropriate behavior, language, demeanor, and dress will be exhibited at all.Pre-term Start. Participation Throughout Quarter and Post-TermAdhere to faculty teaching expectations. (see Instructor job description for full details).Student Outreach and SupportFaculty are responsible for creating a physical and/or virtual presence in support of campus and online students in collaboration with their Dean.Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s).Faculty are required to respond to student phone calls and emails within 48 hours.Additional student outreach as needed and as designated by the Dean.Service to University & Community: Campus Presence, Meetings and Community EventsFaculty are responsible for playing an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum for their area of expertise.All faculty will submit a quarterly schedule to their Dean listing all contact information and days/hours on campus days/hours committed for classroom teaching, and days/hours slated for remote work.Faculty will attend campus meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings as designated by the Dean. This includes Graduation, community events, programmatic meetings and committee work as agreed upon and or designated by the Dean.Professional Development and In-ServiceComplete a minimum of 20 Rasmussen Education Units (REUs) between the combined areas of Teaching Development and Development in Discipline on an annual basis. An REU is equivalent to one hour of focused development unless specifically identified otherwise. The following conditions must also be met:All Clinical Coordinators must have at least 1 REU in Teaching Development AND Development in Discipline.All Clinical Coordinators that teach online need to have at least 1 REU from Teaching Development that pertains to online or distance education.All programmatic required or mandatory training and development must be completed regardless of the number of REUs already completed annually.Minimum of three years (or equivalent) full-time experience in the professional discipline.Teaching experience preferred. (Minimum of 1 year experience in the field of study)Clinical faculty must adhere to Rasmussen University's policy on faculty immunizations and provide proper documentation.Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers.Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language.Faculty will need regular access to a computer with the following system requirements.Windows XP or greaterMicrosoft OfficeAn internet connectionReporting RelationshipsThe Clinical Coordinator/Faculty - SOHS reports to the Academic Dean. This role has no direct reports.Educational RequirementsRad Tech: Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or related field. (Note, if Bachelor's is out of field then Associate's in Radiologic Technology is acceptable).About UsRasmussen University is a regionally accredited private university dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through high-demand and flexible educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferrable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 23 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from their first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.At Rasmussen, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed supporting and encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome our employee's differences regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.