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The University of Michigan, School of Nursing (UMSN) is looking for an accomplished Undergraduate Clinical Placement & Community Partnership Lead with experience in the clinical environment, who can provide professional clinical placement services for the undergraduate students at the School of Nursing, performing a range of administrative and support activities for the Undergraduate Studies Office.

• Identify and schedule needed clinical placements for all undergraduate students at the School of Nursing.
• Direct undergraduate student clinical placements with our colleagues at Michigan Medicine and other sites through Alliance for Clinical Experiences (ACE) and other placement systems.
• Report on clinical placement status and maintain accurate working documents as placements are secured.
• Work with faculty and students to maintain placements aligned with student learning needs.
• Develop and oversee all communication to faculty, staff, and students as it relates to clinical placements and compliance in the Undergraduate Program.
• Work with the Undergraduate Leadership team to develop new models for clinical placements.
• Develop and oversee processes to meet accreditation criteria for Undergraduate clinical preceptors.
• Organize and implement undergraduate preceptor events, help organize preceptor training, and maintain the undergraduate preceptor manual.
• Monitor and report on clinical site agreement deadlines and renewals.
• Organize and oversee procedures to assure ongoing evaluation of preceptors and clinical placement sites, working with faculty to assess for potential areas of concern and to develop appropriate quality improvement action plans.
• Oversee undergraduate student compliance and liaison with the UG compliance vendor to assure procedures for the School of Nursing.
• Foster existing and develop new relationships with clinical partners throughout the State of Michigan and neighboring states in collaboration with faculty and administration.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities.

• A bachelor's degree is required; master's degree is preferred.
• Experience in a clinical environment in a complex healthcare system is advantageous (e.g., RN) preferred.
• This position requires collaboration with outside agencies to build strong relationships and to increase clinical placement opportunities for undergraduate students. Sales and marketing experience in the healthcare fields.
• You should have high-level project management expertise and excellent communication skills, with the ability to receive and convey information clearly and concisely for various mediums.
• Ability with databases and data systems; experience in handling and presenting data.
• Strong relationship-building skills are necessary including a positive communication style and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

Shift/Hours/Days:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday; some evenings and weekends may be required along with occasional travel.

Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. We encourage all interested parties to apply.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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