What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Partnership Coordinator position at 1000 Wellstar Health System, Inc.?
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Job Summary:
The academic partnerships coordinator role is an essential system-wide position that supports the development and full implementation of the academic partnerships strategy. The coordinator implements programs and processes consistent with the three overarching academic partnerships aims; (1) strengthening academic partnership relationships through mutually beneficial collaboration, innovation and scholarship; (2) enhancing the student experience through meaningful and transformative learning opportunities; and (3) creating a seamless progression from the student experience to professional roles at WellStar. The academic partnerships coordinator supports these aims through demonstrating an unwavering commitment to exceeding the expectations of all academic partnerships customers and stakeholders. The academic partnerships coordinator facilitates all student-related activities at WellStar and supports programs that lead to academic progression and career development for team members. This includes coordination and management of experiential learning capacity, student and observer clearance requirements, facilitation of the approval of experiential learning rotations, oversight of various academic partner contracts and effective communication with internal and external leaders, students and faculty. The academic partnerships coordinator is a knowledgeable resource for best practices in experiential learning for both internal and external stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Enhancing the Student Experience at WellStar
* Identifies learning opportunities for students, faculty and academic leaders
* Facilitates student and observer placements throughout the WellStar Health System
* Facilitates the student and faculty clearance process
* Develops and updates the onboarding content for students and faculty
* Assesses experience of students and faculty during educational programs at WellStar
* Aggregates and analyzes data from the student and faculty experience at the conclusion of rotations at WellStar
* Utilizes data to improve the student experience in future learning activities
* Remains current with knowledge of best practices related to experiential learning locally, regionally and nationally
Strengthening Academic Partner Relationships
* Works with faculty and operational leaders to identify learning needs and opportunities for students
* Develops relationships with leaders throughout WellStar to support the fulfillment of key academic partner needs and requests
* Engages in timely, customer-friendly communications with academic partners
* Facilitates the development of collaborative initiatives with key academic partners
* Coordinates contract process and keeps all parties informed of the affiliation agreement status
* Makes visits to key academic partner campuses to support collaboration
Facilitates a Seamless Progression from the Student Experience to Professional Roles at WellStar
* Supports all workforce development programs and shares relevant program information with students, observers, academic leaders and faculty as appropriate
* Tracks intern/extern activity and progression
* Supports joint efforts with talent acquisition and academic partnerships (events, recruitment, etc.).
* Coordinates career pathways for high school students
Makes Meaningful Contribution to Organizational Learning
* Participates in performance improvement and planning activities.
* Makes suggestions about improving OL and our programs and services.
* Participates in department meetings and offers constructive feedback and suggestions.
* Maintains positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Bachelors Other
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 3 years 3 years of experience working in healthcare, academia or training programs. Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work in web-based documentation portals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional customer service orientation.
Ability to travel to all WellStar facilities, experiential learning sites and academic partner institutions.
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