Coordinator - BSN Programs

Job Title: Coordinator - BSN Programs

Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 297163

About Us

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

This position provides administrative and program support and clinical placement coordination for the School of Health Sciences' operations mainly in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

Responsibilities Is responsible for understanding, support, and carrying out the college¿s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.

Administrative and Program Support RN to BSN and BSN Program

• Oversees the entire application and admission process for RN-BSN and traditional BSN
• Answers telephone and greet students and visitors; provides information on associate degree nursing (BSN) program and assistance; and refers to appropriate personnel
• Organizes and maintains files and records for BSN programs faculty and students
• Collects required documents and records from BSN students prior to enrollment
• Advises and recruits students for BSN programs
• Assist applicants with application process
• Serves as a liaison to GHC office admissions
• Sends admissions letters and materials to BSN program applicants each semester
• Mentor's students coming into the college and current BSN students by appointments or dropping in
• Records minutes from the BSN faculty meetings
  
  

Clinical Placements RN to BSN and BSN Program

• Serves as liaison between nursing program and outside healthcare originations for clinical placement
• Serves as key contact for clinical placement activities for the programs with outside health care organizations
• Manages all student and faculty credentialing requirements
• Collects required documents and records from students prior to clinical or internship placement
• Organizes and maintains files and records for preceptors and clinical facilities
• Communicates clinical entry requirements for faculty and student groups in a timely manner
• Sets up and manages student orientations regarding clinical placement credentialing
• Keeps records of clinical facilities requirements and updates them as required
• Manages multiple clinical placement systems
• Maintains compliance with local and state agencies for clinical placements
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing, business/ health administration, other health care profession, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years of experience or service
• Experience in a health care or higher education setting
• Must be able to relate well and develop working rapport with faculty/staff, internal depart
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
• Required to hold a GHC purchasing card which requires a credit check to receive and continue holding a purchasing card.
  
  

Proposed Salary

$58,635 annual salary

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Attach unofficial transcripts with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies
• Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies
• Knowledge of Georgia Board of Nursing rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards
• Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures
• Knowledge of course scheduling procedures
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in the provision of customer services
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent oral, electronic, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of HIPPA
• Knowledge of FERPA
  
  

Apply Before Date

Application Deadline: Open until filled

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.