Position Title:

　　Clinical Placement & Testing Coordinator

　　Campus:

　　Fort Kent

　　Department:

　　Nursing - KNURS

　　Bargaining Unit:

　　UMPSA

　　Salary/Wage Band:

　　U/03

　　Work Schedule:

　　Monday - Friday

　　Location:

　　Fort Kent ME

　　Statement of the Job:

　　The University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Clinical Placement & Testing Coordinator .

　　The Clinical Placement and Testing Coordinator is responsible for negotiating and arranging clinical experiences which meet the educational requirements of students enrolled in the nursing program. The Coordinator arranges clinical placements in a variety of healthcare settings. The Coordinator is responsible for complex communication and problem-solving to maintain positive working relationships with a variety of healthcare agency contacts. The Coordinator is also responsible for identifying at-risk students, implementing remedial services, and tracking student progress through the nursing program. The Coordinator organizes the utilization of campus resources for at-risk students. The successful candidate must be able to instruct at area hospitals.

　　Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the salary is $50,000 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

　　About the University:

　　Located on the northernmost border of Maine, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a career-focused campus offering relevant, experiential, academic programs and services with personalized attention. UMFK’s diverse student population enjoys the opportunity to live and learn in a beautiful, natural setting and a caring, friendly atmosphere where they thrive as engaged members of the community.

　　Our vision is that UMFK will transform students into professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to meet the evolving demands of a modern workforce.

　　Taught by full-time faculty, our average class size is 16 students to one faculty member. Our students come to us from throughout the United States as well as approximately 30 countries.

　　The great outdoor environment of the St. John Valley and forests of New England provide UMFK with abundant resources for learning and research, as well as easy access to the joys of outdoor sports and nature activities. The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco-American/Acadian culture in the St. John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes in the nation. UMFK is the only institution in the United States located at the center of the French culture of northern Maine, eastern New Brunswick, and western Québec, offering opportunities for students to study and live in a bilingual region. The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 3,800 people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work. UMFK is embedded near the center of town allowing easy access to amenities and the community at large.

　　UMFK ranks among the top tier of all northern colleges for the tenth consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings. For the past 15 years, UMFK has been repeatedly selected as one of the outstanding colleges and universities that The Princeton Review recommends to college applicants in its print and online editions.

　　Qualifications:

　　Required:

　　Bachelor’s degree in nursing

　　RN licensure in the state of Maine, or eligibility to obtain RN licensure in Maine

　　Ability to instruct lab or clinical at local hospital

　　Ability to work effectively with staff from healthcare organizations

　　Supervisory experience

　　Attention to detail

　　Excellent written and oral communication skills

　　Valid driver’s license

　　Preferred:

　　Experience in promoting student success and working with at-risk students

　　Teaching experience

　　Other Information:

　　Materials must be submitted via “Apply For Position.” You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application (which includes contact information for three professional references), and upload a cover letter and a resume/curriculum vitae which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications. You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

　　Review of applications begins immediately and will remain open until suitable candidate is hired.

　　The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

　　The University is not able to consider applicants who require sponsorship at this time.

　　The University of Maine at Fort Kent is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, University of Maine, 101 North Stevens Hall, Orono, ME 04469, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

　　Length:

　　Fiscal Year (12 Months)

　　Required Documents:

　　Cover Letter, Resume/CV