Academic Program Specialist, Department of Nursing

This position is responsible for managing clinical site contracts and clinical clearance for nursing students. This person works closely with faculty and students to secure preceptors and advance students through the clinical portions of their program. This position assists with data collection for student and course outcomes as directed by the department chair. 

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalency and three years of office experience or two years of post-secondary education.

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working in a university setting
• Three plus years working in an office setting
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft products including, word, excel and access 
• Excellent written and grammar skills    
• Experience providing exceptional customer service
• Supervisory experience

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin May 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary: $16.23 per hour

Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Responsibilities:  Answer phone calls, emails, and greet walk-ins to answer questions concerning nursing programs.  Visit with students, clinical sites, and preceptors regarding clinical placement. Counsel students on the clinical site approval process and keep students updated in regards to their progress. Coordinate data collection and analysis of student and course outcome data for departmental, state, and national reports.  Ability to work independently and as a team. Capable of producing precise and detailed work.  Provide exceptional customer service to students, faculty, staff and the public. Help with social media accounts.

Required Application Documents:  Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references.

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Amy Meder

almeder@fhsu.edu

785-628-4498

About the Department:

Fort Hays State University Department of Nursing serves undergraduate students in a traditional on-campus BSN program and a virtual RN to BSN program. The department offers a Master’s of Nursing Education degree and a Master’s of Nursing Administration degree. In summer of 2016, the department launched a Doctorate of Nursing Practice program with an emphasis as a Family Nurse Practitioner for BSN to DNP students. At that time they also launched a Post Master’s Doctorate of Nursing Practice program for APRNs.

About the College:

The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is home to challenging and exciting degree programs in the fields of allied health, communication sciences and disorders, health and human performance,  nursing, psychology and social work.  With 80 full-time faculty serving nearly 2900 undergraduate and graduate students, the departments offer programs that prepare students for careers in some of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Outstanding facilities, comprehensive and demanding curricula, and a reputation for innovation and excellence in teaching provide a framework for graduates to excel in their chosen field. In addition to discipline specific coursework, students have numerous opportunities to gain experience and knowledge through research projects, field trips, service-learning activities, teaching apprenticeships, internships, and student exchange.  Students develop skills and competencies that prepare them to be practitioners, scientists, health care providers, educators, managers, and policy makers destined for key roles in the health and behavioral sciences.

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

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