• Job Description

  Req#: 471475

  Hourly Assistant
  W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions

  Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 to break down barriers to degree completion. Fifty years later, it proudly serves a diverse body of adult students with innovative and professionally relevant academic programming in a predominantly online delivery. Our team of high-energy student-focused professionals is welcoming new members who are making their mark in education and are ready to help change the lives of thousands of adult students across New Jersey and around the world.

  Candidates who are excited by changing lives, committed to the success of all and want to be challenged by new and innovative opportunities, should submit an application.

  Job Summary:

  Under the supervision of the designated Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions, the Hourly Assistant fulfills a professional role in support of the school’s student clinical affiliation activities. The Hourly Assistant is responsible for administrative functions and activities involved in the execution of clinical compliance affiliation agreements and other administrative functions to support the school’s administrative needs.

  Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Works with associate deans to execute and update clinical affiliation agreements for all SONHP programs.
  • Manage practicum correspondence including student tracking list and preceptor correspondence
  • Works with Assistant Dean/Director of Distance Learning for administrative support to onboard and manage mentor contracts and compliance requirements.
  • Assist with registration and special student communications
  • Obtain and maintain enrollment and survey data
  • Respond to telephone inquiries from various constituencies including students, mentors, preceptors, vendors and other University offices.
  • Provide excellent verbal and written customer service.
  • Work with other University offices.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to understand, analyze, interpret and apply established law, regulations, procedures, precedents and guidelines to contracts.
  • Ability to acquire extensive knowledge of university policies and procedures, especially those related to clinical affiliation requirements.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as a team member
  • Professional and effective communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  • Professional appearance and attire
  • Punctuality
  • Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced computer application skills (database management, Microsoft Office, G Suite, Collaboration tools)

  
  

  *Position is hourly/ up to 25 hours per week.

  *TESU strives to offer a flexible work environment while balancing the operational needs of the University. As such, we have several options for hybrid-work schedules. Positions determine what type of hybrid-work schedule is available and, if necessary, adjustments are made to support University operations.

  Thomas Edison State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

• About the company

  Thomas Edison State University is a public university in Trenton, New Jersey.

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