Nursing Education & Healthcare Program Coordinator

Nursing Education & Healthcare Program CoordinatorThe Nursing Education & Healthcare Program Coordinator supports the effective operation of Manhattan Area Technical College's (MATC) pre-licensure nursing programs including Practical Nursing (PN) and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) as well as healthcare program offerings. This position coordinates academic, clinical, and administrative processes across didactic, lab/skills/simulation, and clinical learning environments. Serving as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, clinical partners, and internal college departments, the Coordinator ensures timely communication, accurate recordkeeping in compliance with Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN), Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), and national accreditation standards (e.g., ACEN).

Key responsibilities include scheduling, clinical placement coordination, compliance tracking, outcomes and accreditation data collection, student services support, purchasing and budget tracking, and coordination of program events such as orientation, pinning, and advisory committee meetings.Required:Associate degree and a minimum of two (2) years of administrative or coordination experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience in higher education, healthcare, or an accreditation-driven environment preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), databases, and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.Ability to use sound judgement, discretion and strong organizational skills.Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and institutional policies.Preferred:Bachelor's degree.Experience coordinating clinical placements and affiliation agreements.Familiarity with ACEN standards, KSBN regulations, KDADS requirements, and compliance systems (e.g., myClinicalExchange).Experience with scheduling systems, electronic workflows, and basic data analysis or reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)Physical Demands:Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods working at a computer.Ability to read screens, print materials and communicate effectively via print, email, phone and in-person.Ability to work occasionally evenings or weekends as needed.Ability to lift and move supplies up to twenty-five (25) lbs.Work Environment:Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an educational setting.Interaction with students, staff and guests.