Program Specialist (Clinical Placement Coordinator,)

Honolulu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Title: Program Specialist (Clinical Placement Coordinator)
Position Number: 0097384
Hiring Unit: School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Location: Manoa Campus / Honolulu
Date Posted: September 8 2025
Closing Date: September 22 2025
Band: B
Minimum Monthly Salary: Salary Schedules and Placement Information
Full Time/Part Time:Part-Time;50%
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions:
This position will support the operations of the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene (SONDH) Clinical Placement Office at one or multiple UH campus locations and is expected to begin approximately September 2025 or as mutually acceptable. Renewal of appointment is dependent on performance program needs and/or availability of funds. To know more about the UH at Manoa SONDH go to: and Responsibilities:

** Collaborate with the Department of Nursing (DON) Chair and Undergraduate Program Director DON Centralized Clinical Placement System
(CCPS) Clinical Liaison Clinical Placement Director and course faculty and students to identify project and retain quality site placements.
** Receive and coordinate CCPS placement requests submitting information and attending CCPS meetings.
Monitor CCPS process and procedure and propose changes for efficiency as needed.
** Facilitate monthly meetings and coordinate as needed with Undergraduate (UG) Program Director and DON Clinical Liaison.
** Collaborate with Director for Community Partnerships and Clinical Placement Director to create and maintain community affiliates.
** Collaborate with Clinical Placement Director and designated DON staff to ensure timely student orientation and facility clearance to clinical
sites in collaboration with faculty which includes but not limited to facility onboarding procedures and submission of supporting forms prior to
start of clinical.
** Collaborate with Clinical Placement Director and University Health Partners (UHP) and/or Office of Student Services to ensure timely student
health clearances renewals etc.
** Independently create and draft substantive letters reports and documents for the DON to health care agencies students faculty and
administration.
Responds appropriately to inquiries and complaints from faculty staff students and the community.
** Develop new clinical sites within a variety of practice settings and health care organizations and agencies in coordination with the Director for
Community partnerships and Clinical Placement Director as needed.
** Conduct site visits to recruit new preceptor placements.
** Facilitate clinical agency engagements in collaboration with the Office of the ADAA (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs).
** Maintain ongoing contact with clinical sites to provide information on courses and curriculum.
** Liaise between the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene (SONDH) and clinical facilities confirming use of facility with DON staff and visiting/
contacting sites.
** Attend required meetings and events at clinical affiliating agencies.
** Coordinate and host bi-annual recognition events which may require working outside of normal business hours including evenings weekends
and/or holidays; address concerns and problem-solve with input from the UG Program Director UG course coordinators in collaboration with the
DON Chair and the Office of ADAA.
Other Duties as Assigned.

(**) Denotes Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration Human Resources Social Sciences Nursing and 3 year(s) of progressively
responsible professional experience with responsibilities for student placements clinical placement and/or staffing requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of coordination of student placements clinical placement
processes staffing management and/or program administration as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard
and evolving concepts principles and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and theories and systems associated
with coordination of student placements clinical placement processes staffing management and/or program administration.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the
cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective innovative and timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and
other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
If applicable for supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee
relations.
Self-starter with demonstrated ability to learn new operating systems quickly.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with faculty staff students clinical agency personnel and other
individuals / external groups.
Demonstrated ability to effectively participate and collaborate as a member of a team.
Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement problem-solving and communications skills with a high standard of customer service when
responding to complex and demanding situations inquiries or complaints.
Demonstrated proficiency in working with and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel Word and Outlook and database entry.
Ability to travel independently to various locations in a timely manner. Fulfilled by possession of valid State of Hawaii Drivers License (class 3)
valid comparable drivers license or use of other means of transportation which meets position needs.
Ability to work outside of normal business hours including evenings weekends and/or holidays.

Desirable Qualifications:

Licensed or eligibility to be licensed to practice as an RN in Hawaii.
Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and willingness to obtain university certification in relevant regulations including FERPA.
Experience in agency staffing or project management.
Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.
Experience with or knowledge of nursing education programs and field placement activities.

To Apply:
Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen and attach the required documents. Applicants must submit the following:

Cover letter expressing interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
Current resume;
Names and contact information (including email address) of three (3) professional references;
Copy of official transcripts. The original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

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DescriptionTitle: Program Specialist (Clinical Placement Coordinator)Position Number: 0097384Hiring Unit: School of Nursing and Dental HygieneLocation: Manoa Campus / HonoluluDate Posted: September 8 2025Closing Date: September 22 2025Band: BMinimum Monthly Salary: Salary Schedules and Placement Inf...