Coordinator - Preceptor Retention

8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

A preceptor is an experienced nursing professional who helps nursing students learn and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world clinical situations.

This position will support students seeking clinical placements by focusing on preceptor retention initiatives in the School of Nursing. The role will support the Preceptor Management Team with retention support needs associated with accelerated online program growth in the college.

Specifically, this person will be responsible for providing preceptors with academic and clinical expectations that will assist them and their students during the clinical rotations.

Management of student clinical placement requests with the assistance of the placement specialist.

Manage preceptor orientation and certificate for preceptors' completions with online clinical tracking software, Medatrax.

Travel, plan, execute, and host preceptor retention-related events on campus and/ or clinical sites as directed by the Director of Clinical Operations.

Assist the Director of Clinical Outreach & Operations in traveling to clinical sites for retention events as well as hosting large events on campus such as sporting events, alumni awards participation, and NKU simulation tours as needed.

We are seeking a candidate with strong oral and written communication skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn university and college software, including Medatrax, and a high level of trustworthiness. The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is essential.

This role requires independence, initiative, and a sense of ownership. A bachelor's degree is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, and financial systems.