Clinical Practice Coordinator

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.  Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivating the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Clinical Practice Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and supporting all aspects of clinical education within the Department of Nursing while serving two primary groups: nursing students and adjunct faculty. Working collaboratively with the Clinical Placement Team, the coordinator ensures the effective administration of clinical placements and faculty engagement activities that support high-quality nursing education.

Clinical Placement Support — Collaborates with the Clinical Placement Coordinator and Department Chair to develop, implement, and communicate clinical placement processes. Compiles, maintains, and updates records related to student placements and mandatory clinical requirements.

Student Onboarding Management Support— Supports student onboarding and compliance with mandatory clinical requirements. Reviews and collects required documentation; prepares and distributes rosters; communicates clinical schedules, assignments, and requirements to students; ensures all requirements are completed prior to placement.

Clinical Course Calendar Coordination — Works with Clinical and Program Coordinators, as well as department leadership, to develop clinical course calendars. Utilizes various software platforms (e.g., PeopleSoft, MS Office) to manage, track, and report data.

Clinical Orientation Delivery — Conducts clinical practice orientations for students and adjunct faculty, including review of mandatory clinical requirements and related processes.

Data Collection and Process Improvement — Gathers fieldwork data and statistics for annual Department of Nursing (DON) reports. Analyzes processes, provides recommendations, and proposes policy or procedural modifications as needed.

Adjunct Faculty Recruitment and Management — Collaborates with department leadership to determine adjunct faculty needs for upcoming semesters. Works with full-time faculty and course coordinators to recruit and screen candidates. Maintains an active network of potential adjunct faculty, tracks CVs/resumes, and manages contract rosters to ensure timely completion of contracts.

Clinical Partner Communication — Notifies clinical partners of assigned instructors and ensures the accurate maintenance and distribution of clinical site onboarding information. Maintains continuous communication with adjunct faculty and coordinators regarding schedules, assignments, and compliance.

Career and Employment Outreach — Collects and shares information on clinical nurse externships and post-graduation opportunities with students. Communicates with healthcare facilities about student and graduate hiring needs. Partners with the Career Center to plan and implement recurring Nursing Career Fairs.

Adjunct Faculty Handbook Maintenance — Updates and maintains the Adjunct Faculty Handbook in collaboration with the Department leadership, and Clinical Placement Team to ensure current policies and procedures are reflected.

Representation and Communication — Represents the Department of Nursing at meetings and conferences related to clinical education. Serves as the primary point of contact for adjunct faculty matters, ensuring timely and transparent communication among all stakeholders (e.g., Clinical Placement Coordinator, Department Chair, adjunct faculty, and clinical agencies).

Other Duties as Assigned — Performs other duties as required to support departmental operations and initiatives.