Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff Appointment Type Ongoing/Probationary Pay Basis Annual Salary Grade 17 FLSA Status Exempt Percent 100% Posting Type Staff UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/
School/College/Division Description
The University of Wisconsin – College of Health Professions & Sciences offers a wide array of health-related academic programs in biomedical sciences, global health, health care administration, nursing, the rehabilitation sciences, and sustainable peacebuilding serving 2300+ students. The faculty and staff in these areas are training our graduates for high-demand careers. Many of our degree programs are nationally recognized and ranked and have achieved the highest accreditation possible. The academic quality of our programs is excellent, and through our outreach and e-Learning programs, we have extended access to our educational resources to distant locations. Our interdisciplinary collaborations continue to expand, which has enabled us to establish a distinguished presence on campus and become an engine for innovation for southeastern Wisconsin. Through research, our faculty, staff and students continue to break new ground and pioneer investigations that are helping advance discoveries critical to the health care professions and sciences. We are proudly dedicated to serving our community through fruitful partnership with many organizations, alumni and friends.
As part of UW–Milwaukee’s long-term strategic planning envisioned in the 2030 Action Plan, several UWM schools and colleges are being realigned. As a result, the College of Nursing and College of Health Sciences’ departments and programs in Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology and Biomedical Sciences and Health Care Administration are becoming three schools under the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS). The realignment process is underway and will become effective July 1, 2023.
UWM School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Nursing (MN), Master of Sustainable Peacebuilding (MSP), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs. UW-Milwaukee offers the BS in Nursing at UWM, UWM at Waukesha and UW-Parkside through a consortial partnership. Students are placed in clinical sites throughout Southeastern Wisconsin in proximity to each campus location.
Job Summary
The Academic Program Specialist (Clinical Placement) within the School of Nursing will oversee the clinical placement of students in conjunction with the Program Directors and Associate Dean of the College of Nursing. This is an independent position requiring expertise in the nursing field, knowledge of clinical sites and locations appropriate for students to gain valuable practice experience. This position must coordinate and collaborate with agency clinical staff as well as UWM School of Nursing administration to ensure the program provides value to the student experience and degree program.
Travel within the Milwaukee community and to Clinics for site visits on occasion. This position requires the flexibility to work a hybrid work schedule (remote and in office).
Additional skills and abilities needed to excel in this position:
- Ability to work within a team and problem solve
- Detail-oriented focus with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Tolerance for uncertainty
- Work within deadlines when needed
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field
- Unrestricted license as RN in WI, or ability to become licensed as RN in WI
- Good written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years’ experience working as an RN
- Work in clinical settings or in another higher education institution with a similar set of duties
- Familiarity with field placement programs and knowledge of clinical operations to appropriately place students
- Variety of experiences in a hospital system and/or community clinical site.
Target Salary Range $48,850-$65,000 (Final salary offer will be contingent upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.) Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
- A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
- A resume or curriculum vita
- A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references. Include contact information to include telephone number and email address
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Application Deadline 07/23/2023