Undergraduate Coordinator, School of Nursing, Competition #SCHII-22-15, THunder Bay, ON

Undergraduate Coordinator

School of Nursing

Full Time, Contract

Schedule II

Competition #SCHII-22-15

The Undergraduate Coordinator will be responsible for providing student outreach and engagement, including academic consultation, for undergraduate BScN students. The incumbent will also be involved with participating in the Admissions and Recruitment initiatives for the School of Nursing, timetables and registration activities, data collection, tracking and collation.

This position is tasked with activities such as meeting with students, providing academic advice and counselling, as well as, reviewing transcripts, determining academic progress, referring students to supports/resources, and collaborating with Clinical Placement Coordinator and faculty/staff. The Coordinator will be responsible for skillfully applying School’s policy/procedures, and approving special permission requests (e.g., course overload). Additionally, the Coordinator will be involved with activities such as participating in recruitment events, developing promotional materials, liaising with internal departments to determine suitability for transfer credits and advanced standing; timetable and scheduling activities through DCU system, booking rooms, managing course caps, curriculum navigator submissions, and collecting/tracking collating data as required, especially for program evaluations, approvals, and accreditation reviews. Other duties may be assigned as required, per the Director, School of Nursing.

The successful candidate must possess a BScN/BN degree and unrestricted RN license with the Ontario College of Nurses (CNO), this is mandatory. A minimum of three to five years clinical experience as an RN and teaching/education experience is required. Graduate education in progress or completed is preferred. Extensive knowledge of Lakehead University's BScN programs’ curricula and School of Nursing policies and procedures is preferred. Knowledge of Lakehead University and Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences policies and regulations (e.g, including special exams, student code of conduct, and academic integrity policies) is preferred. Knowledge of CASN Accreditation requirements and CNO Approval requirements for Nursing programs is preferred.

The successful candidate must have the ability to use technology (e.g., Microsoft Office, organizational specific software such as DCU, Curriculum Navigator, etc.).

This position offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, comprehensive benefits package, life insurance, pension plan, and tuition waiver.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document quoting competition #SCHII-22-15, containing a cover letter, resume and the contact information of three professional references by 4:30 p.m. on April 29, 2022 to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Email:  careers@lakeheadu.ca

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. 

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.