Nursing Pathway Programs Coordinator

The Nursing Pathway Programs Coordinator supports the nursing department by promoting program visibility, coordinating student recruitment efforts, and strengthening community and clinical partnerships. Reporting to the Dean of Nursing, this position plays a vital role in maintaining affiliation agreements, organizing departmental events, and managing student onboarding documentation, including health records. The coordinator serves as a liaison between the department, prospective students, community organizations, and healthcare facilities, and provides essential administrative support to enhance student success and program development. A nursing license is not required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Create a candidate database and a program admittance cohort file for each nursing and BNAT cohort students.

2. Generate all nursing program candidates’ acceptance and/or denial written communication.

3. Maintain records of program admittance materials, applications, supportive documentation, and communication.

4. Responsible for scheduling/reserving classroom spaces/rooms for the Nursing Program.

5. Assist with Basic Nurse Assistant IDPH background check and voucher processes.

6. Coordinate and implement outreach strategies to attract prospective students and promote nursing programs across the community.

7. Serve as a representative of the nursing department at local schools, career fairs, community events, and healthcare-related functions.

8. Develop and maintain clinical affiliation agreements in collaboration with the Dean of Nursing and appropriate institutional offices.

9. Organize and manage key nursing program events such as orientations, pinning ceremonies, open houses, and guest speaker sessions.

10. Collect, manage, and maintain confidential student health and immunization records in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.

11. Support the onboarding process for incoming nursing students, including tracking compliance with clinical documentation and clearance requirements.

12. Maintain accurate outreach, agreement, and event documentation; prepare reports for the Dean of Nursing and college leadership.

13. Assist with departmental scheduling, communication, and operational needs as assigned.

14. Foster strong relationships with clinical sites, school counselors, and community organizations to support nursing program enrollment and expansion.

15. Support Career Programs Coordinator’s tasks, as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professionals Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include: