Part Time Clinical and Pathway Curriculum Coordinator

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

The Clinical Coordinator and Pathway Curriculum Coordinator is a vital role responsible for managing clinical site placements, maintaining program compliance with accreditation standards, and coordinating pathway curriculum development for Nursing and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs. This role ensures students receive high-quality educational experiences while building and maintaining relationships with clinical site partners. The ideal candidate combines expertise in healthcare education with organizational and communication skills. This position is funded through a grant and is subject to the terms and conditions of the grant.

The Clinical Coordinator/Pathway Curriculum Coordinator essential duties are as follows, but are not fully inclusive:

• Clinical Coordinator
  • Manage clinical site placements for Nursing and EMS students, ensuring adequate opportunities for hands-on learning.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with clinical sites, including hospitals, clinics, and EMS agencies.
  • Coordinate student compliance with clinical prerequisites, such as immunizations, background checks, drug screenings, and certifications.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clinical site staff, addressing issues and fostering collaborative relationships.
  • Monitor and evaluate student performance during clinical rotations, collecting feedback from preceptors and clinical instructors.
• Pathway Curriculum Coordinator
  • Design, implement, and maintain educational pathways that promote seamless transitions between Nursing and EMS programs (e.g., bridge programs, dual enrollment, and articulation agreements).
  • Collaborate with faculty to align curriculum with accreditation standards, industry expectations, and student needs.
  • Support the integration of simulation technologies, case-based learning, and other innovative teaching methodologies.
  • Coordinate with academic advisors and faculty to ensure students follow approved educational pathways for degree completion.
• Other duties as assigned, not all inclusive.
• Work with Grant Administrator to assist in budget and grant reporting.
• Help to prepare and maintain documentation required for program accreditation, audits, and site visits.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Should be able to work effectively with employees and all levels of leadership within the institution.
• Must be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio) and HRIS systems.
• The successful candidate must be a self-starter who takes accountability for performance while requiring minimal supervision.
• Must be able to handle highly confidential material efficiently and effectively.
• Must possess strong time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build relationships with individuals and teams across the institution and campus.
• Ability to analyze information and recommend appropriate action.
• Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of department operations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to conduct research and perform quantitative quality assurance reviews.
• Ability to research, prepare, and present comprehensive written and oral reports.
• Ability to organize and conduct meetings and workshops.
• Knowledge of state and federal personnel laws, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to report clear, concise and accurate ad-hoc reports to all levels of leadership.

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; regularly required to reach with hands and arms, taste or smell; occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The formal educational equivalent of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a healthcare related field.

The formal educational equivalent of an associate’s degree, preferably in a healthcare related field. Experience in clinical coordinating and career coaching. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.