Academic Community Liaison-Nursing
 
Grand Rapids, MI (Health Campus)
 
Full Time
 
R103065
 
Position Summary:
 
The Academic Community Liaison for Graduate Nursing Programs serves as a vital link between the Kirkhof College of Nursing and community partners, including healthcare organizations, clinical sites, and academic institutions. The Liaison plays a key role in securing, maintaining, and expanding clinical partnerships that support graduate nursing education, including MSN and DNP programs. This role supports student placements, promotes community engagement, and helps align clinical experiences with programmatic and accreditation standards.
 
The Academic Community Liaison reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and works in collaboration with the MSN and DNP Program Directors, and applicable track coordinators pertaining to main responsibilities outlined below.
 
Salary & Benefits:
 
$85,000 commensurate with experience
 
https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/executive-administrative-and-professional-staff-benefits-464.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
 
Primary Duties:
 
1. Establishes, maintains, and strengthens relationships with clinical partners and community stakeholders to facilitate graduate nursing student placements and collaborative initiatives.
 
2. Coordinates securing appropriate clinical placements, project placements, preceptors, and onboarding requirements.
 
3. Coordinates clinical site contracts and ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
 
4. Collaborates with GVSU Health Compliance Office team, and/or University Counsel (when directed by health compliance) for development and completion of affiliation agreements.
 
5. Collaborates with faculty to align clinical learning experiences with curricular goals and accreditation standards.
 
6. Identifies new project and clinical placement opportunities based on program needs, workforce trends, and student interest areas, including visiting sites when applicable to evaluate the site's ability to meet course/program objectives.
 
7. Maintains listing of all site contacts/clinical preceptors/project mentors at current and potential academic practice partner sites.
 
8. Coordinates the maintenance, review, and revision of appropriate records pertaining to clinical preceptors, project mentors, preceptor agreements, and academic community practice partners and liaisons, consistent with accreditation requirements.
 
9. Collects and reports data on clinical site utilization, student placement metrics, and community engagement outcomes.
 
10. Represents the Kirkhof College of Nursing at community meetings, healthcare coalitions, advisory boards, and other relevant forums as directed/assigned.
 
11. Assists in planning and executing outreach events, partnership development activities, and public-facing initiatives that promote the Kirkhof College of Nursing as directed/assigned.
 
12. Serves as liaison to affiliating clinical sites with regards to clinical compliance, working with GVSU Health Compliance team (Sr. Director of Health Compliance, Health Compliance Officer, Clinical Initiatives Specialist, and Health Compliance Contracts Administrator) as needed.
 
13. Serves as resource for faculty, academic advisors, and students related to clinical compliance policies and procedures.
 
14. Represents the Kirkhof College of Nursing, with reports to the Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and applicable Program Directors, on university committees or discussions related to clinical requirements and Affiliation agreements.
 
15. Acts as a liaison between students, preceptors, and faculty to resolve issues and promote a positive clinical learning environment.
 
16. Supports clinical preceptor/project mentor appreciation initiative, documentation of preceptor/mentor hours, and process for preceptor/mentor evaluation.
 
17. Performs other duties as required/assigned.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, Master's degree preferred.
 
• Experience working with faculty and students; proficiency working in Microsoft office; Eligible for licensure as registered nurse in State of Michigan.
 
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 
• Previous experience in higher education.
 
• Candidates with a minimum of a master's degree in a health-related field, along with relevant experience, may also be considered.
 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, coordinate multiple tasks, good organizational skills, exhibit flexibility in work schedule and job tasks.
 
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
 
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, community and university contacts, and students.
 
Working Conditions:
 
Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.
 
Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
How to Apply:
 
Attach your cover letter and resume. You may add additional required documents here and indicate Applications missing required documents will not be considered if applicable. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at mailto:hro@gvsu.edu or 616-331-221.
 
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
 
Application Deadline:
 
Application closes June, 22, 2025. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed 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. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
 
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
 
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