Davidson-Davie Community College (DDCC) is an award-winning institution known for a commitment to excellence and student success. The DDCC community is dedicated to providing a high quality education designed to prepare students to live and work in an increasingly interconnected world. To this end, DDCC celebrates the value of a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. DDCC faculty and staff are passionate about equity and our responsibility to work with each unique student to support them in successfully attaining their goals.

DDCC's benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of all of its members. The future is here!

What you’ll do on a typical day

The Health Sciences Experiential Learning Coordinator position engages and supports apprenticeship students and coordinates medical simulation experiences for students enrolled in a health science program. The Coordinator understands and articulates campus programs, policies, and procedures and helps apprentices develop strategies to address academic persistence and completion. Additionally, the Coordinator manages the day-to-day operation of the medical simulation labs and experiences. The Coordinator position is a twelve-month position reporting to the Dean, Health Sciences. This position is approved for 1 day a week of remote work.

Responsibilities:

• Assists apprentices with creating comprehensive customized plans to ensure their success; monitors academic performance, and guides students to successful completion of their graduation requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between the employer partner and Davidson-Davie Community College to facilitate communication and collaboration to support student apprentice success.
• Communicates and collaborates regularly with faculty and staff to support apprenticeship students.
• Coordinate and supervise the general operation of simulation laboratory spaces to provide a wide variety of patient simulation experiences.
• Oversee the regular preventive maintenance/repair of simulation equipment.
• Coordinate training and provide technical support for users of the simulation equipment, including faculty.
• Operate simulation equipment and related equipment as needed.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College
• Performs other duties as assigned which support the purpose and initiatives of the College

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

Your Attributes

Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate will demonstrate openness to new ideas, a flexible mindset that allows changes necessary to meet student needs, and a positive attitude focused on student success.  The candidate must have excellent organizational and time management skills as well as both written and spoken communication skills. Other critical qualities for success include:

• A high degree of professionalism with healthcare partners, colleagues and students.  
• Familiarity with PC platforms with experience in MS Office and ability to learn new technology.
• Clinical knowledge and experience working in a healthcare related field.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to solve complex problems and create schedules.
• Ability to maintain a high level of sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.