Coordinator, SONAH

Overview

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees. Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community.

At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities. Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU s main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents.

Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home. Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU s strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life.

Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green /about.

Principle duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Articulates transcripts and advises potential applicants for the LPN to ASN program.
• Maintains, reviews, and tracks all student academic and health records associated with the assigned program.
• Reviews student health records and sends annual reminders to students when CPR, TB testing or other information must be updated.
• Processes and tracks student admissions materials and health records (Drug screens, Background checks, medical forms, CPR, immunizations, titers) for students.
• Provides clerical support to faculty.
• Sends out program information to prospective students.
• Facilitates office communication.
• Changes majors and assigns faculty advisors.
• Monitors progression and assists with course registration for students.
• Initiates, reviews, and revises Schedule Bulletin of courses offered each term.
• Schedules meetings and events in Astra.

• Responsible for student and faculty data entry, tracking, and reporting to state boards and accrediting agencies.
• Provides administrative support for admissions by developing excel spreadsheets with all needed data on each student.
• Maintains School of Nursing and Allied Health website for assigned program.
• Provides basic computer support for office-related software questions as needed.

• Assists with recruitment and retention efforts.
• Assists with planning and implementation of School of Nursing and Allied Health events.
• Provides student support and advisement.
• Provides tours and guidance for potential students and their families.
• Records minutes for committee meetings as assigned.
• Maintains office equipment and orders supplies.

• Submits facilities requests.
• Orders key access for faculty.
• Schedules rooms as needed.
• Picks up delivery packages made to unit offices.
• Prepares meeting rooms, assists with organization, takes notes during meetings.
• Other assignments as needed.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of clerical/office related experience.
• Computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills.
• Proficient with a variety of office equipment.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Capable of extended periods of computer concentration.

Hourly Rate: $17.44

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or…