Child Life Education Coordinator​/UKHC

Required License/Registration/Certification

Child Life Certification from the Association of Child Life Professionals

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs, communicating using spoken word, transversing campus

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5pm – Variable weekends and evenings to support educational programming

Job Summary

The Child Life Education Coordinator is a clinical and educational leader responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of child life education and training programs. This role ensures high-quality clinical education experiences for child life students, supports ongoing staff competency and professional development, and advances interdisciplinary education in alignment with organizational, regulatory, and Association of Child Life Professionals ( ACLP ) standards.

The Education Coordinator serves as both an educator and clinician, maintaining direct patient care responsibilities as needed, while fostering academic partnerships, supporting research initiatives, and contributing to quality improvement efforts across the organization.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Excel, MS Teams, Public Speaking

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred minimum of 3 years direct child life patient care

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 09/06/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

• * Describe your experience developing, implementing, and evaluating child life student clinical programs, including student and intern supervision, competency assessment, and performance feedback.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Provide an example of a training, workshop, competency program, or educational initiative you developed for staff. What need did it address, and what was the outcome

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Give an example of a time when you initiated an education tool within the clinical setting. What was the outcome?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How many years of experience of direct child life clinical experience do you have?
  • None
  • More than 0, through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Are you currently certified as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) through the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)?
  • Yes
  • No

• Resume

• Cover Letter

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