Student Program Coordinator
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Main contact for student program; correspondence, application process, housing, policies/procedures, etc.
• Collect student applications, ensure all supporting documents are received, evaluate, and make acceptance decisions under set guidelines.
• Send student acceptance packets and ensure necessary forms are returned and fees are paid prior to arrival.
• Coordinate student arrival/departure procedures and complete student arrival orientation/departure checklists.
• Maintain student schedule and housing databases, along with related lists, statistics, and forms.
• Provide patient care of ICU, neonatal, and rehabilitation patients for student and volunteer training purposes.
• Provide teaching opportunities, wet labs, and learning rounds for students in conjunction with the Staff Veterinarian and Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager.
• Manage monthly student meetings to discuss student feedback and training exams for current students.
• Assist Hospital Practice Manager in maintaining updated procedure manuals for clinic policies and patient care.
• Assist Hospital Practice Manager in establishing and maintaining training guides for student and volunteer orientations.
• Conduct mid-point evaluations for all students and report findings to the Hospital Practice Manager, conduct exit interviews in conjunction with the Staff Veterinarian (clinical students) and Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager (rehabilitation students).
• Maintain online databases through which reference material and educational media are available for students.
• Act as a “resident assistant” for student housing – help facilitate adjustment of students to housing, develop a sense of community among students enforce rules/policies of housing, oversee housing maintenance needs in conjunction with the Facilities and Maintenance Manager, and act as a liaison between students and administration.
• Update Student Program (non-clinical) and Volunteer Handbooks under the supervision of the Hospital Practice Manager.
• Advertise and update student program positions through select college, university, and veterinary association websites routinely.
• Provide support with special events, educational presentations, and other duties as needed.
Education and/or Work Experience
• College degree required (preferably in Biology or Animal Sciences). Preference given to applicants with veterinary technician experience, teaching experience, and prior experience in wildlife rehabilitation.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of office equipment and software systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work efficiently, accurately, independently, and be able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Must be a team player with positive attitude and willingness to teach students, volunteers, and staff.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with co-workers, volunteers, and the public.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA,FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly.
• Required to stand, walk, and may have to climb and/or balance. Must frequently lift and move up to 35 pounds.
How to Apply:
Please submit resume, letter of intent, and 3 professional references to Becca Brooks, Hospital Practice Manager, at bwehmeier@crowclinic.org. Commensurate based on experience.
