IPE Program Coordinator

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, teaches in the Interprofessional Education (IPE) Program and supports community practicum experiences, and coordinates community partnerships for IPE learning experiences. Participates in the development and implementation of faculty and professional development resources. Collaborates with faculty and staff to strengthen IPE program delivery and outcomes. The position includes program planning, development of partnerships and networks, resource development, as well as organization and electronic documentation of partnerships, programs, resources, and outcomes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a Course Director for IPE 4900; manage program logistics, curriculum development, evaluation, and documentation to support goal outcomes; engage with IPE adjunct faculty to assure that students are prepared for learning experiences, large- group and small-group sessions; coordinate and support faculty facilitators with resources to mentor student teams and outcomes; coordinate the practicum poster session presentations; work with programs, faculty and staff to accomplish student learning experiences and to maintain an electronic repository of projects/resources for faculty, students, programs and partners; and collaborate with the SLU University Core office to track and assess SLU student learning outcomes.

• Maintain and develop community-agency sites and collaborations with partners in the St. Louis Region that provide services and programs for vulnerable and under-resourced communities; develop new community-agency sites for placement of students for the interprofessional community practicum; engage in the development of Community Site Coordinators to strengthen the practicum experience through site-visits, events, resources, and ongoing communications; prepare and deliver site reports on program and student outcomes; develop and implement systems to develop clinical and community partner sites; and collaborate with other SLU programs that provide service-learning experiences for students.

• Engage in program operations including contribution to IPE learning experiences, meetings, events and assessment processes. Development of personal and professional skills, including but not limited to teaching, leadership, scholarship, and SLU committees.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Skilled at working as a member of a team, developing collaborative partnerships within the community, and project management

• Experience with program planning, implementation, and evaluation in an academic setting (college level)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to represent the program and institution in the community, engage in classroom and small group teaching

• Strong computer skills for tracking, managing, and presenting program resources and project outcomes (Canvas LMS, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Google, Web-based, PowerPoint, or comparable programs)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree required with over 1 year of teaching experience.

• Strong foundation in collaboration and interprofessional teamwork

• Strong communication and partnership development skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate’s degree

Cover Letter:

Please submit a cover letter with your application addressing (a) how your experience and skills support fulfillment of the position’s responsibilities and (b) your interest in this particular position at this point in your career.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role requires working in the office on campus at Saint Louis University as well as site visits to community partners to establish and cultivate positive and effective relationships that contribute to student learning experiences.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

SLU offers full-time employees tuition remission benefits for themselves and their dependents!  Saint Louis University offers an excellent benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose. Employees enjoy generous health, dental, and vision coverage options, and a retirement plan with a match. SLU is also deeply committed to work-life balance, offering generous paid time off, holidays, and wellness resources, all within a values-driven, Jesuit environment that prioritizes care for the whole person.

Function

Student Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.