Academic Support Partner

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

JOB SUMMARY:

The Academic Support Partner serves as a liaison between the health system and academic institutions to manage student clinical experiences, support workforce strategy initiatives, and strengthen partnerships. This role exercises independent judgment in managing student clinical placements across multiple disciplines, optimizing relationships with academic partners, facilitating education affiliation agreements, managing student and instructor onboarding processes and regulatory compliance, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the St. Tammany Academic Center. This role consults with and advises operational leaders, clinical educators, academic stakeholders, and students to ensure and promote a high-quality learning environment that supports the health system's talent pipelines and workforce strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Undergraduate degree in human resources, business or related field required; master’s degree preferred. Three to five years of experience in healthcare, clinical coordination, academia, workforce development, or a related field preferred.

Current professional Human Resources Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Preferred knowledge of clinical education processes and healthcare workforce development; understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements related to student placements; excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving abilities; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively; proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.  
Physical Effort required:          

Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching, handling/feeling
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.