About Bellarmine University:
Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world.
SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population.
Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives.
Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.
Job Description:
The Nursing Operations Coordinator at Bellarmine University supports the Nursing Department by assisting the Director of Nursing Operations in key operational and administrative functions. This role focuses on coordinating events and recruitment activities for current and prospective students, managing special programming such as dual enrollment initiatives, and providing administrative support for clinical activities, including personnel contracts, affiliation agreements, and compliance documentation when needed. The Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering engagement with students, alumni, and community partners, ensuring smooth execution of departmental initiatives. By collaborating with faculty, enrollment management, and marketing/communication teams, the Coordinator enhances the visibility and accessibility of nursing programs while supporting the department's mission to deliver high-quality education and clinical training.
Primary Responsibilities
- Coordinate events for current and prospective students, faculty, and staff, including open houses, orientation programs, high school visits, faculty & staff socials, and alumni engagement activities, in collaboration with the Enrollment Management and Marketing/Communication offices.
- Manage special programming and recruitment activities, such as dual enrollment initiatives and visits, by organizing schedules, communicating with partner institutions, and conducting recruitment presentations.
- Provide administrative support for clinical activities, including preparing and maintaining personnel contracts for clinical instructors, processing affiliation agreements with clinical sites, and ensuring accuracy of related paperwork.
- Assist in managing nursing social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) by creating and posting content to promote program offerings, events, and student achievements, under the direction of the Director of Nursing Operations.
- Utilize recruitment tools (e.g., Slate, NursingCAS, Nursing website) to support outreach efforts and promote upcoming events and program information to prospective and current students.
- Support the Director of Nursing Operations in preparing reports and self-study documents.
- Foster relationships with community partners and clinical sites to support clinical placement processes and event coordination.
- Provide general administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and organizing departmental documentation.
- Teach academic success and core curriculum courses for dual enrollment students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Attend faculty, university, and community meetings as appropriate to represent the Nursing Department.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience in administrative coordination, event planning, or healthcare recruitment/education preferred. Familiarity with nursing or healthcare settings is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with online databases or learning management systems (e.g., Moodle).
- Competence in digital communication and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram).
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including professional oral and written communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and external partners.
- Some travel may be required for event coordination or recruitment meetings/ presentations with community partners.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.
