EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau University is an equal opportunity employer and educator. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal or state laws in its employment practices or educational programs.
HIRING PROCESS: All submitted application materials are forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Hiring recommendations are made at the departmental level.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board.
ELIGIBILITY: Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date. This includes being a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national with work authorization that doesn't require employer sponsorship. Individuals must maintain this eligibility throughout employment.
Position Summary:
The Pre-Entry Advisor/Clinical Education Program Specialist serves as the principal liaison for Brenau pre-physical therapy students and support for clinical education coordination for the Department of Physical Therapy. The Pre-Entry Advisor addresses all first contacts to the program for information and sets up the interview with specific faculty if the student is seeking individual advisement. The Clinical Program Specialist acts as the primary point of contact to multiple clinical sites and instructors in partnership with the clinical education team. The Program Specialist is responsible for processing all clinical experience requests. The Program Specialist will support all clinical education reporting as well as manage information systems in the Department of Physical Therapy including the student and clinical education database E*Value and the development of other databases and/or spreadsheets as needed. The Program Specialist will also collaborate with Brenau College of Health Science clinical education programs including Occupational Therapy and Nursing.
Minimum Qualifications:
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Pre-Entry Advisor (5%)
Clinical Education Program Specialist (70%)
Other Program Duties (15%)
Student Instruction (10%)
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities required.
Work Hours:
Full-time. 37.5 hours per week. Generally, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department. Nights/weekends as needed.
Appointment Length:
12 months, continuous
Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:
Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must have the ability to travel short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Title IX Implications:
Responsible employee
Any employee who is not a confidential employee. Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to the Title IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX or this part. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email. When an employee or a student (or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of a student) informs any employee (including both Responsible and Confidential employees) of the employee’s or student’s pregnancy or related conditions, that employee must promptly provide that person with the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the employee’s or student’s equal access to the Recipient’s education program or activity.
Payroll Status:
Hourly, Non-Exempt (paid bi-weekly)
Campus Designation:
This is an on-site position based at the Historic Gainesville Campus located in Gainesville, Georgia.
Remote Work Available:
No
Travel Requirements:
As needed
Special Requirements:
Brenau University performs criminal background checks on all new hires. Employees must maintain a favorable criminal history while employed, and random background checks may be conducted. Additional checks may be performed for certain roles. Credit checks are required for positions that handle company funds or credit cards. Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) are run for employees who operate a university vehicle or drive on university business. To be approved for travel, employees must be at least 21 years old, have a valid Georgia driver's license, and a good driving record. Drug screening may be required for employees in sensitive positions, those who travel regularly, or those who operate a university vehicle. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.
Licensure Requirements:
Proof of any professional degree, license, or certification (collectively, “Credentials”) required to competently perform the work for which the employee is hired must have been submitted at the time of application for the position. Discovery during the course of employee’s employment that applicable Credentials have lapsed, been terminated, were misrepresented, or were falsified may result in immediate termination of employee’s employment.
All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.