Administrative Coordinator Professional Development
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth
- Milton, NS
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Provides administrative and operational support to the Nursing Professional Practice and Education team.
- Maintains flexibility in scheduling to support orientation, education programs, and competency events.
- Maintains ongoing communication with the Manager of Professional Development & Nursing Education, educators, and nursing leadership.
- Functions as a central point of coordination for education-related logistics and inquiries.
- Coordinates scheduling for monthly nursing orientation, education classes, workshops, and competency events.
- Manages class registration, rosters, attendance tracking, and waitlists.
- Books rooms and coordinates space, equipment, and supply needs for education sessions.
- Prepares and distributes education materials and agendas as needed.
- Provides logistical support during orientation and large education events.
- Assists with managing and coordinating nursing education courses within the learning management system.
- Supports course enrollment, tracking of completion, and reporting for required education.
- Submits and tracks IT access tickets related to new hires, role changes, and education access.
- Coordinates with Human Resources regarding onboarding requirements, education timelines, and compliance tracking.
- Assists with preparation of reports, spreadsheets, and tracking tools related to education and orientation.
- Maintains department files, documentation, and records in accordance with hospital policy.
- Serves as a primary point of contact for nursing staff regarding education scheduling and registration questions.
- Responds to inquiries in a timely, professional, and customer-focused manner.
- Communicates effectively with educators, nurse managers, HR, IT, and other departments to ensure coordination of education activities.
- Performs all duties in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, hospital policies, and performance standards.
- Maintains confidentiality of employee and education records.
- May be required to perform related duties during high-volume onboarding periods or emergency situations as designated by leadership.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of administrative or clerical experience, preferably in healthcare, education, or hospital-based departments
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience scheduling meetings, classes, and events, including coordination with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to maintain confidential information (HIPAA awareness strongly preferred)
- Detail-oriented with accurate data entry and record maintenance skills
- Customer-service mindset when interacting with nursing staff, educators, leaders, and external partners
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field
- Experience in a hospital or academic medical center
- Familiarity with:
o Credentialing, competency tracking, or continuing education documentation
o Shared governance or nursing education programs
- Experience supporting orientation, onboarding, or professional development programs
- Basic knowledge of nursing education standards, regulatory requirements, or accreditation processes (e.g., CE documentation)
- Professional demeanor in a clinical education environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interprofessional team
- Adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare setting
- Problem-solving and follow-through
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy