Position Summary

The Doctor of Midwifery Program Coordinator is a core faculty member of the TJU Midwifery program and plays a central role in supporting Thomas Jefferson University’s Doctor of Midwifery degree program by managing the administrative, academic, operational, and student-facing functions of the doctoral program. The Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for students and faculty and supports the program’s mission through coordination of recruitment and admissions, academic advising related to program policies, tracking student progression, maintaining accurate academic records, and supporting curriculum development and evaluation.

In collaboration with program leadership and university partners, the Program Coordinator helps ensure compliance with university policies and Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) and ACNM requirements. This position is well suited for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting advanced midwifery students, fostering effective communication, and collaborating across the university community.

Doctoral Program Coordinator Key Job Responsibilities

1. Admissions
   • regularly attend monthly admissions meetings
   • field admissions inquiries related to the DM program referred from enrollment management
   • interview applicants applying for the DM or the MS/PGC+DM and make admissions recommendations

2. Funding
   • direct and support funding efforts including Sparacio Foundation
   • seek and develop new sources of funding for students

3. Teaching and Curriculum Development/Evaluation
   • Be present for and contribute to MIDW.501 Orientation Residency, particularly for DM breakout sessions
   • Prep Canvas courses at least one month before the new semester
   • Suggest as needed curriculum revisions and work toward curriculum committee submission in collaboration with the PD
   • Maintain high-level and detailed-level knowledge of all DM courses to ensure appropriate curriculum to meet ACNM Doctoral Level Competencies

• Serves as course faculty. Course load would vary each semester and be dependent on the FTE

4. Student Advising and Mentoring
   • Act as advisor to all doctoral students
   • Confer with Academic Success Center and Library support services in support of our doctoral students’ collective success, for example, providing feedback during the year and insights about presentations, resources, etc.
5. Faculty Recruitment and Support
   • Interview potential doctoral faculty at the request of the PD and make recommendations for hiring
   • Provide support to DM adjunct faculty

6. DM Project Oversight
   • Supervise all DM students to submit their IRB proposals
   • Serve as Principal Investigator on IRB projects or approve of qualified faculty member to be PI.
   • Make alternate plans when students do not submit to the IRB on time.

7. Planning and Event Coordination
   • Plan and coordinate MidwiferyThinks!
   • ensure Eventbrite is set up on time and accurately for Midwifery Thinks annually
   • secure potential Keynote speakers
   • contribute to setting the final date for MidwiferyThinks!
   • disseminate that information to key stakeholders such as students, speakers, program director (for program convocation), alums, etc.
   • ensure the doctoral students have sufficient preparation for MidwiferyThinks!
   • Coordinate obtaining continuing education credits for MidwiferyThinks!
   • secure DM jackets to “ring in” new grads

8. Administrative and Operational
   • Participate in, maintain and coordinate established Doctoral Program Advising Committee
   • Participate in DM Program Marketing:
     • attend and present at conferences to market and publicize the DM. Encourage and work with graduates to present at professional conferences.
     • provide suggestions and review of the DM components of the website to ensure they are current and correct
     • ensure that we now have access to the Jefferson Digital Commons and vet and coordinate annual uploads
     • post periodically in the Hub and in our private Facebook group to encourage scholarly dialogue and highlight scholarly opportunities to advance midwifery
     • establish DM “brand” rituals that help to engage potential and current students/graduates and create buzz around the degree. For example, as a second reader, problem solver, advisor, peer-colleague
   • Establish an agenda of research and engagement with alumnae through the creation of a research and writing scholarship group and appointment of alums as volunteer faculty to serve on DM committees and potentially to assist with interviews.

9. Assist with the coordination of the Refresher Program (re-entry to practice)
   • Field questions and communicate with prospective applicants
   • Review applications and make recommendations for admission
   • Assist with creating plans of study
   • Serve as the advisor for students enrolled in the refresher program
   • Manage the Credit-by-Exam courses and submit completion letters to the registrar

Qualifications:

 Education Requirements:

Earned doctorate in midwifery or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

Certified Midwife (CM) or Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in a Midwifery education program at the rank of Instructor or higher at an accredited institution.

Minimum of two (2) years of clinical practice experience as a midwife.

Demonstrated leadership experience within a midwifery program or academic health professions setting.

Evidence of scholarship, other than doctoral dissertation, which may be demonstrated by contributions to the professional literature, presentations at national, state, or local meetings and/or grantsmanship.

Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication and evidence of consistent effectiveness in interpersonal, leadership, and management skills including collaboration with faculty, students, and institutional partners.

Participation in Professional organizations at the local, state, or national levels and/or participation in College and/or University Committees.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with doctoral-level curriculum development, evaluation, or accreditation processes.

Familiarity with ACME and ACNM standards and university academic policies.

Experience advising or mentoring graduate or doctoral-level students.

Interested candidates should submit an on-line application/CV to: http://hr.jefferson.edu/human-resources.html then enter in the search box: REQ-0021891