Applied Practice Experience Administrator – Masters Public Health

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APE Administrator coordinating MPH practicum operations for Southern New Hampshire University. Managing placements, documentation, student progression, partnerships, and CEPH accreditation support.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the operational lifecycle of the MPH Applied Practice Experience from student readiness and planning through completion and required documentation
  • Serve as a primary operational liaison among the MPH program, students, preceptors, practice sites, Career Services, academic advising, and other university partners
  • Communicate with students regarding APE requirements, timelines, documentation, and next steps
  • Coordinate collection and initial administrative review of preceptor CVs or résumés, practice site information, and student practicum plans
  • Route materials requiring academic judgment, competency review, exceptions, or final academic approval to designated Public Health faculty or program leadership
  • Maintain practice site, preceptor, affiliation agreement, student progression, and APE completion records
  • Maintain practice site and preceptor directories and support systematic evaluation of practice sites and student experience
  • Maintain relationships with public health, healthcare, governmental, nonprofit, community-based, and other organizations to expand APE opportunities
  • Identify and report current and anticipated APE capacity needs and support student placement planning
  • Coordinate affiliation agreement development, routing, tracking, renewal, and communication
  • Track student progress, identify missing or delayed items, and escalate irregularities or barriers
  • Collect and organize student, preceptor, and practice site feedback and completion data
  • Provide reports, KPIs, trends, risks, and recommendations to Public Health program leadership
  • Support CEPH accreditation documentation, evidence requests, self-study preparation, and monitoring activities
  • Monitor operational compliance with university requirements, practice site requirements, and approved APE procedures
  • Develop, document, maintain, and review standard operating procedures
  • Analyze operational data, processing times, student progression, practice site capacity, and partner feedback
  • Support implementation of approved APE workflows and documentation standards
  • Recommend process improvements improving efficiency, transparency, quality, and accreditation readiness

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration, higher education, education, business administration, or a related field
  • 1+ years of experience in public health, higher education, experiential education, student services, program administration, accreditation, compliance, or a related setting
  • Ability to manage complex processes, documentation, deadlines, and multiple partners
  • Demonstrated experience using data to support operational decisions, student success, or quality improvement
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365, database systems, and technology platforms used for student support, program management, or experiential education
  • Preferred: Master of Public Health or related graduate degree
  • Preferred: Knowledge of CEPH accreditation requirements and MPH Applied Practice Experiences
  • Preferred: 1+ years of experience coordinating practicums, internships, field education, service learning, or other applied practice activities
  • Preferred: Experience working with public health agencies, healthcare organizations, governmental organizations, nonprofit organizations, or community-based partners
  • Preferred: Certified in Public Health (CPH), if applicable
  • Preferred: Experience with reporting, workflow tools, or experiential learning management platforms
  • Remote employees must have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace free of distractions
  • Employees must reside in and work from one of the approved states

Benefits:

  • High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
  • Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
  • 5 weeks of paid time off
  • Almost a dozen paid holidays
  • Employer-funded retirement
  • Free tuition program
  • Parental leave
  • Mental health and wellbeing resources