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Graduation Coordinator Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Occupational Therapist

Oberlin, KS · On-site

$36.75 - $48.25/hr

Implement evidence-based interventions to improve ADLs, IADLs, strength, coordination, cognition ... Current Kansas OT license, or eligibility for licensure upon graduation. * Strong clinical ...

Occupational Therapist

Oberlin, KS · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Implement evidence-based interventions to improve ADLs, IADLs, strength, coordination, cognition ... Current Kansas OT license, or eligibility for licensure upon graduation. * Strong clinical ...

Occupational Therapist

Anthony, KS · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Implement therapeutic interventions addressing ADLs, IADLs, strength, coordination, cognition, and ... Current Kansas OT license or eligibility upon graduation. * Strong clinical reasoning and ...

Occupational Therapist

Anthony, KS · On-site

$38.25 - $50.25/hr

Implement therapeutic interventions addressing ADLs, IADLs, strength, coordination, cognition, and ... Current Kansas OT license or eligibility upon graduation. * Strong clinical reasoning and ...

... graduation applications and evaluations. Produces Dean's and President's lists, ensures ... Coordinates and trains staff and faculty on enrollment and student records procedures. Maintains ...

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Graduation Coordinator information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduation coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduation Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in academic administration, often supported by a bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with student information systems (such as Banner or PeopleSoft), scheduling software, and event management tools is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and a customer-service mindset are vital soft skills for coordinating with students, faculty, and vendors. These skills ensure smooth graduation processes, timely completion of requirements, and memorable ceremonies for students and stakeholders.

What are some common challenges graduation coordinators face during peak graduation periods, and how can these be managed effectively?

Graduation Coordinators often encounter increased workloads and tight deadlines during peak graduation seasons, as they must ensure all students meet requirements and that event logistics run smoothly. Managing last-minute changes, communicating with diverse stakeholders, and handling high volumes of documentation can be challenging. Effective time management, proactive organization, and clear communication with faculty, students, and vendors are essential to navigate these busy periods successfully. Collaborating closely with team members and utilizing management software can also help streamline processes and reduce stress.

What is the difference between Graduation Coordinator vs Academic Advisor?

AspectGraduation CoordinatorAcademic Advisor
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree, sometimes a master's in education or counselingBachelor's degree in education, counseling, or related field; often requires advising certifications
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, primarily colleges and universitiesEducational institutions, colleges, universities, or student services offices
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in academic settings to manage graduation processesUsed to guide students academically and plan course schedules

While both roles work within educational settings, a Graduation Coordinator focuses on managing graduation ceremonies and ensuring students meet graduation requirements. An Academic Advisor provides ongoing academic guidance to students, helping them select courses and plan their educational path. Both roles require related credentials and are essential in supporting student success, but their primary responsibilities differ.

What are the most commonly searched types of Graduation jobs in Kansas?

The most popular types of Graduation jobs in Kansas are:

What are popular job titles related to Graduation Coordinator jobs in Kansas?

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Infographic showing various Graduation Coordinator job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution.

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at Research Medical Center, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

Job Summary and Qualifications
  • Works within the Quality Department with a primary focus to abstract, interpret and present data for assigned databases or registries with the objective of assisting the organization in demonstrating excellence in health and clinical outcomes. This position requires a person with a positive attitude who is self-directed. Ability to competently use computer software systems for data collection and analysis is required.
  • Working as a professional registered nurse, this person will also assess appropriate inclusion/ exclusion of data based on defined data dictionaries.
  • Other pertinent duties are: attaining and maintaining proficiency in data abstraction and entry; generating routine and ad hoc reports as directed within required time frame.
  • Collects and maintains accurate (>90%) performance improvement data activities via selected outcomes software systems. A high degree of skill performing the activity is required as the performance data gathered for external public reporting if it is not accurate and not acted upon, the hospital reimbursement will be adversely affected.
  • This person will also screen medical records utilizing pre-determined medical staff, and regulatory health center criteria. Identifies medical staff variances from criteria and routes variances to the appropriate physician for review.
  • Participates as directed in PI teams to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Core Measures: Concurrently assembles a daily core measure patient list and notifies the clinical departments of their Core Measures patients.
  • Daily rounds on the identified Core Measure patients and assists with communication of care interventions needed with the patient’s healthcare team.
  • Abstracts the Core Measures data from the patient’s chart and enters the data into the COMET database.
  • Populates and analyzes data into reports used for communication on performance for the Core Measures indicators.
  • Coordinates data collection/abstraction/measurement, and analysis pertaining to regulatory and organizational performance requirements; •Provides education to help improve organizational performance;

What qualifications you will need:

  • Minimum 3 years hospital clinical experience clinical nursing experience; 3 years of recent acute care clinical nursing experience preferred. Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office, proficiency in the use of spreadsheets including pivot tables, graphing and basic statistics; knowledge of Quality Improvement methodology and team facilitation.
  • Licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation within 90 days of graduation.
Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our RN Quality Coordinator opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.