What are the qualifications of the NIMAA Program Coordinator at an externship site?

What are the qualifications of the NIMAA Program Coordinator at an externship site?

The liaison to NIMAA needs to be an individual who is in an upper management position, such as an operations person, nurse manager, or a provider. The person should be in daily communication with senior MAs (i.e. preceptors). It is important for the NIMAA Program Coordinator to have frequent communication with NIMAA.
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