Director Of Clinical Administration

We are currently looking for a dynamic professional for the role of Director of Clinical Administration. The Director of Clinical Administration leads, manages and develops clinical administrative staff. The role ensures necessary resources are in place for the clinical administration team to secure student clinical and preceptor placements. This position is located on our Draper, UT campus.

What’s In It For You

• Fully paid short term disability
• Long term disability
• Dedicated professional development
• A generous self-directed PTO policy
• 401k with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• World-class continuing education assistance

What You Do Everyday

• Monitor incoming cohort populations and participate in clinical placement forecasting
• Monitor and audit student and clinical partner record keeping, ensuring compliance with accrediting bodies
• Other duties as directed by supervisor
• Communicate all aspects of clinical placements (numbers, types, etc.) through cross departmental interactions and reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve, document and maintain clinical administration department policies and procedures with the objective of growth and scalability
• Develop, maintain, and oversee all aspects of clinical administration communication
• Monitor incoming and outgoing departmental correspondence
• Coordinate affiliation agreements with clinical partners and Chief of Staff
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the number of clinical placements needed vs. available
• Oversee and adhere to clinical administration process timeline
• Monitor maintenance of clinical partner contact list
• Maintain positive working relationships with clinical sites
• Guide clinical administration activities, staffing, training, and development
• Oversee immunization compliance
• Partner with IT in oversight of clinical placement software systems and programs
• Collaborate with Program Chair of Clinical Education on placement of student clinical groups and clinical site schedules
• Act as departmental contact from clinical partner sites, coordinating with identified department leaders to ensure resolution in a swift manner
• Monitor affiliation agreements, expiration dates, requirements, etc.
• Support special projects as needed
• Oversee clinical registration process in partnership with Registrar

Behaviors And Competencies

Collegial Leadership

Consults with faculty, employers, accreditors, and other stakeholders to design outcomes and resources that align programs with professional standards; develops ongoing, rigorous program reviews and assessment activities; develops valid and reliable instruments to measure outcomes and continuously improve programs based on gathered data.

Educator Standards

Demonstrates strong command of subject matter; implements course and program outcomes successfully; demonstrates excellent teaching skills across delivery methods; creates learning environments that promote participation, collaboration, and openness; represents University in positive, professional light in student interactions; accessible to students and faculty, responding promptly with quality, confidence-building feedback.

Technical And Professional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Achievement of technical and professional knowledge, skills, and abilities is high in position-related areas; demonstrates curiosity and keeps current with trends in areas of expertise.

Communication Skills

Effectively listens, speaks, observes, and empathizes while showing appropriate assertiveness, confidence, and respect. Communicates concepts, ideas, needs, and feelings with appropriate tone, clarity, volume and non-verbal cues for each situation. Demonstrates understanding of differences communicating through face-to-face interactions, phone conversations, and written / digital communications.

Work Standards

Sets high standards of performance for self, assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks on time; work demonstrates a high degree of excellence and accuracy.

Teamwork and Engagement

Participates as an active member of the team and works towards common goals; builds positive relationships in the workplace and participates in learning and social functions.

Organizational Alignment

Models the behaviors expected of all employees including an adherence to the mission, vision, values, and core themes of the organization, high levels of mutual respect, emotional maturity, professionalism, communication, and a drive for results.

Managing Others

Effectively manages others' time and resources. Identifies opportunities for improvement and originates action to improve existing conditions and processes; uses appropriate methods and systems thinking to implement solutions and measure impact.

Performance Development

Guides others in accomplishing work and professional objectives by providing regular coaching and feedback, tracking and evaluating performance, and supporting the development of individuals' skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future responsibilities effectively.

Creating Collaborative Relationships

Works effectively and cooperatively with others and maintains good working relationships within and outside of own functional area; uses appropriate interpersonal styles to promote openness, establish trust, and build confidence in one's intentions.