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Department:

College of Health Professions and Wellness

Requested Start Date:

August 17, 2026

Normal Work Schedule:

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, evenings and some weekends required.

Job Summary:

The Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination, management, and oversight of clinical education requirements and experiential learning placements for students within the College of Health Professions & Wellness. The Director serves as the primary liaison between the College and healthcare, educational, community, and public health agencies to ensure students have access to high-quality clinical learning experiences that meet accreditation, regulatory, and curricular requirements.

The Director provides leadership and support for undergraduate and graduate health professions programs, including Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Therapy, Athletic Training, Speech-Language Pathology, Public Health, and other programs requiring clinical, practicum, internship, fieldwork, or experiential education placements. Responsibilities include oversight of clinical placements, clinical contracts and affiliation agreements, student and faculty compliance requirements, agency partnerships, orientations, standardized testing, and data reporting.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Clinical Placement Leadership and Coordination
  • Direct and oversee clinical, practicum, internship, and fieldwork placements across the College of Health Professions & Wellness.
  • Manage clinical placement processes for prelicensure nursing students, including senior practicum experiences.
  • Coordinate placement support for graduate nursing, respiratory therapy, athletic training, speech-language pathology, public health, and other health professions programs.
  • Collaborate with department heads, program directors, faculty, and clinical agencies to identify, secure, and maintain appropriate clinical learning opportunities.
  • Monitor clinical placement capacity and develop strategies to maximize student access to experiential learning opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate records of clinical assignments and placement activities.
•  Clinical Contracts and Affiliation Agreements
  • Initiate, negotiate, coordinate, and monitor new clinical affiliation agreements and contracts.
  • Review clinical contracts to ensure compliance with institutional, accreditation, legal, and agency requirements.
  • Collaborate with university administration, procurement, legal counsel, and clinical partners regarding contract development and renewal.
  • Maintain a comprehensive database of active, pending, and expiring clinical agreements.
  • Monitor contract renewal timelines and facilitate updates as needed.
•  Clinical Compliance Management
  • Oversee and manage student clinical compliance requirements, including but not limited to:
    • Immunizations and health records
    • Background checks
    • Drug screenings
    • CPR certification
    • HIPAA training
    • OSHA training
    • Agency-specific requirements
  • Coordinate the scheduling, verification, and tracking of student drug screenings and background checks in accordance with university and agency requirements.
  • Ensure students meet all compliance requirements before participating in clinical, practicum, internship, or field experiences.
  • Maintain confidential student compliance records in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, university policies, and clinical agency standards.
  • Monitor compliance deadlines and communicate requirements to students, faculty, and clinical partners.
• Agency and Community Partnership Development
  • Serve as the primary contact for healthcare organizations, clinical agencies, schools, public health organizations, and community partners.
  • Establish and maintain strong partnerships that support student clinical education opportunities.
  • Identify and develop new clinical affiliations to address program growth and workforce development needs.
  • Collaborate with agency representatives to resolve placement challenges and promote successful student experiences.
• Student and Clinical Orientation Activities
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct clinical orientation programs for students.
  • Coordinate onboarding requirements and agency-specific orientation activities.
  • Prepare and distribute orientation materials, compliance instructions, policies, and clinical placement information.
  • Promote student understanding of professional expectations and clinical standards.
• Standardized Testing and Assessment Coordination
  • Coordinate standardized testing activities across health professions programs.
  • Schedule testing sessions and maintain testing logistics.
  • Collect, analyze, and maintain testing data and assessment records.
  • Report testing results to faculty, program directors, administrators, and other authorized stakeholders.
  • Assist with accreditation reporting and assessment activities utilizing standardized testing outcomes.
• Data Management, Reporting, and Accreditation Support
  • Maintain accurate databases and records related to clinical placements, contracts, compliance requirements, and assessment outcomes.
  • Generate reports for department heads, program directors, accrediting bodies, and college administration.
  • Assist academic programs in preparing accreditation documentation related to clinical education and experiential learning.
  • Monitor trends related to placement utilization, compliance rates, testing performance, and clinical partner engagement.
  • Develop reports and dashboards that support data-informed decision-making.
• Administrative Leadership
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures related to clinical education and student placements.
  • Provide leadership and guidance regarding clinical operations throughout the College.
  • Participate in college and university committees related to clinical education, student success, accreditation, and workforce development.
  • Assist with strategic planning initiatives related to clinical partnerships and experiential learning.
•  Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare administration, clinical education, academic program coordination, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating clinical placements, experiential learning programs, or healthcare partnerships.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing clinical placements in a college or university setting.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Experience with clinical placement software and compliance tracking systems.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts or affiliation agreements.

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide a great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package.  Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
• Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
• RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
• 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
• Medical (PEEHIP)
• Optional plans:  vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

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