Clinical Education Coordinator – PA Program

Clinical Coordinator, Physician Assistant Studies

Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK 73008

Position Type Staff Full-Time Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Full Time Staff / Hourly / Non-exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional evening or weekend responsibilities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Coordinator supports the Director of Clinical Education, Program Director, and program faculty by coordinating clinical education experiences, recruiting and maintaining clinical training sites and preceptors, facilitating student clinical placements, coordinating student onboarding and credentialing, supporting program events and outreach activities, and assisting with general program administration as needed. The Clinical Coordinator serves as a liaison between the program and its clinical partners and assists in maintaining records and documentation required for ARC-PA accreditation compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Promote the mission of SNU to all faculty, staff, students, and the community
• Comply with university and program policies and procedures
• Additional duties as assigned

Clinical Education Operations and Administrative Support (60%)

• Assist the Director of Clinical Education with the coordination of student clinical placements and rotation logistics
• Maintain clinical site, preceptor, and student records, databases, and documentation
• Assist the Director of Clinical Education with affiliation agreements and clinical contracts
• Assist students with clinical onboarding, credentialing, and compliance requirements, including immunizations, certifications, background checks, drug screenings, and other site-specific requirements
• Coordinate submission of required student documentation to clinical sites and monitor compliance with clinical education requirements
• Assist with management of clinical education software and compliance tracking systems
• Coordinate communication between students, faculty, preceptors, and clinical sites
• Assist with preparation of reports and documentation required for accreditation, assessment, and program evaluation.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and record meeting minutes as assigned.
• Prepare lists, reports, forms, and documents as assigned by the Director of Clinical Education or Program Director
• Assist with general administrative functions of the PA Program as needed
• Support program operations and special projects as directed by the Director of Clinical Education or Program Director

Clinical Site Development and Preceptor Recruitment (30%)

• Support the Director of Clinical Education in identifying, recruiting, and developing new clinical training sites and preceptors
• Assist with establishment of, and maintaining relationships with healthcare organizations, hospitals, clinics, and community providers
• Assist program faculty with the coordination of clinical site visits
• Maintain records related to clinical site development and recruitment efforts
• Coordinate preceptor onboarding activities
• Assist with preceptor recognition and retention initiatives
• Serve as a liaison between the program and clinical partners

Program Events and Outreach (10%)

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing program events, including interview days, orientation, white coat ceremonies, graduation activities, faculty retreats, open houses, and other program-sponsored events.

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• Associates degree and three years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, maintain positive interpersonal relationships, and work independently
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in fast-paced work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Data entry and database management experience
• Ability to travel locally and regionally for clinical site visits and recruitment activities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, education, or a related field
• Higher education experience
• Experience working in physician assistant education
• Experience with clinical education management systems and/or compliance tracking software