Clinic Coordinator, Student Health Services

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for the best quality of life and the best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in how we treat each other and welcome our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.

The Clinic Coordinator plays a dual role supporting both the operational efficiency of Student Health Services and the holistic well‑being of students. This position coordinates daily clinic operations while also providing non‑clinical student support services, including care coordination, resource navigation, and short‑term solution‑focused interventions for students navigating health, academic, or personal challenges. The role serves as a key point of connection between students, healthcare providers, and campus and community resources.

The ideal candidate embodies a professional, compassionate, and team‑oriented approach to clinic and operational coordination for Student Health Services. They will be primarily responsible for coordinating the clinic, as well as acting as a dedicated advocate for students, skillfully collaborating with campus partners to facilitate care while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. Furthermore, this individual will serve as a trusted connector, proactively maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of community resources to ensure students have access to the support they need.

This position is exclusively on‑site and full‑time, necessitating all duties to be performed in person at Rice University. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

$57,000–$60,000 annually, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

* Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, psychology, health services, human services, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in healthcare coordination, student services, case management, or social services

• Strong understanding of student development and challenges faced by college‑aged populations
• Ability to establish and manage priorities and handle numerous time‑sensitive projects with conflicting and varied deadlines in a fast‑paced clinical environment
• Ability to accomplish goals through formal and informal channels with diplomacy and tact
• Demonstrated creativity, problem‑solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment, and decision‑making skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW), counseling, public health, or nursing
• Experience in a college or university health or student support setting
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and equity‑centered practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
• Ability to screen for interpersonal violence
• Experience in an outpatient or primary care setting
• Experience working with adolescents or college‑aged populations
• Familiarity with electronic health records
• Strong customer service skills