Associate Director of Hospital Partnerships and Operations
The Associate Director of Hospital Partnerships and Operations The position provides leadership for compliance operations, This position will report to the Chief Enrollment Services and Student Operations Officer. 1. Hospital Partnership Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with hospital Responsibilities include: 2. Affiliation Agreements and Contract Management Oversee the lifecycle of clinical affiliation agreements. Responsibilities include: 3. Regulatory, Financial and Accreditation Compliance Ensure all clinical partnerships and operations comply with Responsibilities include: 4. Clinical Operations and Documentation Oversight Oversee operational documentation required for clinical Responsibilities include: 5. Staff Leadership and Operational Oversight Provide leadership to staff supporting hospital partnerships Responsibilities include: 7. Data Management and Reporting Oversee clinical partnership reporting and data integrity. Responsibilities include: 8. Other Duties This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Hours & Travel The anticipated salary range for the Associate Director, Hospital Partnerships & Operations is $97,750 to $115,000 per year. The final salary offered may vary and will be determined based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, location, and education of the successful candidate. This information is provided per NYS local law.
is responsible for overseeing clinical partner relationships, hospital
affiliation agreements, and regulatory compliance related to clinical education
programs. This role ensures that institutional, regulatory, and operational
requirements are met across all clinical training sites while maintaining
strong partnerships with hospitals, preceptors, and clinical affiliates.
manages affiliation agreements, oversees partner documentation and
credentialing requirements, and ensures alignment between clinical partners and
institutional clinical education objectives.
Key Responsibilities
partners and clinical affiliates.
as primary institutional liaison to hospital partners
clinical sites receive required documentation prior to student rotations
operational expectations between clinical sites/preceptors/hospitals and
the institution
partner communication regarding program requirements
credentialing of preceptors
with legal in managing affiliation agreements and addendums
a database of active hospital agreements
with legal counsel on contract review
annual compliance audits of affiliation agreements
contract expiration and renewal timelines with legal
regulatory requirements.
federal, state, and local practice compliance regulations
NYSED and similar regulatory documentation processes
accreditation reporting requirements
with compliance and legal teams
student and site documentation meets institutional policies.
preceptor payment reporting processes.
financial reporting related to clinical sites
with finance departments regarding accruals and payments
rotations.
required documentation is sent to hospital partners prior to rotations
student credentialing and clinical onboarding requirements
preceptor credentialing and preceptor onboarding requirements
tracking of clinical evaluations and rotation documentation
compliance with clinical examination processes such as NBME exams
evaluation completion and reporting.
and compliance operations.
programs coordinators and hospital liaisons
operational performance metrics and service levels
standard operating procedures for compliance workflows
staff training and professional development.
partnership and agreement databases
reports related to clinical partner performance
accreditation and institutional reporting
operational data to improve processes.
coverage for clinical education operations as needed to ensure
uninterrupted service to preceptors, hospitals, clinical sites, students,
faculty and staff.
institutional initiatives and special projects as assigned.
clinical education operations in institutional meetings and strategic
discussions.
other duties and special projects assigned by leadership.
This position may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing
needs of the department/institution
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
of clinical education operations and hospital partnerships
of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements
organizational and project management skills
interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
working with contract administration and legal processes
to analyze data and operational metrics
written and verbal communication skills
to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
degree in healthcare administration, business administration, education,
or related field
years experience in clinical education operations, hospital partnerships,
or compliance
managing regulatory documentation or clinical agreements
supervising staff or leading operational programs.
degree in healthcare administration or related field
working with clinical affiliation agreements
in medical education or academic health systems.
full-time work schedule
hours may be required during peak scheduling periods
may be required for institutional meetings or clinical site visits
We Are
· Student Centric: We approach every task with a focus on supporting our students to achieve their lifelong learning goals in a safe, vibrant and welcoming environment.
· A Global Community: We are one team with an international outlook welcoming the strength in our diversity and the value each of us brings to what we do.
· Accountable: We take responsibility for our actions by being responsive, resourceful and respectful in delivering on our commitments with integrity and the highest ethical standards.
· Collaborative: We support and empower one another through open communications, cooperation, sharing knowledge and taking time to always listen and show we care.
· Committed to Excellence: We take pride in our ongoing pursuit for continuous improvement through creativity, rigor and best practices to produce meaningful outcomes.
About University Support Services, LLC
University Support Services LLC (USS) is an affiliate of St. George's University (SGU), a leading provider of international medical education. SGU students and faculty come from 151 countries to the island of Grenada, located in the West Indies. Our purpose is to support SGU to deliver best in class education for all SGU students. We put a special focus on the growing global need for diverse high-quality medical and healthcare professionals. USS is pivotal in positioning SGU as a premiere medical degree institute through its student-facing as well as functional support teams.
USS is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is company policy to fill positions with qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender presentation), age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States (including veteran status) or status as a victim of domestic violence, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy protects applicants and employees from discrimination in the hiring process.