Posted 1mo ago

Director of Clinical Education Operations

@ St. George's University
Great River or Englewood or Billings or Ivins
$119k-$140k/yrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Oversee scheduling, Lead teams, Ensure accreditation
Requirements Summary:Lead clinical education operations; oversee scheduling, accreditation, data systems; 7-10 years in clinical education; leadership experience.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Clinical rotation scheduling systems, Data reporting tools, Institutional data platforms
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Director of Clinical Education Operations

The Director of Clinical Education Operations – MGE provides
strategic leadership and operational oversight for all clinical education
operations supporting medical students during their clinical training years.
This role ensures the successful coordination of clinical rotations, student
progression, compliance with accreditation standards, and effective management
of clinical education systems.

The Director oversees Senior/Assistant Directors of Clinical
Education Operations who manage Clinical Student Administrators responsible for
clinical scheduling, student advising, and clinical rotation coordination. The
Director ensures operational consistency across teams while supporting institutional
goals related to student success, accreditation compliance, and clinical
training capacity.

This position collaborates closely with academic leadership,
hospital partnerships teams, and institutional departments to ensure clinical
education programs operate efficiently and meet all regulatory and
accreditation requirements.

This role reports to the Chief
Enrollment Services and Student Operations Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Program Oversight

  • Provide strategic leadership for clinical education
    operations supporting third- and fourth-year medical students.

Responsibilities include:

  • Oversee
    operational management of clinical rotation scheduling and student
    placement across all clinical programs.
  • Ensure
    students are scheduled appropriately to meet academic requirements and
    graduate on time.
  • Develop
    operational strategies that support student progression, clinical capacity
    management, and institutional growth.
  • Ensure
    operational alignment with institutional goals and academic program
    requirements.

Team Leadership and Organizational Management

  • Provide leadership and supervision for Assistant Directors
    and clinical education operations staff.

Responsibilities include:

  • Directly
    supervise Senior/Assistant Directors of Clinical Education Operations.
  • Provide
    leadership and guidance to teams responsible for clinical scheduling and
    student advising.
  • Ensure
    Senior/Assistant Directors effectively manage Clinical Student
    Administrators supporting clinical students.
  • Establish
    performance expectations, operational metrics, and service standards.
  • Support
    staff development, training, and professional growth across clinical
    education teams.

Clinical Scheduling and Student Progression Oversight

  • Ensure effective management of student schedules and
    clinical placement processes.

Responsibilities include:

  • Oversee
    scheduling operations for third- and fourth-year clinical rotations.
  • Monitor
    student rotation schedules to ensure completion of required clerkships and
    electives.
  • Ensure
    scheduling practices comply with institutional policies, accreditation
    requirements, and state regulations.
  • Address
    escalated scheduling conflicts and complex student placement issues.
  • Ensure
    accurate tracking of student progression toward graduation requirements.

Data Systems and Operational Reporting

  • Ensure effective use and management of clinical education
    data systems.

Responsibilities include:

  • Oversee
    rotation management systems and reporting platforms used to manage
    clinical placements.
  • Ensure
    accuracy of student scheduling data and reporting tools.
  • Monitor
    operational metrics related to student placement, rotation capacity, and
    program performance.
  • Develop
    reports to support institutional planning, accreditation requirements, and
    leadership decision-making.

Compliance and Accreditation Management

  • Ensure clinical education operations meet all institutional,
    accreditation, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include:

  • Maintain
    compliance with FERPA and other regulatory standards.
  • Ensure
    clinical education operations align with accreditation requirements.
  • Support
    institutional accreditation and program review processes.
  • Ensure
    student scheduling aligns with Registrar and Financial Aid requirements.
  • Monitor
    operational compliance across clinical sites and training programs.

Student Support and Success Oversight

  • Ensure students receive consistent support throughout their
    clinical training.

Responsibilities include:

  • Oversee
    processes used by Clinical Student Administrators to support and advise
    clinical students.
  • Ensure
    student advising and communication processes support student success.
  • Monitor
    escalation of student concerns and ensure timely resolution.
  • Support
    initiatives that enhance the clinical student experience and educational
    outcomes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to
    support clinical education operations.

Responsibilities include:

  • Serve
    as liaison between academic leadership, clinical education teams, and
    hospital partnership teams.
  • Work
    closely with the Registrar, Admissions, Financial Aid, and other
    institutional departments.
  • Partner
    with clinical site administrators and hospital leadership to support
    clinical training programs.
  • Provide
    leadership input on clinical education strategy and operational
    improvements.

Process Improvement and Strategic Initiatives

  • Drive continuous improvement of clinical education
    operations.

Responsibilities include:

  • Identify
    opportunities to improve clinical scheduling, data management, and student
    support processes.
  • Implement
    operational improvements that increase efficiency and consistency.
  • Support
    implementation of new technologies and workflow enhancements.
  • Contribute
    to strategic initiatives that strengthen clinical education programs.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Provide
    operational leadership during peak periods or operational challenges.
  • Support
    institutional initiatives and special projects as assigned.
  • Represent
    clinical education operations in institutional meetings and strategic
    discussions.
  • Perform
    other duties and special projects as assigned by senior leadership.

This description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
This position may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing
needs of the department/institution.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong
    leadership and organizational management skills
  • Knowledge
    of clinical education operations and medical education systems
  • Expertise
    in clinical rotation scheduling and student progression management
  • Strong
    data analysis and reporting capabilities
  • Excellent
    communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability
    to lead teams and manage complex operational environments
  • Strong
    problem-solving and decision-making skills

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s
    degree required
  • Master’s
    degree in healthcare administration, education, business administration,
    or related field preferred

Experience

  • 7–10
    years experience in clinical education operations, medical education, or
    healthcare administration
  • 3–5
    years leadership or management experience
  • Experience
    managing clinical rotation scheduling or medical education programs
    preferred
  • Experience
    working with clinical education management systems and institutional data
    platforms preferred

Work Environment

  • Primarily office-based or remote work within a collaborative
    operational environment supporting medical education programs.

Hours & Travel

  • Standard
    full-time work schedule
  • Extended
    hours may be required during peak scheduling periods
  • Limited
    travel may be required for institutional meetings or clinical site visits

The anticipated salary range for the Director of Clinical Education Operations is $119,000 to $140,000 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.


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.