Clinical Affairs Manager
The Clinical Affairs Manager is responsible for facilitating the growth of degree and certificate programs through cultivating clinical education opportunities and employer partnerships. This role collaborates closely with academic leadership and external partners to grow the network of clinical education, facilitate students' clinical experiences, and maintain partnerships with local employers. The role travels within a designated region for clinical site visits, networking, campus events, and local community events.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Actively develop clinical education experiences and externship affiliates; collaborate with degree Program Directors and Clinical Education Directors as needed to support the acquisition of clinical education affiliates.
- Collaborate with the Dean of Clinical Affairs to create ongoing Clinical Education training for faculty and students.
- Facilitate the utilization of the PMI alumni network to support Clinical Education placements.
- In collaboration with the Clinical Employer Services Manager, ensure affiliation agreements with clinical sites are current, accurate, viable, and adequate in meeting program needs; coordinate on any new or renewal affiliation agreements; coordinate a tracking and verification system for all assigned clinical affiliation contracts.
- Assist in developing and implementing a robust prevention plan to mitigate clinical placement loss in the event of a vacant Clinical Education Director, an unplanned placement cancellation, or a gap in the use of a clinical partner.
- Partner with the region’s community and campus departments in visible ways (eg, off-campus events, including graduation, job fairs, workforce, and marketing events) to develop existing relationships and build new community and healthcare industry partnerships.
- Occasional to frequent travel to campuses or events may be required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean of Clinical Affairs in support of Pima Medical Institute’s Mission and Strategic Goals.
- Additional job-related duties may be assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Leadership
- Management
- Communication
- Presentation
- Marketing and Design
MANAGEMENT DUTIES:
- Assigns and directs work to staff members within the department.
- Train new and existing employees, providing feedback and coaching, and supporting their professional growth and career advancement.
- Interviews, hires, orients, and trains new employees in collaboration with program directors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree in a relevant field of Healthcare Administration, Clinical Sciences, Education, or a related discipline from an accredited higher education institution.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience building clinical education partnerships.
- Experience with contract negotiations and managing clinical affiliation agreements.
- Proven track record of collaboration with academic program directors, clinical sites, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing clinical education programs and externship affiliations.
- Any combination of the above that establishes qualifications for the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of Healthcare Administration, Clinical Sciences, Education, or a related discipline from an accredited higher education institution.
- Knowledge of compliance standards and accreditation processes related to clinical education in healthcare.
- Strong background in leadership and team management, with the ability to guide faculty, students, and external partners effectively.
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
- None
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Hiring Range: &70,935 to $88,670
- Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA), Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Short & Long-term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Program