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Job Description

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Job Requisition ID:

R00049387

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

SON-Assistant Dean for Doctoral Programs

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Academic Clinical Program Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Academic Clinical Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, and oversight of clinical placements for students in professional training programs. This role ensures that all experiential learning opportunities align with academic requirements, accreditation standards, and institutional goals. The coordinator serves as a liaison between the institution, students, and external partners including hospitals, clinics, schools, and other professional settings.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required:

Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) and two (2) years of administrative support experience.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate with students, faculty, and external partners; excels in organization and problem-solving to manage complex placement logistics; maintains a high level of attention to detail in handling compliance and documentation; and effectively prioritizes tasks and manages time in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure clinical and internship sites that meet academic and accreditation requirements.
• Match students with appropriate placements based on program needs and student qualifications.
• Maintain and update affiliation agreements with external partners to ensure legal and institutional compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison among students, faculty, and site supervisors to coordinate placements and resolve issues.
• Monitor and track required documentation, including immunizations, background checks, and compliance records.
• Provide pre-placement orientation and resources to help students prepare for clinical experiences.
• Support faculty in monitoring student progress and addressing any placement-related concerns.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of clinical and internship sites on a regular basis.
• Recruit and onboard qualified site supervisors or preceptors in collaboration with placement partners.
• Maintain accurate records of placements, site contacts, and student evaluations in a centralized system.
• Generate reports for accreditation reviews, program assessments, and institutional reporting.
• Plan and coordinate informational events, such as orientations and site fairs, for students and site partners.
• Stay informed on industry trends and changes in clinical education standards and regulations.
• Participate in professional development to enhance knowledge and improve placement coordination practices.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes

Pay Class:

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

Yes

Job Posting Date:

04/8/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):