Director of Clinical Affairs

Overview

The Director of Clinical Affairs provides strategic leadership and oversight for all clinical education activities across the College of Health Sciences at Touro University California including the Physician Assistant Nursing and Imaging (Sonography and Radiologic Technology) programs. This senior administrative position is responsible for securing coordinating and maintaining high-quality clinical placements; managing clinical education staff; ensuring compliance with accreditation standards; and overseeing all clinical affiliation agreements. Additionally this role supports the launch and implementation of new academic offerings cultivating strong healthcare partnerships to ensure students receive exceptional clinical training.

Responsibilities

Clinical Placement Management: Identify develop and maintain clinical placement sites for all health sciences programs. Establish and sustain strong relationships with clinical partners hospitals clinics and community organizations. Ensure equitable and appropriate student placement based on program requirements and site availability.
Leadership & Supervision: Supervise and support program-level Clinical Coordinators across all departments within the College of Health Sciences. Provide strategic direction guidance and coordination to maximize efficiency and consistency in clinical placement processes. Serve as the primary liaison among program directors faculty and clinical partners.
Contracts & Compliance: Oversee all clinical affiliation agreements including initiating renewing and tracking contract expirations. Ensure clinical sites meet all legal regulatory and institutional requirements. Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel and/or Contracts Office to maintain accurate up-to-date documentation.
Accreditation & Quality Assurance: Ensure clinical placement processes and documentation align with accreditation standards for each program. Participate in program accreditation reviews site visits and reporting related to clinical education. Monitor and assess the quality of clinical learning experiences through established evaluation and feedback mechanisms.
Data Management & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive databases of clinical sites contracts and placement histories. Develop and present analytical reports on placement outcomes site utilization and student experiences.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Clinical Coordinators and administrative support staff

Qualifications

Required:
Masters degree in a health-related field higher education administration or a closely related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical education coordination or academic health program administration.
Deep understanding of clinical education requirements across multiple health professions (e.g. nursing physician assistant imaging sciences).
Proven experience managing contracts and strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations.
Demonstrated leadership communication and organizational skills.
Preferred:
Doctoral degree (e.g. EdD DNP DHSc PhD).
Direct experience with relevant accreditation processes (CCNE ARC-PA JRCERT or CAAHEP).
Prior administrative or supervisory experience in a higher education setting.

Maximum Salary

USD $140000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $140000.00/Yr.

Required Experience:

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