Academic Clinical Placement Coordinator

Title: Academic Clinical Placement Coordinator

Employee Classification: Senior Clinical Operations Crd

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-College of Nursing

Department: HSC-Office of the Dean - Nursing-307000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth is excited to announce the formation of its College of Nursing. This new college will help address the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second-fewest nurses per capita in the U.S.

Position Overview

The Academic Clinical Placement Coordinator reports to the Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and is responsible for coordinating and securing high-quality clinical learning experiences for nursing students across academic programs. This role serves as a liaison between the College of Nursing, healthcare partners, faculty, and students to ensure that clinical placements meet program outcomes, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

The coordinator supports the operational execution of clinical education by managing placements, collaborating with the Office of Clinical Affairs in the maintenance of affiliation agreements and ensuring compliance, and contributing to the development of sustainable academic–practice partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of related experience in a hospital and/or ambulatory care setting. Requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint .
• Manages time and multiple projects Works independently.
• Maintains professional dress, grooming and demeanor.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy of reporting.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical education systems and impact on health care delivery.
• Data entry abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in administrative support.
• Experience with academic coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills.
• High functioning problem solving skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions and know when to check with higher authority.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and clinical education requirements.
• High proficiency in Microsoft office is required.

Job Duties

• Coordinate clinical placements for undergraduate and graduate nursing programs based on course objectives and program learning outcomes. 
• Match students with appropriate clinical sites and preceptors to ensure alignment with competency development.
• Work closely with Lead course faculty and program coordinators to identify clinical placement needs.
• Communicate placement assignments and updates to faculty and students.
• Collaborate with Associate Dean and track coordinators with preceptor vetting.
• Assist faculty with resolving clinical placement issues or concerns.
• Support evaluation processes and dissemination of results for clinical sites and preceptors.
• Manage placement timelines, scheduling, and communication with all stakeholders.
• Interface with clinical partners regarding onboarding of students, badging needs, Electronic health record access, and orientation attendance.
• Update, track, manage information, and generate reports associated with clinical rotations, capacity, utilization, and placement.
• Maintain accurate records of placements, clinical hours, and site utilization.
• Serve as a point of contact for clinical partners regarding student placements.
• Support efforts to expand clinical placement capacity and diversify clinical learning environments.
• Input student rotation requests and any placement changes in a timely manner.
• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement in clinical placement processes. 
• Participate on committees as assigned.
• Contribute to development and implementation of policies and procedures related to clinical placements.
• Foster strong relationships with healthcare systems, community organizations, and preceptors.
• Ensure students and preceptors meet all compliance requirements (e.g., background checks, immunizations, licensure verification).
• Ensure alignment with accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE) and state regulatory requirements (e.g., Texas Board of Nursing).
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, occasional evenings and weekends as required by college events. On campus position.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.