Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Clinical Education Coordinator
Career Insights for Curriculum Specialist
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on California data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Curriculum Specialist works in a public school district to coordinate curriculum. Works with teachers to develop curriculum that helps students learn effectively and meets state educational standards. Analyzes student assessment data, and chooses textbooks, educational materials, and new technologies to support teaching. May specialize in particular grade levels or subject areas, or education for specific groups of students such as English Language Learners.
$76,631 / year median in California
Job Description
Functions:
The Coordinator of Clinical Education supports the DPTE-OR with primary focus on the clinical education component of the curriculum and secondary focus on new student recruitment and admissions. The Coordinator of Clinical Education works with the DCE and in the interest of the clinical education (CE) team by collaborating as a CE team member to assist and relieve the workload of the DCE and the Assistant Director(s) of Clinical Education. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Good computer skills necessary to set up document formats in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EXXAT, and any other software programs required by the position. Ability to maintain the department website, maintain Clinical Education Program Sharepoint site, and develop / maintain department social media accounts. Ability to make decisions and work with minimal supervision. Experience with fax, copy machine, printer, and telephone operation. Good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, clinical partners, and other contacts. Ability to communicate with others in person, via telephone, Internet/Intranet, and e-mail. Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.Required Qualifications Education:
Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bachelors' Degree required.Experience:
5 years administrative/secretarial experience. Experience with various computer software including Office 365. Experience with student placement software (Exxat) highly preferred. Preferred Qualifications Master's preferred. Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities Clinical Education Duties, in conjunction withDCE:
Provides an independent first review of the integrity and accuracy of the clinical education database, including clinical sites, key contacts, and affiliation agreements. Ensures the maintenance of current and compliant student clinical education and confidentiality records related to clinical experiences. Serves as the primary administrator for Exxat, overseeing the creation, management, and maintenance of records, documentation, and system data necessary to support clinical placement operations and regulatory compliance. Provides critical monitoring of workflows and data management processes, ensuring timely coordination and follow-up with students, faculty, and clinical partners to facilitate efficient clinical placements and prevent delays. Collaborates with the DCE, clinical education faculty, and Affiliations Agreements Team in the execution of affiliation agreements and maintenance of contract records. Communicates contract expiration dates and specific contract items with the clinical education faculty as needed to maintain appropriate records and clinical partnerships in alignment with CAPTE criteria. Creates reports regarding clinical education data from the Exxat software system and theAPTA CPI
grading tool in collaboration with the DCE and the clinical education faculty. Coordinates, organizes, and maintains the records of clinical education team meetings, publishes meeting minutes, records voting, and references meeting minutes and records to support clinical education processes, policies, and procedures. Charged with review and workflow oversight of pre-rotation onboarding in coordination with DCE. Creates Reports and performs database management Key Responsibilities Participates in the annual update of the Clinical Education Student Handbook. Works with the state authorization team and communicates with the DCE regarding state authorization associated with pending and current clinical placements. Performs record keeping of annual updates to liability certificates in alignment with university, accreditation standards, and affiliation agreements. Participates in assessment and accreditation activities to promote ongoing quality improvement of the clinical education program and to maintain compliance with CAPTE standards, policies, and procedures Key Responsibilities Other Clinical Education Duties, in conjunction withDCE:
The Coordinator of Clinical Education is charged with the accounting of clinical education expenditures, including, but not limited to, the allocation of funds using the Concur reimbursement system, management and creation of check requisitions, management of purchases through Elixir, drafting and coordination of budget transfers, credit card reconciliation, and all expenditure follow ups with both the university and associated external vendors. Included here is also the management of budgetary record keeping and associated budgetary reports of the Clinical Education faculty to be shared with the departmental budget authorities as needed or requested. Communicates regularly with the DCE and Director of Operations regarding budget items and available funds. Coordinates the student placement processes, including March Mailing and related clinical placement activities, by facilitating communication among students, faculty, and clinical partners; managing workflow timelines and documentation requirements; and ensuring timely completion of placement-related tasks to support successful clinical assignments. The Coordinator of Clinical Education schedules meetings and facilitates processes for new site development. New site development may include site outreach and solicitation, and other planning processes for site development. Coordinates with the DCE and clinical education faculty regarding communication with students, clinical partners, and affiliates, including tasks related to new and current site development. Collaborates with the clinical education faculty to develop a strong clinical education environment.Key Responsibilities Admission Activities:
Coordinates the planning, organization, and implementation of student recruitment and admissions activities in collaboration with the DPTE-OR Director of Admissions, ensuring effective communication, scheduling, and execution of admission-related initiatives. Serves as a key point of coordination for prospective student engagement by facilitating admissions interviews, campus tours, recruitment events, and outreach activities. Maintains ongoing communication with prospective students, faculty, and admissions stakeholders; coordinates workflow and scheduling; and ensures timely follow-up throughout the recruitment and admissions process to support enrollment goals and a positive candidate experience. Key Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned by the DCE, ADCEs, Director of Operations, Director of Admissions or programmatic leadership. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule This is a in office position. Not remote. Office hours, 8 AM-5 PM; M-F As needed for after hours events Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,- Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
- Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
- Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
- As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
- WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
- We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!
This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.