Coordinator III - Regional Clinical Coordinator - Upper Gulf Coast

Posting Details Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs. Posting Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Requisition 202600087S Title Coordinator III - Regional Clinical Coordinator - Upper Gulf Coast FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 12. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf. Occupational Category Professional Department Dept of Clinical Education Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 04/09/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement Bachelor's degree in a related field. Three years of experience in a related field. Previous experience in healthcare, communications, marketing, public relations, or comparable field preferred. Experience working within a healthcare institution and with physicians and members of a healthcare team is strongly preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. Nature & Purpose of Position Performs complex administrative and supervisory program work and ensures a comparable clerkship education for Sam Houston State University (SHSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine medical students to include site recruitment, outreach, and development, scheduling, clerkship process improvement, and management of other clinical education initiatives. Primary Responsibilities Plans, develops, recruits, and maintains the community based clinical training sites and preceptors within the assigned region. Serves as the primary coordinator for clinical training experiences for students based on the clinical rotation calendar for each clinical site. Acts as the liaison with clinical sites and preceptors to coordinate and manage clinical training experiences for students to ensure the maximum quality educational experience is provided and meets the curriculum guidelines of the school, program, and the Commission on Osteopathic Accreditation (COCA). Establishes new clinical training sites in addition to maintaining relationships with current sites through face-to-face calls that are followed up with the appropriate communication. Orients students to the clinical training site(s) and community where the clinical training is taking place and makes site visits during student rotations to ensure an exceptional experience for both the student and preceptor. Researches adequate housing and travel support as needed for students during their clinical training experience. Provides an overview of the mission and function of the Sam Houston State University (SHSU) - College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) in the form of presentations to students, preceptors, health care sites, professional organizations and community programs. Ensures all clinical training programs adhere to the goals and objectives. Serves as an effective regional representative in the development of a region-wide presence with communities and in state-wide activities involving health professional programs, schools, and organizations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to supervise business functions. Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies.

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Coastal Bend - Upper Gulf Coast (Richmond/Rosenberg, El Campo, Bay City, Matagorda, Lake Jackson, Galveston) Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46813 EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report