Clinical Site Development Administrator- FLORIDA, or adjoining States in Western Governors University at Austin, TX

• Internal Candidates: You must submit an up-to-date resume that highlights your knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required for the role, and your experience here at WGU for consideration. Last day to apply is 3/10/2022. Late applications will not be accepted.

Job Profile Summary:

The Clinical Site Development Administrator (CSDA) is responsible to provide input to Clinical Learning and Placement Support (CLPS) about the strengths of all clinical placement programs within the College of Health Professions by establishing and maintaining partnerships with affiliated health and community organizations in support of Clinical Field Placement. The CSDA will act as a liaison between WGU and Agencies in the facilitation of contracts with specific placement commitments from partnering facilities. Duties include outreach to facilities and organizations to establish and maintain a contractual relationship via phone, email, and, as appropriate, in person. CSDAs are responsible for facilitating initial clinical launches for their partnership accounts. The position reports to the Clinical Site Development Working Manager (CSDWM).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages relationships with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and other sites for all clinical placement programs within the College of Health Profession.
• Researches and evaluates potential healthcare sites to determine if they qualify for future partnership.
• Obtains initial signatures and renewal signatures on contracts between Western Governors University and clinical sites, based on alignment with course competencies.
• Manages initial cohort launches on the ground and subsequent cohort launches as needed.
• Manages relationships with existing clinical agency partners to ensure student and clinical site satisfaction as well as successful clinical experiences for all clinical placement programs and sustains or increases placement commitments. Responsible for the identification and assessment of concerns related to clinical experiences; facilitates appropriate intervention with the CSDWM.
• Attends clinical coordination meetings (i.e., partner based clinical placement meetings). Creates and delivers presentations to key hospital and site leaders.
• Develops innovative partnerships with hospital and site educators and leadership to provide educational services.
• Cultivates relationships to source potential full and part-time faculty.
• Maintains complete knowledge and understanding of WGU curriculum and clinical placement programs, and able to effectively explain the model to clinical partners.
• Participates in academic planning to secure clinical partnerships to ensure adequate student clinical placement.
• Develops deep partnerships to increase WGU’s reach and educational impact.
• Serves as role model for faculty, staff, and students in the areas of customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, attendance, and general professionalism.
• Utilizes relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation.
• Executes a relevant strategic account plan for every account owned, ensuring partnership launches, maintenance, project timelines, student impact and business results are achieved.
• Incorporates consistent utilization of marketing and partnership communication that will enhance WGU being top of mind for educational opportunities.
• Maintains timely, accurate and thorough documentation of all activities, tasks, contacts, and account management.
• Meets CSDWM Annual Clinical Affiliation and WGU goals which include enrollment goals and attendance at the first cohort of new sites acquired.
• Meets with the CSDWM weekly and as needed to discuss timelines and progress towards the acquisition of clinical sites under the guidance of the Director of Clinical Learning and Placement Support.
• Authentically projects and reflects the mission of WGU.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of successful demonstration of business development and/or sales competencies.
• Ability to make presentations to healthcare leaders and educators and be comfortable developing relationships via phone and in person.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Health Related field
• Applicant must reside in Florida

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid knowledge or experience working in healthcare field, directly with or for providers.
• Broad knowledge of project management.
• Knowledge and use of Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time independently by car, train, transit, and plane.

Disclaimer: This Job Description has been designed to indicate the general nature, essential duties, and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications that are required of the employee to do this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment and the University may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. #DEI #FLORIDA

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