"Coordinator III - Regional Clinical Coordinator III (temporary)"

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Requisition: 202500291S

Title: Coordinator III - Regional Clinical Coordinator III (temporary)

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/636763.pdf

This is a full-time, temporary, benefits eligible position expected to end on or before 08/31/2030. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.

Occupational Category: Professional

Department: Dept of Clinical Education

Division: Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date: 09/15/2025

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: Ensures a comparable clerkship education for 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 guide lines 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 SHSU – 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. Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications: Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to supervise business functions. Communicate with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies. Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently, and communicate well. Public speaking skills are very important. Ability to travel usually within the state/region. Ability to learn new software, including Blackboard, e-Value, Aquifer, etc. Sets an example of professionalism and participates in professional development opportunities. This position will be based in one of the Affiliate Hospital in the region of Conroe, Montgomery and Spring area, and will require travel within the region for in person visits. This position will require as well minimum a monthly visit to our college located in the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine building at 925 City Central Avenue 77304, Conroe, TX. This is a full-time, temporary, benefits eligible position expected to end on or before 08/31/2030. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.

Organization

About Sam Houston State University: For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. 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. 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.

Company info
Website: https://www.shsu.edu/
Telephone: 936-294-1070
Location: 1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States