Manager of Clinical Operations

instructional activities, events, and community partnerships. The Manager will supervise classified staff, coordinate technology support, manage facilities and safety compliance, and facilitate collaborations with industry and community partners to promote Saddleback nursing programs. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from assigned administrator of record of a highly complex, multi-function division of large size, staff, and budget, such as a Dean or Director, or designee. Exercises functional and technical supervision over assigned classified professionals, student staff and contractual personnel, including recruitment, hiring, training, onboarding, and performance evaluation. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Strategic and Programmatic Leadership Oversee the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of Health and Wellness programs clinical operations, including but not limited to all nursing programs and other allied health programs. Develop and implement strategies to promote Health and Wellness programs by increasing community engagement and fostering partnerships with healthcare agencies and educational institutions to sustain and foster additional student placement partnerships. Assist in long-term planning for program expansion, student placements, facility enhancements, and resource allocation aligned with college and district goals. Represent Saddleback Health and Wellness programs in on- and off-campus meetings, outreach activities, and public relations efforts in relation to student placements. Operations and Facility Management Ensure daily operational needs are met, including student placement site management, safety compliance, and operational protocols for labs and instructional spaces. Manage budget preparation, forecasting, and expenditure tracking, ensuring financial resources are effectively allocated to support program and student placement needs. Assist with coordination of event and program logistics, including scheduling, staffing, requisitions, and equipment maintenance. Collaborate with Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations to monitor and recommend repairs or improvements to facilities and equipment to expand student placements and partnerships. Community Engagement and Outreach Serve as the liaison between Saddleback’s Health and Wellness programs and community, business, and industry partners, fostering relationships to support program development and student placements. Plan, organize, and execute outreach events, conferences, workshops, and promotional activities to support student placements. Develop and implement a coordinated outreach, marketing, and public relations plan to increase visibility and engagement for Saddlebacks Health and Wellness programs with regional student placement sites and partnerships. Supervision and Staff Development Provide functional and technical supervision over classified and technical staff, student workers, and temporary staff. Recruit, hire, train, onboard, and evaluate assigned support staff to create a positive, inclusive, and equity-minded work environment. Foster a culture of professional excellence, customer service, and innovation in clinical operations. Instructional Support and Safety Compliance Oversee instructional support functions for faculty, students, and visiting staff, ensuring effective use of instructional technologies and resources at student placement sites. Manage laboratory safety protocols, equipment usage, and staff training requirements, in coordination with District Risk Management. Ensure compliance with district policies and safety regulations across all facilities and instructional labs. Data and Reporting Collect, compile, and analyze data on program performance, resource utilization, and community engagement to support strategic decision-making. Prepare complex reports, budgetary forecasts, and other documentation for college and district leadership. Assist the Dean in meeting all reporting timelines and organizational workflow requirements. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES Education: Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, preferably a Bachelor Degree in Nursing. Experience: Three years of progressive leadership experience in operations management, career educational leadership, event operations, or business administration, preferably within an educational, healthcare, nursing or nursing education setting. Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff... LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California drivers license. KNOWLEDGE OF: Strategic planning, budget preparation, and resource management. Principles of training, supervision, and performance evaluation. ... ABILITY TO: Lead and manage complex operational activities... WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work Environment: Standard office, instructional lab, and event environments... Physical Demands: Primary job functions require sufficient physical ability... Supplemental Information Range 10 of the District Management Team Salary Schedule Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Hours per Week: 40 Months per Year 12