Director - Clinical Education and Strategic Engagement

Position Announcement

Join a growing and innovative College of Health and Public Service committed to addressing Utah's healthcare workforce needs through strategic partnerships, clinical education, and community engagement. This newly created leadership position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of clinical education across a vast portfolio of healthcare programs, including nursing, physician assistant, respiratory therapy, dental hygiene, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant, emergency services, and others.

The Director of Clinical Education and Strategic Engagement will play a pivotal role in expanding clinical placement opportunities, strengthening relationships with healthcare and community partners, and developing systems that support student success and workforce development. This position provides the opportunity to collaborate with healthcare leaders, employers, faculty, students, alumni, and community stakeholders while influencing strategic initiatives that impact the healthcare workforce throughout Utah and beyond.

UVU is one of the fastest-growing universities in the region, and the College of Health and Public Service is experiencing significant growth through new programs, expanded enrollment, innovative partnerships, and investments in healthcare education. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build new initiatives, create lasting partnerships, and contribute to a mission-driven college focused on preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Program Management and Development: Provide oversight and priorities for all CHPS clinical programs' partnership developments and program needs. Regularly meet with clinical program directors, clinical educators, and program coordinators to create and coordinate plans for clinical placements and programmatic growth. Create and monitor college-wide guidelines and standard operating procedures to streamline coordination across CHPS programs (e.g., handbooks, invasive procedures; consent for lab participation, outreach, events, software utilization, accessibility, operational workflows). Explore non-traditional clinical opportunities (e.g., rural, native, out-of-state, others) to expand placements. Maintain a comprehensive database of clinical placement sites, contacts, and preceptors. Collect data and disseminate it to the Dean, programs, and stakeholders to inform strategic planning and decision-making. Partner with the UVU Clinical Education Director for affiliation agreements and clinical concerns. Collaborate with UVU/CHPS marketing and communication. Provide support for program accreditations.
• Outreach: Liaise with CHPS administration, health professions educators, program coordinators, and clinical site representatives (i.e., placement coordinators, recruiters, HR), to sustain relationships that lead to high-quality clinical placements. Coordinate opportunities for partners to engage with faculty, staff, and students at UVU facilities. Participate in career fairs of partner organizations to promote CHPS programs, student placements, and employment. Develop incentives to benefit partner organizations.
• Event and Stakeholder Planning: Organize high-quality employer networking events and partner engagement opportunities. Plan and coordinate outreach activities and engagement strategies that strengthen community partnerships and experiential learning. Supports preceptor appreciation events.
• Project Management: Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators related to clinical placements to guide decision-making. Coordinate with partners to develop project plans and ensure continual progress on collaborative goals and objectives.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Bachelor's degree in a health profession and 3-5 years of directly related work experience; OR any combination of relevant education and experience totaling 7-9 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced education (e.g., Master's or above) in a health profession, public health, counseling, or other relevant degree.
• Experience with high-level hospital or healthcare systems.
• Experience in programmatic development to support student success and clinical placements.
• Experience in higher education and program development and evaluation.
• Experience with specialized accreditation.
• Experience designing educational tools, training, and collateral materials.
• Knowledge of managing clinical placement and compliance software, such as myClinicalExchange, EXXAT, Verified Credentials, or similar programs.