Clinical Site Development Rep

The mission of The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Clinical Site Development Representative works directly with Clinical Education Staff and Faculty to identify, select and secure new contractual clinical affiliate sites for the assigned program offering. This position is also responsible for maintaining relationships with existing affiliated sites and for clinical regional recruitment efforts that support the overall clinical education strategic plan for the University. The primary goal of this position is to acquire additional student clinical placement slots that meet student academic objectives as well as accreditation requirements.

To be successful in this position, the individual will have a thorough understanding of the assigned University academic programs, clinical placement requirements and programmatic accreditation requirements as they relate to clinical rotations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Identifies potential new clinical sites through marketing, attending association conferences, database research, faculty and student leads

Initiates contact with potential new sites for clinical rotations for all assigned programs

Qualifies sites based on University needs and requirements, and accrediting body requirements

Builds and supports relationships with contractual sites through regular communication

Communicates with and visits current and future sites as a means to gain preferred status with the sites

Works with clinical education faculty and academic program leadership to help prioritize sites and may serve as a liaison between clinical sites and clinical education department

Prepares, analyzes and submits reports to the department head

Represents the University and department by providing information about the University to clinical sites, attending conferences/seminars and through various forms of communication

Develops an action plan and travel itinerary for each trimester

Coordinates with marketing for any possible joint activities

Coordinates with other clinical site development representatives to plan appropriate and strategic site recruitment efforts for all USAHS degree programs

Meets regularly with department head and academic program leader for assigned program to strategize and provide updates

May perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary and assigned by department head and program leadership

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION

Reports to: Director, Clinical Education and matrixed reporting relationship to academic program leader(s)

TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL & PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required; preferred in healthcare

Two years of experience in business, marketing, sales, or healthcare

1-3 years of external sales or clinical development experience with the assigned program offering area and/or geographic region

Familiarity with medical terminology

High level of professionalism and strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills

Self-motivated and ability to perform with minimal direct supervision

Strong interpersonal skills including effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task and stay well-organized with attention to detail

Ability to work well under pressure and be eager to succeed in a competitive, results oriented environment

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and to interact effectively with colleagues, administrators and faculty members and students, as well as external constituencies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other database management systems

Valid driver’s license for State of residence and at least minimum liability insurance required by State.

TRAVEL

Reliable transportation and ability to travel (50%) within the United States as necessary. Ability and willingness to work evening and weekends and to travel overnight

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.