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Clinical Placement Manager

Western Governors University (WGU) United States senior full-time

Salary

$98,200 - $162,100 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Clinical Placement Manager to join our Leavitt School of Health team. As a key strategic leader, you will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and continuously improving student clinical and field experiences across diverse academic programs.

The salary range for this position is $98,200.00 - $162,100.00.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Manage clinical placement operations and student success, ensuring a seamless transition from academic preparation to clinical practice
  • Design, implement, and evaluate clinical education programs to support student and faculty competency in patient care
  • Oversee budgets, staffing models, scheduling, and resourcing for clinical and lab operations
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with clinical partners and healthcare organizations
  • Hire, manage, coach, and develop direct reports
  • Provide strategic leadership to improve programs and services, aligning with accreditation standards and institutional goals

Requirements

  • Master's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Three years of leadership or supervisory experience in managing projects, leading cross-functional teams, and analyzing data
  • Experience with field placement, student behavior/conduct concerns, and process improvement projects

Benefits

  • Full-time, regular position with 40 standard weekly hours
  • Eligible for bonuses and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plan
  • Flexible paid time off and sick time
  • 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave

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Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • terminal degree
  • licensure or certification
  • compliance and accreditation experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://wgu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/United-States/Senior-Manager--Clinical-Experience_JR-026610

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