Academic Clinical Program Coordinator - School of Dentistry
Core
Planning, implementation, and oversight of clinical placements for students in professional training programs, ensuring alignment with academic requirements and accreditation standards.
Role type
Academic Clinical Program Coordinator
Builds
Experiential learning opportunities for professional training students
Domain
Higher education / Clinical education administration
Required skills
Administrative support, Clinical site identification, Student placement matching, Affiliation agreement management, Compliance documentation, Pre-placement orientation, Site evaluation, Preceptor recruitment, Record maintenance, Report generation
Responsibilities
Identify and secure clinical and internship sites that meet academic and accreditation requirements; Match students with appropriate placements based on program needs and student qualifications; Maintain and update affiliation agreements with external partners to ensure legal and institutional compliance; Serve as the primary liaison among students, faculty, and site supervisors to coordinate placements and resolve issues; Monitor and track required documentation, including immunizations, background checks, and compliance records; Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of clinical and internship sites on a regular basis; Recruit and onboard qualified site supervisors or preceptors in collaboration with placement partners; Generate reports for accreditation reviews, program assessments, and institutional reporting.