Assistant Director, Clinical Education & Rotations

Western University of Health Sciences; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences in Lebanon, Oregon, is seeking an Assistant Director of Clinical Education to oversee clinical rotations for DO students and supervise department staff and preceptors. The role emphasizes program administration, accreditation readiness, and collaboration with the HCOM leadership.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of management experience in a clinical or medical school setting, with strong project and event management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of five years of management or administrative experience, preferably in a clinical or medical school academic setting.
• Project and event management experience preferred.
• Experience managing rotations logistics and preceptor engagement in a medical school environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Department of Clinical Education, including operational oversight of department activities.
• Determine administrative priorities, schedule, and assign work to non-exempt staff.
• Oversee the effective management of students, preceptors, and staff.
• Ensure effective relationship management with preceptors and students on rotations.
• As directed, perform rotation site visits, conduct audits of clinical experience quality, compliance with University policy, and ensure appropriate supervision of medical students is maintained.
• Assist second-year pre-clinical students with transition to clinical years.
• Oversee event management related to Clinical Education including but not limited to Preview Day, Didactic/Conference Week, Hospital Day, and Residency Fair.
• Organize preceptor events as directed. Coordinate Didactic Weeks and rotations orientation — collect, copy, and process examinations; coordinate lecture materials; arrange for exam proctors.
• Manage student scheduling for OMS III and OMS IV; resolve conflicts between students, medical facilities, and preceptors; secure new rotation sites when needed; assist students modifying rotation schedules per departmental policy.
• Collaborate with HCOM Operations and Academic Informatics on business management systems.
• Prepare accreditation documents as needed and participate in curriculum improvement processes.
• Collaborate with various HCOM departments as directed by the Associate Dean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship management

External relations

Project/event management

Reports & presentations

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Western University of Health Sciences in Lebanon, Oregon, is seeking an Assistant Director of Clinical Education to oversee clinical rotations for DO students and supervise department staff and preceptors. The role emphasizes program administration, accreditation readiness, and collaboration with the HCOM leadership.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of management experience in a clinical or medical school setting, with strong project and event management