Clearance and Contracts Manager

Georgetown University; Texas; Remote; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University’s School of Nursing seeks a Clearance and Contracts Manager to provide strategic leadership for clinical affiliations and compliance. You will oversee lifecycle management of partnerships, supervise specialists, and translate programmatic objectives into actionable workflows and metrics.

The role demands strong organizational, regulatory, and communication skills, with experience in higher education or healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in administrative operations, contract management, or regulatory compliance in higher education or healthcare.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise teams and manage multiple complex projects under deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, data entry, and records management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with ability to explain legal concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret federal and state laws/regulations and identify compliance risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and strategic direction for clinical affiliation and compliance infrastructure.
• Oversee lifecycle management of clinical education partnerships and supervise the Clearance and Contracts Specialists.
• Establish robust workflows, performance metrics, and standardized protocols to mitigate risk across nursing programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Documentation accuracy

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

InPlace

myCE

Exxat

DISA/Castle Branch

Google Drive

Box

Job description

Requirements Job Overview

The Clearance and Contracts Manager provides expert operational leadership and strategic direction for the School of Nursing’s clinical affiliation and compliance infrastructure. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle management of clinical education partnerships, overseeing the Clearance and Contracts Specialist (s) and establishing the long-term framework for sustainable affiliation agreements. The Manager ensures that all legal, regulatory, and institutional standards—including HIPAA, FERPA, and state-specific healthcare mandates—are rigorously maintained to facilitate seamless student clinical placements. Acting as a critical liaison, the Manager translates high-level programmatic objectives into actionable workflows, robust performance metrics, and standardized protocols that ensure institutional excellence and risk mitigation across all nursing programs.

Work Interactions

This position reports to the Director of Clinical Education & Partnerships and directly supervises the Clearance and Contracts Specialist (s). The Manager serves as the primary escalation point for legal and compliance matters, partnering closely with academic leadership, clinical partners, the Director of Compliance, and student affairs to align contract workflows with curriculum requirements and program goals. The Manager serves as a change agent, proactively identifying shifts in the healthcare and higher education landscape and leading the transition of departmental processes to adapt to these changes.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required (Master’s preferred); 5+ years of experience in administrative operations, contract management, or regulatory compliance within a higher education or healthcare environment. Strong organizational, time-management, and project management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex concurrent projects under strict deadlines. Demonstrated success in building, managing, and supervising teams, with strong organizational, project management, and operational skills. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, data entry, and records management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical or legal concepts tactfully to diverse stakeholders (students, faculty, and external partners). Proven ability to interpret federal and state laws/regulations, identify compliance risks, and establish process-driven solutions. Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to manage conflict, foster collaboration, and represent the school to external legal and healthcare partners.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Proficiency with CRM databases (specifically Salesforce). Familiarity with clinical management systems such as InPlace, myClinicalExchange (myCE), Exxat, DISA/ Castle Branch, Google Drive, and Box. Experience developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with administrative, federal, state, or agency personnel.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Remote, with occasional travel to in-person university-related events (e.g., graduation, conferences, etc.). Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $54,616.00 - $100,493.33 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Benefits: Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

About Georgetown University

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

We’re a leading research university with a heart. Founded in the decade that the U.S. Constitution was signed, we’re the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today we’re a forward-looking, diverse community devoted to social justice, restless inquiry and respect for each person’s individual needs and talents. Grounded in our Jesuit, Catholic identity, the Spirit of Georgetown undergirds everything we do. Learn how HR CARES for faculty and staff, nurturing an environment of mutual respect where imaginations flourish and ideas are realized to positively impact the world.