Clearance and Contracts Manager

Georgetown University; EE. UU.; A distancia; USD 55.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Georgetown University seeks a Clearance and Contracts Manager to direct clinical affiliation and compliance infrastructure for the School of Nursing. You will oversee contract lifecycle, ensure HIPAA/FERPA compliance, and translate strategic objectives into actionable workflows and metrics.

As a senior leader, you will supervise the Clearance and Contracts Specialists, collaborate with academic leadership and external partners, and drive risk mitigation while aligning workflows with curricula

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience building, managing, and supervising teams.
• Ability to interpret federal/state laws and identify compliance risks.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee full lifecycle management of clinical education partnerships.
• Lead the Clearance and Contracts team to ensure compliance with HIPAA, FERPA and state-mandated healthcare rules.
• Translate programmatic goals into standardized workflows and performance metrics.
• Serve as liaison between academic leadership, clinical partners, and regulatory offices.
• Identify shifts in healthcare/education to adapt processes and mitigate risk.

Conocimientos

Project management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

Salesforce

InPlace

myCE (myClinicalExchange)

Exxat

DISA/Castle Branch

Google Drive

Box

Descripción del empleo

Requirements

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.

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.
• S rong 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:

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.