Clinical Education & Partnerships Coordinator

Virginia Community Colleges; Pulaski (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New River Community College is seeking a Clinical Coordination Specialist for the Division of Health Professions to plan, coordinate, and monitor clinical education experiences for students in health professions programs. The role acts as a primary liaison among students, faculty, clinical sites, and program leadership to ensure compliant and meaningful clinical placements.

The position supports readiness through documentation, onboarding, compliance tracking, and partner communications, while

Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience in healthcare, clinical education, academic, or health professions setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Current professional licensure as a nurse.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, healthcare professionals, and external clinical organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and clinical placement requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or other productivity software and a willingness to learn the institutional systems.
• Ability to maintain and protect sensitive students, faculty, and clinical information.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor clinical education experiences for health professions students.
• Serve as a primary liaison among students, faculty, clinical sites, healthcare organizations, and program leadership.
• Ensure clinical experiences are scheduled, educationally meaningful, and aligned with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate necessary documentation, health and safety requirements, onboarding, and orientation for clinical placements.
• Maintain strong clinical partnerships and identify opportunities to enhance student learning experiences.
• Assist faculty, students, and administration as needed and perform duties assigned by the dean.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Confidentiality

Nurse licensure

Organization

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Relationship building

Deadline management

Microsoft Office

Job description

New River Community College is seeking a Clinical Coordination Specialist for the Division of Health Professions to plan, coordinate, and monitor clinical education experiences for students in health professions programs. The role acts as a primary liaison among students, faculty, clinical sites, and program leadership to ensure compliant and meaningful clinical placements.

The position supports readiness through documentation, onboarding, compliance tracking, and partner communications, while