Clinical Placement & Compliance Coordinator

Herzing University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Herzing University in Atlanta (Sandy Springs) seeks a Clinical Placement & Compliance Coordinator to oversee student clinical placements, support compliance requirements, and maintain accurate documentation across programs. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Placement & Compliance, you will coordinate placements, liaise with clinical partners and faculty, track deadlines, and ensure eligibility for coursework.

Hybrid work possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical, healthcare, or higher education settings.
• Experience in clinical coordination or healthcare administration preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical education environments and accreditation standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student clinical placements to ensure preparedness for coursework.
• Maintain accurate placement records and ensure hours compliance.
• Provide guidance on requirements, timelines, progression.
• Track and verify compliance documentation.
• Communicate expectations and updates to students and faculty.
• Collaborate with clinical partners and internal stakeholders.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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The Clinical Placement & Compliance Coordinator (CPCC) supports the execution of clinical placement and compliance activities within an assigned region or program area. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Placement & Compliance, this position is responsible for coordinating student clinical placements, supporting student and faculty compliance requirements, maintaining accurate documentation, and providing operational support to ensure students are prepared and eligible to participate in clinical coursework. The coordinator serves as an operational liaison among students, faculty, clinical partners, and internal stakeholders to support timely placement, regulatory compliance, and positive clinical learning experiences.

The position is based onsite at the Atlanta (Sandy Springs) campus and supports both campus-based and online programs, with the potential for a hybrid work schedule.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years' experience required working in clinical, healthcare, office/auditing, or higher education setting.
• Prior experience in clinical coordination, healthcare administration, higher education operations, or related fields preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical education environments, regulatory requirements, or accreditation standards is preferred.

Compensation is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. It is uncommon for new employees to start near the top of the salary range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with company match. The salary range for this role is $54,485 to $73,715.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Clinical Placement Coordination:

• Coordinate student clinical placements in accordance with established timelines to ensure preparedness for clinical coursework.
• Maintain accurate placement records to ensure clinical experiences fulfill required hours, within the established timelines, and in accordance with university operating procedures.
• Evaluate clinical placement capacity and determine appropriate student assignments based on program and site requirements.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to students regarding clinical requirements, timelines, and progression, and exercising judgment to support successful outcomes.
• Prioritize competing placement issues based on program needs, risk, and stakeholder impact.
• Follow protocols established by affiliated clinical sites when requesting student placement and assigning students to clinical experiences.
• Assess clinical placement challenges and determine appropriate solutions, escalating only complex or high-risk issues to the Director of Clinical Placement & Compliance or appropriate leadership as needed.

Clinical Compliance:

• Support student compliance processes to ensure all requirements are completed by established deadlines and prior to participation in clinical experiences.
• Track, verify, and maintain compliance documentation in accordance with university and clinical site requirements.
• Communicate compliance expectations, deadlines, and status updates to students and faculty in a timely manner.
• Assess student compliance issues and determine appropriate interventions or escalations in consultation with leadership.
• Analyze compliance data to identify potential risks, trends, or gaps and provide recommendations to leadership to improve processes or resolve issues.

Communication & Stakeholder Coordination:

• Serve as a subject matter resource to students and faculty regarding clinical placement and compliance questions.
• Provide exceptional service to stakeholders through timely and professional communication to meet University expectations.
• Coordinate communication with clinical partners related to student rosters, schedules, and compliance documentation as directed.
• Collaborate with faculty, program leadership, and clinical teams to ensure alignment of placement and compliance activities.
• Document student status updates in accordance with operating procedures to ensure visibility and accuracy of on-going reporting.
• Participate in crossfunctional initiatives supporting clinical placement and compliance operations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.
• Constantly operates office and/or teach equipment which may include computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.
• Frequently uses voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff, or colleagues face-to-face or over the telephone.
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess.
• Occasionally move, carry, or lift ten pounds.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/nondiscrimination-policy

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.