Director of Affiliated Sites

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 81,000 - 97,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Northeast Ohio Medical University’s Bitonte College of Dentistry is seeking a Director of Affiliated Clinical Sites to oversee the college’s external clinical training network of community health centers, hospitals, and public health facilities. The role ensures sites meet academic and regulatory standards while fostering partnerships that enrich dental education and serve underserved communities.

This position supports a collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities for

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in dental or healthcare administration, preferably involving clinical education or site coordination.
Knowledge of clinical education standards and compliance requirements in dental or other healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the college’s network of external clinical training sites.
Develop and negotiate affiliation agreements with external partners.
Monitor site performance and ensure compliance with academic and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize student placements and learning outcomes.
Travel to affiliated sites within the state as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field

Master’s degree

Tools

EHR

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

As part of your application, please submit a brief statement of values (less than 250 words) describing how your personal and professional values align with NEOMED’s core values of Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. We are seeking individuals who not only bring strong skills and experience, but also demonstrate a commitment to these values in their work performance.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Director of Affiliated Clinical Sites

Position Type

Position Type Admin/Professional

Department

Department Dentistry Affiliated Sites

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Pay Grade

Pay Grade MN10

Position Summary Information

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s ( NEOMED ) Bitonte College of DentistryNEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Director of Affiliated Clinical Sites in the Bitonte College of Dentistry who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment. At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Starting Salary Range: $80,635 to $96,762, commensurate with experience.9/17/26: This position has been reclassified from Pay Grade (PG) 10 to PG12 and the available salary range has been aligned with PG12.

Benefits & PerksNEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare CoverageCompetitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual Flexible Spending Account ( FSA ) or Health Savings Account ( HSA ) Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

RetirementState retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time OffGenerous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional BenefitsHybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151) Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45) Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

Summary

The Director of Affiliated Clinical Sites at the Bitonte College of Dentistry is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and strategic development of the college’s network of external clinical training sites. This includes community health centers, hospitals, and public health facilities affiliated with the college for the purpose of student education, patient care, and community engagement.

This position also ensures that all affiliated sites meet academic, clinical, and regulatory standards while fostering collaborative relationships with external partners to enhance the educational experience of dental students and support the college’s mission to improve oral health in underserved communities.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Administrative and Strategic Responsibilities:

Work with college leadership to expand and diversify the college’s clinical footprint through the identification of new partnership opportunities.
Provide regular reports and updates to the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and other college leadership on affiliated site activities and student outcomes.
Assist in budgeting and resource planning related to affiliated site operations.

Site Management and Oversight:

Oversee and manage the operational relationship between the Bitonte College of Dentistry and all affiliated clinical training sites.
Conduct routine site evaluations and collaborate with site leadership to implement necessary improvements or changes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective affiliated partners. Represent the college at meetings and site visits to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with institutional goals.
Serve as a 'concierge' who will facilitate NEOMED affiliated appointments for faculty at all affiliated clinical training sites.
Develop and negotiate affiliation agreements in coordination with legal and administrative departments.

Collaboration with Student Placement and Communication:

Coordinate student clinical rotations at affiliated sites, ensuring appropriate placement based on educational requirements and site capacity.
Serve as a liaison between site preceptors (faculty), students, and the college’s academic and clinical affairs teams to address concerns, resolve issues, and ensure optimal learning outcomes.
Monitor, document, and create summaries to document student performance feedback from affiliated site supervisors (faculty) and ensure integration into student evaluations.
Work with NEOMED IT department to ensure that the students’ grading system is available and stable online to allow continuous students’ clinical performance evaluation.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

Maintain records of affiliation agreements, site accreditation documentation, and compliance reports
Ensure that each site meets the college’s standards for educational quality, patient care, safety, and compliance with regulatory bodies (e.g., CODA , HIPAA , OSHA ). Gather a documents/policies portfolio for each site, to document compliance with said standards.
Ensure all sites adhere to the college’s policies for continuous quality improvement, clinical education, infection control, patient safety, and confidentiality.
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Office and Clinical Affairs Committee to assess performance and maintain high standards across all sites.
Organize periodic calibration retreats for faculty and staff at the affiliated sites to ensure consistency and quality of clinical education and quality assurance compliance.

Other Duties:

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in dental or healthcare administration, preferably involving clinical education or site coordination.
Knowledge of clinical education standards and compliance requirements in dental or other healthcare settings.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree ( MPH , MBA , or related)
Experience working within a dental school or academic health institution.
Familiarity with CODA standards, student clinical evaluation processes, and electronic health record ( EHR )

The preferred candidate will have:

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with internal teams and external partners.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment. Will require travel to affiliated sites within the state (some overnight travel may be necessary).

NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines

In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.

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