Director of Clinical Affairs

Touro College and University System; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro University California seeks a Director of Clinical Affairs to lead clinical education across its College of Health Sciences, aligning placement strategies with program needs. This senior role oversees staff, partnerships, and compliance, while driving quality assurance and accreditation readiness.

The position requires extensive experience in clinical education, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate across nursing, physician assistant, and imaging programs to secure high-quality

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health-related field, higher education administration, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical education coordination or academic health program administration.
• Deep understanding of clinical education requirements across multiple health professions (e.g., nursing, physician assistant, imaging sciences).
• Proven experience managing contracts and strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain clinical placement sites for all health sciences programs.
• Supervise and support program-level Clinical Coordinators across departments.
• Oversee clinical affiliation agreements, renewals, and contract documentation.
• Ensure accreditation standards alignment and participate in site visits and reporting.
• Maintain databases and generate reports on placement outcomes and site utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree in a health-related field

Doctoral degree (EdD, DNP, DHSc, PhD)

Job description

Director of Clinical Affairs

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule Shift: Day

Hours Per Week: 38

Travel: As needed

Category: Academic/Program Support

Overview

The Director of Clinical Affairs provides strategic leadership and oversight for all clinical education activities across the College of Health Sciences at Touro University California, including the Physician Assistant, Nursing, and Imaging (Sonography and Radiologic Technology) programs. This senior administrative position is responsible for securing, coordinating, and maintaining high‑quality clinical placements; managing clinical education staff; ensuring compliance with accreditation standards; and overseeing all clinical affiliation agreements. Additionally, this role supports the launch and implementation of new academic offerings, cultivating strong healthcare partnerships to ensure students receive exceptional clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Placement Management: Identify, develop, and maintain clinical placement sites for all health sciences programs. Establish and sustain strong relationships with clinical partners, hospitals, clinics, and community organizations. Ensure equitable and appropriate student placement based on program requirements and site availability.
• Leadership & Supervision: Supervise and support program-level Clinical Coordinators across all departments within the College of Health Sciences. Provide strategic direction, guidance, and coordination to maximize efficiency and consistency in clinical placement processes. Serve as the primary liaison among program directors, faculty, and clinical partners.
• Contracts & Compliance: Oversee all clinical affiliation agreements, including initiating, renewing, and tracking contract expirations. Ensure clinical sites meet all legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements. Collaborate with the Office of General Counsel and/or Contracts Office to maintain accurate, up‑to‑date documentation.
• Accreditation & Quality Assurance: Ensure clinical placement processes and documentation align with accreditation standards for each program. Participate in program accreditation reviews, site visits, and reporting related to clinical education. Monitor and assess the quality of clinical learning experiences through established evaluation and feedback mechanisms.
• Data Management & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive databases of clinical sites, contracts, and placement histories. Develop and present analytical reports on placement outcomes, site utilization, and student experiences.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Clinical Coordinators and administrative support staff

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in a health-related field, higher education administration, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical education coordination or academic health program administration.
• Deep understanding of clinical education requirements across multiple health professions (e.g., nursing, physician assistant, imaging sciences).
• Proven experience managing contracts and strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Doctoral degree (e.g., EdD, DNP, DHSc, PhD).
• Direct experience with relevant accreditation processes (CCNE, ARC-PA, JRCERT, or CAAHEP).
• Prior administrative or supervisory experience in a higher education setting.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment. Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Zachary Shapiro, 1310 Club Dr, CEO/Provost Suite, Vallejo, CA 94592, [e-mail] (707-638-5459) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [e-mail] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

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