Graduate Clinical Placement & Contracts Coordinator

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Job Description Summary
Miami University is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Clinical Placement Coordinator to oversee clinical placements for students in our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with healthcare organizations, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements, and managing all clinical contracts for the nursing department. The ideal candidate is a strategic relationship-builder with strong organizational skills and a keen eye for contract compliance. This position may require minimal travel to surrounding states to establish and strengthen the student placement network.

Duties:

Clinical Placement Development & Coordination

• Identify, solicit, and secure new clinical partnerships for graduate nursing students. 
• Strengthen and maintain existing relationships with healthcare organizations, preceptors, and clinical sites.
• Coordinate student placements, ensuring alignment with program goals and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with faculty and clinical partners to assess site suitability and student learning objectives.

 

Contract & Compliance Management

• Oversee contract negotiation, execution, and renewal for all clinical affiliations.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation regulations for clinical education.
• Maintain accurate records of agreements, site evaluations, and student placements.

 

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison between the nursing department and clinical partners.
• Work closely with preceptors, site coordinators, faculty, and students to support a positive clinical experience.
• Communicate clinical placement policies, expectations, and timelines to all stakeholders.
• Support with orientation of clinical faculty and preceptors

 

Administrative & Reporting Duties

• Maintain an up-to-date clinical placement database and generate reports as needed.
• Assist with student onboarding, ensuring completion of required clearances, immunizations, and background checks.
• Contribute to continuous program improvement and accreditation documentation related to clinical education.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; (Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Education, or related field).

Consideration may be given to applicants with a Master’s degree; experience in clinical education coordination, healthcare administration, or academic partnerships preferred; strong ability to build and sustain relationships with external organizations; highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities; excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

 

Required Application Documents

Cover letter and resume

 

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be addressed to Stephanie Nicely, search committee chair, at nicelys@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two weeks after posting and continue until the position is filled.

 

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify.

 

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

 

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

 

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