Administrative Coordinator, Clinical Education

Compensation

$25.00 - $28.84 per hour, based on skills and experience.

The Department of Physical Therapy at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science invites applications for a full time Clinical Education Administrative Coordinator. Reporting to the Program Director, the Clinical Education Administrative Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Directors of Clinical Education to coordinate review of affiliation agreements, manage the clinical education databases; assist with the tracking and analysis of clinical education assessment data;

support student research through documentation management; and support the program director and administrative program coordinator of the Department of Physical Therapy.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short-term and long-term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b)-retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation/ personal leave, 15 sick days, and 9 paid holidays, paid winter break, plus two floating holidays.

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.

Today, the university's 6 colleges continue Dr. Franklin's legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain‑related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

Clinical

Education:

• Coordinate and provide oversight to the affiliation agreement process, ensuring that agreements are routed to the appropriate parties for signatures, edits, etc and following up clinical sites or other stakeholders as needed.
• Ensures an affiliation agreement is on file before student placements are made, in accordance with program policies, accreditation standards, and other regulatory requirements related to clinical education. Stay updated on relevant policies and communicate changes to stakeholders as necessary
• Facilitate the placement of physical therapy students in clinical sites by communicating with site coordinators, overseeing documentation requirements including affiliation agreements and certificates of insurance, and maintaining accurate placement records.
• Maintain databases and records of clinical sites, preceptors, student placements, and clinical performance assessment data ensuring all records are up‑to‑date and accurate, including student evaluations and clinical hours. Prepare reports as requested.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to support the goals of the clinical education department and the overall DPT program. Provide administrative support to the Directors of Clinical Education. Participate in departmental meetings and other initiatives as required.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating events such as workshops and clinical educator training sessions. Coordinate logistics, handle registrations, and provide on‑site support as required.
• Respond promptly to emails, phone calls, and other communications from students, faculty, clinical sites, and external stakeholders.

• Support the department's…