Director, Clinical Placement Office

Endicott College•St. Louis, MO

4d•$75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Director, Clinical Placement Office in the School of Nursing, reporting to the Dean provides strategic leadership for the Clinical Placement Office (CPO) within the Cummings School of Nursing and Health Sciences. The CPO is responsible for securing, coordinating, and maintaining all clinical and internship placements across nursing programs. The Director oversees the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and ongoing development of clinical faculty to ensure excellence in clinical instruction and full alignment with programmatic, regulatory, and accreditation standards. As a key member of the School of Nursing leadership team, the Director serves on institutional and program committees as appointed and collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders. The role also represents the Clinical Placement Office in public-facing School of Nursing activities, delivering clinical education information to diverse constituent groups and supporting the School’s mission and strategic goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
Current RN licensure in Massachusetts, or eligibility for Massachusetts licensure.
Minimum of two years of clinical practice experience as a registered nurse.
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage, support, and teach college-age learners.
Strong commitment to a student-centered academic environment and inclusive educational practices.
Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and customer service skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across diverse groups.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to lead initiatives and collaborate effectively across the School of Nursing and the broader Endicott community.
Proven ability to work efficiently, accurately, and independently while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in Google Workspace tools, including Forms, Docs, Drive, Sheets, and Gmail.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing or a closely related field preferred.
Prior clinical teaching experience in a baccalaureate nursing program or hospital-based setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees all operations of the Clinical Placement Office, including the placement, coordination, and oversight of undergraduate and graduate students in clinical and internship settings.
Develops and sustains strong, collaborative relationships with clinical coordinators, clinical practice partners, and didactic course faculty to support effective clinical education delivery.
Supports clinical faculty through regular, proactive communication, ensuring they remain engaged, informed, and connected throughout the clinical placement process.
Ensures the quality and effectiveness of clinical placements through ongoing faculty communication and systematic review of student feedback to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborates with the Dean, Associate Deans, and faculty to ensure clinical sites are sufficient in number and aligned with course objectives and required skill acquisition for corresponding didactic coursework.
Coordinates and registers students for clinical placements each semester in accordance with faculty-established guidelines related to placement location, variety, and program requirements.
Manages personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for clinical facilities each semester, including N95 fit testing and compliance coordination.
Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and waivers for unique clinical situations (e.g., vaccination exemptions, COVID testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements), and orients students and faculty to policy updates each semester through the Student Canvas Information Page and other communication channels.
Supervises and supports Clinical and Internship Coordinators in fulfilling role responsibilities, including the maintenance of student records, adjunct clinical faculty records, and clinical agency contracts.
Coordinate the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, management, and evaluation of adjunct clinical faculty, serving as the primary liaison among clinical sites, adjunct faculty, and the School of Nursing.
In collaboration with the Dean, recruit and interview adjunct clinical faculty to ensure high-quality, consistent delivery of the curriculum in clinical settings; match faculty credentials and expertise to appropriate clinical assignments.
Orient and support adjunct clinical faculty in the delivery of clinical course content and the use of effective instructional methodologies to promote consistency across course sections and alignment with program outcomes.
Ensure full compliance with Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN) policies and procedures related to clinical faculty appointments, waivers, and clinical instruction.
Prepare and maintain required documentation and data tables for the annual BORN report related to adjunct clinical faculty and preceptors.
Ensure all hiring materials and onboarding documentation for adjunct clinical faculty are complete, accurate, and submitted in a timely manner.
Maintain up-to-date, accurate personnel files for adjunct clinical faculty in accordance with institutional, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Contributes to the overall success and strategic direction of the School of Nursing through active participation as a member of the School of Nursing & Health Sciences Leadership Team.
Serves as an ex officio member of the Faculty Development Committee, coordinating and facilitating faculty development initiatives for adjunct clinical faculty.
Represents the School of Nursing at meetings with external agencies and regulatory bodies, including Clinical Collaborative Partners (CCP) and the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN), as needed.
Be an active participant in the life of the College by attending and supporting major events such as Commencement, Homecoming, and other all-hands-on-deck gatherings.
As a member of the leadership team, model a strong commitment to community engagement.
Other duties as assigned.