Director of Clinical Academic Practice Partnerships

Pepperdine University•Calabasas, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Nursing (SON) at Pepperdine University seeks a candidate for the Director of Clinical Academic Practice Partnerships for its developing nursing programs, currently a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and an Entry Level Master’s Degree in Nursing (ELM). The director reports to the Dean of the SON and collaborates with SON leadership personnel to lead and manage the clinical educational experiences, including placements, for all nursing programs. The director will have the following personal attributes: An active and abiding Christian faith, a sincere commitment to advancing Pepperdine University’s Christian mission, and a dedication to the integration of faith and learning. Commitment to the highest moral, ethical, and academic standards. The skill to develop relationships of trust across a wide range of internal and external constituents. Strong organizational skills and work ethic. Outstanding, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as a high degree of proficiency in the use of computing technology. Located in western Los Angeles County near Ventura County, Pepperdine University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity and excellence of the University and our surrounding communities. Pepperdine seeks candidates for the director of clinical academic practice partnerships who have demonstrated a commitment to nursing education.

Requirements

A master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Prior leadership and administrative experience.
A record of outstanding professional performance.
Demonstrated a commitment to nursing education.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.
Ability to show respect for workplace differences.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience directing clinical placements and academic/practice partnerships in a nursing program.
Three or more years of successful administration in a department/school of nursing.
Successful prior experience with accrediting agencies, educational accreditors, and the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate the clinical experiences for all Pepperdine nursing students, including providing guidance and support during clinical rotations.
In collaboration with the SON program leadership, obtain initial clinical placement sites for nursing students.
Supervise administrative staff, both current and future, who support the clinical placement process for the SON.
Direct and manage the use of the PeopleGrove ELMS platform to administer and manage all aspects of SON clinical placements.
In collaboration with clinical coordinators across the College of Health Science, Sustain and manage clinical affiliation agreements with all placement sites, including the execution of contracts and maintaining accurate and current records.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with clinical affiliates.
Coordinate student placements to clinical sites, including the management of schedules and ensuring the availability of adequate clinical opportunities.
Collaborate with the Dean of the SON, SON leadership, and nursing faculty to align clinical experiences with curriculum learning outcomes.
Support SON personnel in recruiting and developing clinical and adjunct faculty.
Coordinate in collaboration with the Dean or their designee and SON leadership, the annual joint advisory meeting.
Oversee the management tools for screening and clinical experience solutions to meet clinical agency requirements (i.e. Complio).
Maintain accurate student and employee clinical records and evaluations, while ensuring compliance with University, accreditor, agency, and regulatory standards.
Continually monitor and assess the effectiveness of all clinical experiences.
Remain current with nursing education best practices and industry trends to enhance the quality of clinical education.
Facilitate engagement opportunities between the nursing program and community.
Ensure compliance with University, curriculum, agency, and regulatory requirements and standards.
Work positively and collaboratively with the Dean of the College of Health Science and the deans/directors of other academic units within the college to advance the success of the college.