About the Role:
Oklahoma City University is seeking a relationship-driven professional to help grow clinical placement opportunities for the Kramer School of Nursing's Advanced Practice Programs. This role offers the opportunity to build lasting partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations across the region while directly supporting the education of the next generation of advanced practice nurses.
As Advanced Practice Clinical Liaison, you'll be a member of the Kramer School of Nursing team, partnering closely with the Operations Manager and program faculty to identify, recruit, and maintain the clinical sites and preceptors that make hands-on learning possible.
This position is well suited for an organized professional with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, who is comfortable representing the university to outside partners, and takes real satisfaction in helping students succeed. The Liaison reports to the Operations Manager and works closely with faculty throughout the Kramer School of Nursing.
What You'll Do:
As Advanced Practice Clinical Liaison, you'll identify and cultivate clinical site and affiliation opportunities, and serve as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and external partners throughout the placement process. Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying and cultivating new clinical site and affiliation opportunities to support program growth and student learning needs
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clinical sites, agencies, and healthcare partners
- Identifying, recruiting, and retaining qualified preceptors
- Conducting site visits and evaluations of potential preceptors and facilities using standardized criteria
- Working with the Graduate Specialist to maintain clinical site affiliation agreements and required compliance paperwork
- Serving as the primary staff touchstone for graduate students throughout the clinical placement process
- Advising students on clinical assignments and troubleshooting placement and scheduling issues as they arise
- Maintaining accurate records and generating reports on placement activities
- Representing the Kramer School of Nursing at recruitment and community events, with some regional travel and occasional evening or weekend commitments
What We're Looking For:
Successful candidates will bring strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and an interest in healthcare education. Preferred qualifications include:
- Two or more years of experience in administrative coordination, project coordination, higher education, healthcare, or a related professional setting preferred. Recent graduates with relevant internship, practicum, or coursework are also encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated success building and maintaining professional relationships
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities at once
- Ability to manage day-to-day work with general guidance while collaborating effectively across departments
- Professional judgment and discretion in handling confidential information
- Willingness for some regional travel and to participate in occasional evening and weekend events
- Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new university software and systems
- A bachelor's degree is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree
Why Oklahoma City University:
At OCU, you'll find meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and a benefits package designed to support you and your family throughout your career. Highlights include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with significant university premium contributions
- University-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Retirement plan with university matching contributions up to 5%
- Generous paid time off and 16.5 paid holidays annually
- Summer hours schedule with offices closed on Fridays during the summer
- Tuition remission opportunities for employees and eligible dependents attending OCU
- Participation in Tuition Exchange and CIC Tuition Exchange programs, providing eligible dependent children access to scholarship opportunities at participating institutions nationwide
- Flexible spending and health savings account options
- Employee assistance and wellness resources
- Professional development opportunities
Located in the heart of Oklahoma City, OCU combines the energy of a thriving metropolitan area with the close-knit culture of a university community where individual contributions are valued and recognized.