Coordinator, Clinical Experience

Posting Details

Posting Details

Business Title Coordinator, Clinical Experience Posting Category Administrative and Professional Salary Grade 07 Salary Plan Professional Staff - SEIU Hiring Range /Pay Rate Department School of Nursing Department Description Position Location Main Campus FTE 1.0 Job Summary

Leads the operational coordination of undergraduate nursing clinical placements across the traditional, evening/weekend, and accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. Responsible for managing complex clinical placement processes in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and serves as a key liaison between the School of Nursing (SON) and regional healthcare partners. Oversees clinical scheduling operations, support compliance, and placement requests, and maintains collaborative partnerships with healthcare organizations to ensure high-quality clinical learning experiences. Requires strong organizational, project management, communication, and technology skills, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities, analyze operational needs, and proactively resolve issues impacting students, faculty, and clinical partners. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in nursing, healthcare administration, business operations, public administration, education, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in business operations, project management, academic administration, healthcare operations, or program coordination.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with fixed deadlines and high accountability.
• Experience with databases, scheduling or placement systems, and Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced).
• Valid driver's license and ability to establish driver eligibility under the CSU's Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing, nursing education, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Eligibility for or possession of an active, unrestricted Ohio nursing license.
• Experience coordinating clinical placements, internships, practica, or field experiences in higher education or healthcare settings.
• Experience working with large undergraduate or professional programs.
• Experience with nursing curriculum development and teaching in a baccalaureate nursing program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of clinical education, experiential learning, or academic operations higher education or healthcare environments.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, organizational structures, and clinical operations across acute care, ambulatory, and community-based settings.
• Knowledge of accreditation, regulatory, and compliance requirements related to clinical education student placements.
• Skills in coordinating complex schedules, operational workflows, and competing priories across multiple programs and academic timelines.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills, with the ability to build collaborative partnerships, manage expectations, and resolve issues effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, maintain documentation, and deliver professional communications and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously while meeting established deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and problem-solving in situations involving competing priorities or incomplete information.
• Ability to analyze operational information, identify process gaps or risks, and recommend or implement appropriate solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and organizational boundaries within an urban public university environment.
• Proficient with technology and data management systems, including clinical placement platforms and enterprise applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Requisition Number PT0703711S Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Instructions

Applications will only be accepted online at (insert link to posting). Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by (insert date). All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, (insert name and @ email).

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three references - references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf
• Optional - License/Certificate (if applicable)
• Optional - Unofficial transcript

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.

Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, typically 8:00 am- 5:00pm.

Advertising Copy Full Time/Part Time Full Time Posted Date 10/16/2025 Close Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Review Begins 10/21/2025 Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor's degree preferably in nursing, healthcare administration, business operations, public administration, education, or related field from an accredited institution?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have all of the below experience? Experience in business operations, project management, academic administration, healthcare operations, or program coordination. Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with fixed deadlines and high accountability. Experience with databases, scheduling or placement systems, and Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced).

• Yes

• No

• • Are you a current, internal SEIU applicant/team member?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with experience in nursing or health care related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have three (3) years of experience in nursing education and/or nursing administration?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have Eligible for an active, unrestricted Ohio nursing license?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have valid driver's license and ability to establish driver eligibility under the CSU's Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.

• Yes

• No

Application Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application