Assistant Director of Health Science Clinical Partnerships

Major Responsibilities

• Analyze enrollment, persistence, stop-out, and completion data for Health Sciences programs, including CNA and pre-nursing pathways, to identify bottlenecks and high-risk transition points.
• Develop and monitor targeted retention and completion strategies aligned with Perkins performance indicators and campus goals.
• Partner with Institutional Research, Academic Affairs, and Advising to use data to inform scheduling, seat allocation, and pathway design.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers, long-term care facilities, and community agencies to expand clinical placement seats and locations.
• Coordinate with faculty, program chairs, and system partners to align clinical capacity with enrollment demand.
• Identify innovative placement models (additional sites, staggered cohorts, non-traditional schedules) that increase throughput while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Conduct proactive outreach - including phone calls, emails, and targeted communications - to students who have stopped out, delayed enrollment, or are at risk of non-completion.
• Support students’ understanding of credential sequencing, clinical requirements, and next steps toward program completion or nursing eligibility.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Career Link staff to support early pathway advising and career exploration for newly enrolled Health Sciences students.
• Ensure students receive accurate, consistent information regarding credential sequencing, clinical requirements, program competitiveness, and workforce outcomes before initial enrollment.
• Partner with Career Link to align career assessments, labor-market information, and employer demand with Health Sciences program recommendations.
• Work with Admissions, Advising, and Academic Affairs to identify and reduce instances of misplacement into Health Sciences programs that do not align with student readiness or long-term goals.
• Use enrollment and outcome data to inform continuous improvements in front-end intake, onboarding, and referral processes for Health Sciences pathways.
• Ensure all activities, expenditures, and reporting associated with this role align with Perkins V requirements, the approved local application, and the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA).
• Collaborate with the campus Perkins Grant Officer and Sponsored Programs staff to document outcomes, support monitoring, and contribute to required reporting.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to time and effort, program activities, and student impact.
• Serve as a connective leader between Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Career Link to ensure a coordinated Health Sciences student experience.
• Participate in campus planning efforts related to program growth, workforce alignment, and student success initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement that reduce friction, increase seat utilization, and accelerate student completion.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in related field required, Bachelor's preferred
• 3-5 years of practical experience in the health field
• Higher Education Experience Preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security
• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Educational Benefits
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities

Additional Perks

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services