Clinical Coordination Specialist

About the Role

At Chamberlain University, our mission is simple: Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Nurses. Through our Chamberlain Care™ philosophy, we are committed to supporting students throughout their educational journey and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Clinical experiences are a critical part of that journey, helping students build the skills, confidence, and real-world experience needed for professional success.

As a Clinical Coordination Specialist, you will play a vital role in creating and maintaining high-quality clinical and field experience opportunities for students. Working closely with academic leaders, healthcare partners, faculty, and students, you'll help ensure every learner has access to meaningful, evidence-based clinical placements while building strong relationships throughout the healthcare community. This role reports to the Manager, Clinical Relations and partners closely with campus and program leadership in a collaborative, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Partnership Management
  • Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with healthcare agencies and clinical partners.
  • Identify and secure new clinical placement opportunities that support student learning and program growth.
  • Serve as a trusted liaison between Chamberlain University and partner organizations.
  • Attend industry events, consortium meetings, partner summits, and community engagement activities to strengthen partnerships.
• Clinical Placement & Student Support
  • Coordinate student clinical and field experience placements to ensure an exceptional learning experience.
  • Monitor placement capacity and proactively secure sufficient clinical inventory to meet student needs.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and clinical partners regarding placement-related questions and concerns.
  • Support the student experience through timely, proactive, and service-focused communication.
• Contract & Compliance Oversight
  • Manage clinical affiliation agreements, including development, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
  • Obtain required signatures and ensure agreements remain current and compliant.
  • Monitor university and partner-specific compliance requirements.
  • Ensure site evaluations and other required documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Data Management & Operations
  • Maintain accurate records and real-time updates within university systems and partner databases.
  • Prepare reports and extract data to support decision-making and workforce planning.
  • Track clinical inventory, placement activity, and partnership outcomes to support national reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in business development, relationship management, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Healthcare industry experience or knowledge preferred.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work independently and complete tasks efficiently.

Skills

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Proactive problem-solver who brings creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement to their work.
• Passion for supporting students and advancing the future of healthcare education.

Benefits

The position qualifies for the below benefits. Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.covista.com/benefits

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $50,000 and $70,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.

Schedule

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.