Job Description

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University is seeking a Clinical Clerkship Coordinator who'll be responsible for managing and coordinating the clinical education experiences for osteopathic medical students at Marian University Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM). This role involves working closely with faculty, clinical training sites, and students to ensure the smooth operation of clinical clerkships, adherence to accreditation standards, and the delivery of high-quality educational experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engages the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan Intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clinical preceptors and affiliated training sites.
• Communicate effectively with students about rotation assignments, expectations, and evaluations.
• Ensure all clerkships comply with accreditation standards set by COCA and other regulatory bodies.
• Assist in the preparation for accreditation site visits and the completion of required reports and documentation.
• Monitor and implement policies and procedures related to clinical education.
• Collect and compile evaluations of student performance from clinical preceptors.
• Work with faculty to identify and address any academic or professional issues that may arise during clerkships.
• Administer grade reports as needed.
• Oversee scheduling and administration of the monthly COMAT exam for third- and fourth-year medical students
• Assist in the continuous improvement of the clinical education program by gathering feedback from students and preceptors.
• Organize and conduct orientation sessions, workshops, and training programs for students and preceptors.
• Serve as New Innovations support for students, preceptors and staff.
• Maintain accurate records of student assignments, evaluations, and attendance.
• Schedule and organize clinical rotations for osteopathic medical students across various clinical sites.
• Communicate core rotation assignments to students and preceptors.
• Maintain hospital descriptions and student information for all affiliated sights.
• Provide updates as needed for affiliation contracts, faculty appointments, and assessments.

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Has broad knowledge of office practices, policies and procedures, expertise in standard software programs, and becomes efficient in operating the learning management system, other classroom teaching software programs, and clerkship management software. Displays
exceptional verbal and written skills in physical and electronic media. Adapts message appropriately to the audience.

• Has the ability to prioritize requests from multiple individuals.
• Can write correspondence and develop and write procedures as necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the office.
• Organized and can work independently but seeks direction when needed.
• Presents a positive image of the University and WCOM to external audiences, both in person and in e-mail communications.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree and/or two (2) years’ experience in Health Education or related field preferred.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or signify a risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply