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Academic Clinical Placement Coordinator
Job no: 514677
Work type: Staff
Location: Fort Worth
Categories: Administrative/Office Support
Title: Academic Clinical Placement Coordinator
Employee Classification: Senior Clinical Operations Crd
Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth
Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP
SubDivision-Department: HSC-College of Nursing
Department: HSC-Office of the Dean - Nursing-307000
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth is excited to announce the formation of its College of Nursing. This new college will help address the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second-fewest nurses per capita in the U.S.
Position Overview
The Academic Clinical Placement Coordinator reports to the Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and is responsible for coordinating and securing high-quality clinical learning experiences for nursing students across academic programs. This role serves as a liaison between the College of Nursing, healthcare partners, faculty, and students to ensure that clinical placements meet program outcomes, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
The coordinator supports the operational execution of clinical education by managing placements, collaborating with the Office of Clinical Affairs in the maintenance of affiliation agreements and ensuring compliance, and contributing to the development of sustainable academic-practice partnerships.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree and four (4) to eight (8) years of related experience in a hospital and/or ambulatory care setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Manages time and multiple projects Works independently.
• Maintains professional dress, grooming and demeanor.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy of reporting.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical education systems and impact on health care delivery.
• Data entry abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in administrative support.
• Experience with academic coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills.
• High functioning problem solving skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions and know when to check with higher authority.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and clinical education requirements.
• High proficiency in Microsoft office is required.
• Knowledge of clinical placement processes in nursing education preferred

Job Duties

• Coordinate clinical placements for undergraduate and graduate nursing programs based on course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Match students with appropriate clinical sites and preceptors to ensure alignment with competency development.
• Work closely with Lead course faculty and program coordinators to identify clinical placement needs.
• Communicate placement assignments and updates to faculty and students.
• Collaborate with Associate Dean and track coordinators with preceptor vetting.
• Assist faculty with resolving clinical placement issues or concerns.
• Support evaluation processes and dissemination of results for clinical sites and preceptors.
• Manage placement timelines, scheduling, and communication with all stakeholders.
• Interface with clinical partners regarding onboarding of students, badging needs, Electronic health record access, and orientation attendance.
• Update, track, manage information, and generate reports associated with clinical rotations, capacity, utilization, and placement.
• Maintain accurate records of placements, clinical hours, and site utilization.
• Serve as a point of contact for clinical partners regarding student placements.
• Support efforts to expand clinical placement capacity and diversify clinical learning environments.
• Input student rotation requests and any placement changes in a timely manner.
• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement in clinical placement processes.
• Participate on committees as assigned.
• Contribute to development and implementation of policies and procedures related to clinical placements.
• Foster strong relationships with healthcare systems, community organizations, and preceptors.
• Ensure students and preceptors meet all compliance requirements (e.g., background checks, immunizations, licensure verification).
• Ensure alignment with accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE) and state regulatory requirements (e.g., Texas Board of Nursing).
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with occasional evenings and weekends as required by college events. This is an on campus position.
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
Advertised: 29 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time
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