Concorde Career Colleges
Clinical Development Director - REMOTE
Concorde Career Colleges, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Overview
Director Clinical Development The Clinical Development Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for clinical development across the organization, with a focus on building and sustaining strong partnerships that support Concorde’s mission and long-term goals. This role is responsible for developing and implementing efficient, standardized processes related to clinical site acquisition and relationship management, ensuring consistency and best practices across all campuses and programs. A key priority of this position is to lead efforts that support clinical development for new program launches, including proactive outreach and promotion of new offerings to secure sufficient clinical placements. The director will guide the team in engaging with clinical partners, effectively promoting the value of Concorde’s programs to ensure every student has access to a high-quality clinical experience. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde’s Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.
Benefits
Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
Salary Salary Range: $100K - $120K
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership in developing, expanding, and sustaining clinical site partnerships that support current programs and enable future program growth
Lead market research and analysis of clinical sites to identify opportunities aligned with the institution’s short- and long-term objectives
Lead site engagement activities, including visits and evaluations, to ensure quality partnerships, student success, and compliance with clinical education standards
Provide oversight and guidance for the management of clinical sites database and affiliation agreements, ensuring contracts, renewals, and availability are accurately tracked and aligned with organizational priorities
Partner with compliance and legal teams to oversee the affiliation agreement process, ensuring timely execution and repository management
Monitor and forecast clinical site capacity, providing data-driven recommendations to program and campus leadership for enrollment planning
Collaborate with senior academic leaders (Program Directors, Deans, Campus Presidents) to align clinical development strategies with programmatic and accreditation requirements
Build and strengthen external partnerships by engaging with clinical leadership, department directors, educators, and healthcare administrators to advance clinical opportunities
Serve as a strategic liaison to connect potential business-to-business partners with senior leadership
Represent the college in partner-facing meetings, leading discussions and delivering professional presentations that highlight Concorde’s mission, values, and programs
Provide executive oversight for processes and policies for student clinical onboarding, ensuring compliance with immunization, background check, and drug screening requirements
Drive a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating site performance, student outcomes, and operational workflows; identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen partnerships, and improve the overall clinical education experience
Ensure accurate, compliant documentation of site communications, student assignments, and clinical development activities
Qualifications
Licenses/Certifications
Valid, state-issued driver's license (required)
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Allied Health, Healthcare Administration, Education, or related field (required); master’s degree (preferred)
Minimum five (5) years of experience in healthcare education, clinical coordination, or program management (required)
Strong knowledge healthcare education accreditation standards (e.g., ACCSC, ACEN, CCNE, CAAHEP, CAPTE, depending on program)
Strong understanding of clinical programs and healthcare operations (required)
Skills
Familiarity with learning management systems and student tracking platforms
Strong analytical skills to evaluate site performance, student outcomes, and workforce demand data for decision-making
In-depth knowledge of accreditation requirements and regulatory standards for clinical education
Standard Abilities
Able and willing to:
Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Abilities
Ability to develop and execute long-term strategies that align clinical site capacity with institutional growth
Ability to coach and develop staff within the clinical development team
Ability to anticipate industry and higher education trends and adapt strategies proactively
Ability to travel to worksite locations
Occasionally (Up to 15% of workday)
Use fine and large motor skills to operate a motor vehicle
Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to operate a motor vehicle
Work Environment
Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises
This position is designated as Remote. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation
Overnight and/or Local travel required (up to 25%)
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Director Clinical Development The Clinical Development Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for clinical development across the organization, with a focus on building and sustaining strong partnerships that support Concorde’s mission and long-term goals. This role is responsible for developing and implementing efficient, standardized processes related to clinical site acquisition and relationship management, ensuring consistency and best practices across all campuses and programs. A key priority of this position is to lead efforts that support clinical development for new program launches, including proactive outreach and promotion of new offerings to secure sufficient clinical placements. The director will guide the team in engaging with clinical partners, effectively promoting the value of Concorde’s programs to ensure every student has access to a high-quality clinical experience. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde’s Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.
Benefits
Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
Salary Salary Range: $100K - $120K
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership in developing, expanding, and sustaining clinical site partnerships that support current programs and enable future program growth
Lead market research and analysis of clinical sites to identify opportunities aligned with the institution’s short- and long-term objectives
Lead site engagement activities, including visits and evaluations, to ensure quality partnerships, student success, and compliance with clinical education standards
Provide oversight and guidance for the management of clinical sites database and affiliation agreements, ensuring contracts, renewals, and availability are accurately tracked and aligned with organizational priorities
Partner with compliance and legal teams to oversee the affiliation agreement process, ensuring timely execution and repository management
Monitor and forecast clinical site capacity, providing data-driven recommendations to program and campus leadership for enrollment planning
Collaborate with senior academic leaders (Program Directors, Deans, Campus Presidents) to align clinical development strategies with programmatic and accreditation requirements
Build and strengthen external partnerships by engaging with clinical leadership, department directors, educators, and healthcare administrators to advance clinical opportunities
Serve as a strategic liaison to connect potential business-to-business partners with senior leadership
Represent the college in partner-facing meetings, leading discussions and delivering professional presentations that highlight Concorde’s mission, values, and programs
Provide executive oversight for processes and policies for student clinical onboarding, ensuring compliance with immunization, background check, and drug screening requirements
Drive a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating site performance, student outcomes, and operational workflows; identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen partnerships, and improve the overall clinical education experience
Ensure accurate, compliant documentation of site communications, student assignments, and clinical development activities
Qualifications
Licenses/Certifications
Valid, state-issued driver's license (required)
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Allied Health, Healthcare Administration, Education, or related field (required); master’s degree (preferred)
Minimum five (5) years of experience in healthcare education, clinical coordination, or program management (required)
Strong knowledge healthcare education accreditation standards (e.g., ACCSC, ACEN, CCNE, CAAHEP, CAPTE, depending on program)
Strong understanding of clinical programs and healthcare operations (required)
Skills
Familiarity with learning management systems and student tracking platforms
Strong analytical skills to evaluate site performance, student outcomes, and workforce demand data for decision-making
In-depth knowledge of accreditation requirements and regulatory standards for clinical education
Standard Abilities
Able and willing to:
Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Abilities
Ability to develop and execute long-term strategies that align clinical site capacity with institutional growth
Ability to coach and develop staff within the clinical development team
Ability to anticipate industry and higher education trends and adapt strategies proactively
Ability to travel to worksite locations
Occasionally (Up to 15% of workday)
Use fine and large motor skills to operate a motor vehicle
Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to operate a motor vehicle
Work Environment
Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises
This position is designated as Remote. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation
Overnight and/or Local travel required (up to 25%)
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