Western University of Health Sciences
Assistant Director of Clinical Education
Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, Oregon, United States, 97355
Assistant Director of Clinical Education
As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture. At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others. Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.
Position Title:
Assistant Director of Clinical Education
Position Control Number:
A01129
Type of Position:
Administration
Position Status:
Full-time
Department:
1480-COMP Northwest Campus
Campus:
Western University Campus-Lebanon, OR
Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Associate Dean of Clinical Education, COMP -Northwest and Site Dean of COMP -Northwest, the Assistant Director of Clinical Education is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for clinical education programming for the COMP -Northwest campus. The role includes oversight of student clinical placement, departmental budget, strategic initiatives, preceptor relationship development and maintenance, site management in accordance with accreditation standards, data review and analysis and coordination of events. The Assistant Director works closely with academic leadership to ensure compliance, continuous quality improvement, and positive student and preceptor experiences.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of accreditation standards and the accreditation process or related experience with accreditation and accrediting bodies.
Skills:
Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical or academic setting, with a focus on program development and administration.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, preceptors, and healthcare partners.
Budget planning and fiscal management skills, including tracking expenditures and aligning with departmental financial strategy.
Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive student and staff related situations.
Proficiency with software systems relevant to clinical education and data tracking.
Abilities:
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and operational improvements across department and campuses.
Proven ability to plan and execute high-impact events and manage logistics in fast-paced environments.
Ability to prioritize competing demands and complete action items efficiently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Education:
Master’s degree in business, healthcare, or data analytics.
Experience:
Five to seven years of management experience in higher education and/or clinical administration. Management experience of GME program(s) also acceptable.
Experience in development and utilization of data analytics.
Experience:
Experience in clinical site development and management.
Experience with program assessment, curriculum design, student evaluation.
Experience with project management.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver strategic administrative leadership and comprehensive oversight of departmental operations, encompassing staff supervision, coordination of student rotations and management of grading, assessment workflows, processes and personnel.
Work in collaboration with the Associate Dean to provide high-level operational and strategic planning to guide the vision, effectiveness, and future development of the Department of Clinical Education across both campuses.
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Clinical Education to support and maintain relationships with external partners, clinical sites and preceptors, including travel to various locations for site visits.
Responsible for designing and maintaining data-driven dashboards and analytics to evaluate and compare clinical site rotations across locations. Additionally, support the creation of quality improvement metrics aimed at strengthening faculty development and advancing site performance.
Manage the department’s internal budget, including tracking expenditures, preparing reports and ensuring alignment with institutional financial goals.
Plan and coordinate with stakeholders for events related to clinical education, including Preview Day, Conference Weeks, Hospital Day, Residency Fair and off-campus preceptor engagement events.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
40 hours per week. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work‑life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements and retirement benefits. Additionally,
Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
Faculty, staff and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
As a Faculty, Staff or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration and fun at all levels for all people!
Expected Pay Scale:
Minimum:
$75,000.00 Annually
Maximum:
$80,000.00 Annually
Physical Demands Physical Demands:
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes
If yes, list maximum weight and duration: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to operate a computer, and communicate effectively. The employee may occasionally need to stand, walk, bend or lift items weighing up to 10 pounds (and occasionally up to 25 pounds). Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral and color vision. Frequent travel may be required between campuses, clinical sites and events.
Describe Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties of the position are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to office machines and/or computer printers and light office traffic.
Posting Information:
Posting Number:
A00947
Posting Date:
12/19/2025
Close Date:
12/19/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Conditions of Employment - Background Check:
To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.
Pay Transparency Act:
Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO):
It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits and business needs at the time.
Required Documents:
Resume Cover Letter
Optional Documents:
Letter of Recommendation #1
Letter of Recommendation #2
Letter of Recommendation #3
Additional Applicant Document
Supplemental Questions Question *:
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Some High School/No Diploma/No GED
High School Diploma/GED
Some College Coursework
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
Doctoral/Professional Degree
Question *:
This position is located in Lebanon, Oregon. Are you willing and able to work from this campus location?
Yes No
Question *:
How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization.
(Open Ended Question)
309 E. Second St., Pomona, CA 91766-1854
(909) 623-6116
(909) 706-3000
COMP-Northwest:
200 Mullins Dr., Lebanon, OR 97355-3983 (541) 259-0200
CHS-Northwest: 2665 S. Santiam Highway, Lebanon, OR 97355 (541) 259-0440
COMP-Northwest:
(541) 968-4840 CHS-Northwest: (541) 954-7900
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Position Title:
Assistant Director of Clinical Education
Position Control Number:
A01129
Type of Position:
Administration
Position Status:
Full-time
Department:
1480-COMP Northwest Campus
Campus:
Western University Campus-Lebanon, OR
Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Associate Dean of Clinical Education, COMP -Northwest and Site Dean of COMP -Northwest, the Assistant Director of Clinical Education is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for clinical education programming for the COMP -Northwest campus. The role includes oversight of student clinical placement, departmental budget, strategic initiatives, preceptor relationship development and maintenance, site management in accordance with accreditation standards, data review and analysis and coordination of events. The Assistant Director works closely with academic leadership to ensure compliance, continuous quality improvement, and positive student and preceptor experiences.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of accreditation standards and the accreditation process or related experience with accreditation and accrediting bodies.
Skills:
Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical or academic setting, with a focus on program development and administration.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, preceptors, and healthcare partners.
Budget planning and fiscal management skills, including tracking expenditures and aligning with departmental financial strategy.
Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive student and staff related situations.
Proficiency with software systems relevant to clinical education and data tracking.
Abilities:
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and operational improvements across department and campuses.
Proven ability to plan and execute high-impact events and manage logistics in fast-paced environments.
Ability to prioritize competing demands and complete action items efficiently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Education:
Master’s degree in business, healthcare, or data analytics.
Experience:
Five to seven years of management experience in higher education and/or clinical administration. Management experience of GME program(s) also acceptable.
Experience in development and utilization of data analytics.
Experience:
Experience in clinical site development and management.
Experience with program assessment, curriculum design, student evaluation.
Experience with project management.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver strategic administrative leadership and comprehensive oversight of departmental operations, encompassing staff supervision, coordination of student rotations and management of grading, assessment workflows, processes and personnel.
Work in collaboration with the Associate Dean to provide high-level operational and strategic planning to guide the vision, effectiveness, and future development of the Department of Clinical Education across both campuses.
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Clinical Education to support and maintain relationships with external partners, clinical sites and preceptors, including travel to various locations for site visits.
Responsible for designing and maintaining data-driven dashboards and analytics to evaluate and compare clinical site rotations across locations. Additionally, support the creation of quality improvement metrics aimed at strengthening faculty development and advancing site performance.
Manage the department’s internal budget, including tracking expenditures, preparing reports and ensuring alignment with institutional financial goals.
Plan and coordinate with stakeholders for events related to clinical education, including Preview Day, Conference Weeks, Hospital Day, Residency Fair and off-campus preceptor engagement events.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
40 hours per week. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work‑life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements and retirement benefits. Additionally,
Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
Faculty, staff and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
As a Faculty, Staff or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration and fun at all levels for all people!
Expected Pay Scale:
Minimum:
$75,000.00 Annually
Maximum:
$80,000.00 Annually
Physical Demands Physical Demands:
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes
If yes, list maximum weight and duration: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to operate a computer, and communicate effectively. The employee may occasionally need to stand, walk, bend or lift items weighing up to 10 pounds (and occasionally up to 25 pounds). Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral and color vision. Frequent travel may be required between campuses, clinical sites and events.
Describe Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties of the position are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to office machines and/or computer printers and light office traffic.
Posting Information:
Posting Number:
A00947
Posting Date:
12/19/2025
Close Date:
12/19/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Conditions of Employment - Background Check:
To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.
Pay Transparency Act:
Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO):
It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits and business needs at the time.
Required Documents:
Resume Cover Letter
Optional Documents:
Letter of Recommendation #1
Letter of Recommendation #2
Letter of Recommendation #3
Additional Applicant Document
Supplemental Questions Question *:
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Some High School/No Diploma/No GED
High School Diploma/GED
Some College Coursework
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
Doctoral/Professional Degree
Question *:
This position is located in Lebanon, Oregon. Are you willing and able to work from this campus location?
Yes No
Question *:
How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization.
(Open Ended Question)
309 E. Second St., Pomona, CA 91766-1854
(909) 623-6116
(909) 706-3000
COMP-Northwest:
200 Mullins Dr., Lebanon, OR 97355-3983 (541) 259-0200
CHS-Northwest: 2665 S. Santiam Highway, Lebanon, OR 97355 (541) 259-0440
COMP-Northwest:
(541) 968-4840 CHS-Northwest: (541) 954-7900
#J-18808-Ljbffr