Director of Clinical Education Development and Strategic Initiatives within the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program

Director of Clinical Education Development and Strategic Initiatives

R-0002543
Kansas City CampusJoplin Campus

Job Type:
Staff

Job Description:

The Director of Clinical Education Development and Strategic Initiatives is a senior leadership position responsible for advancing and enhancing clinical education within the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program. The role focuses on expanding clinical training opportunities through strategic partnerships, innovative models, and operational excellence. The Director ensures alignment with accreditation standards, promotes workforce readiness, and supports community engagement through collaborative, cross-campus initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Site Development

• Serve as the primary liaison with Core Clinical Sites (Site Coordinators, Directors of Medical Education, Regional Assistant Deans)
• Develop and sustain strategic partnerships to grow and enhance clinical education offerings
• Identify opportunities for new site development and expansion of existing partnerships
• Ensure alignment of clinical education initiatives with institutional priorities and accreditation standards

Program Oversight and Compliance

• Oversee third- and fourth-year clerkships, including the administration, quality improvement, and evaluation of student experiences across multiple training sites
• Lead the annual Clerkship Match process in collaboration with Clinical Education leadership
• Monitor compliance with Committee on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) standards and integrate updates into clinical education practices.
• Prepare and verify required COCA and AACOM reports; ensure timely submission and accuracy
• Secure annual letters of commitment from affiliated Core Sites to ensure adequate clerkship capacity

Preceptor and Site Engagement

• Recruit, train, and evaluate clinical preceptors, with a focus on the Kansas City region
• Coordinate and lead annual Core Site visits, including agendas, presentations, and written reports
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address student concerns related to clinical experiences
• Facilitate Core Site and preceptor recognition and appreciation efforts

Administrative and Financial Operations

• As department Cost Center Manager, participate in annual budget planning with Clinical Education and Finance leadership
• Review and approve clerkship-related payments in coordination with appropriate staff
• Assist in maintaining and updating Clinical Education Guidelines and the Preceptor Manual
• Contribute to departmental goals through collaboration, special project leadership, and cross-coverage during peak times

Institutional Engagement

• Represent the Clinical Education department on institutional committees as assigned
• Serve as Executive Proctor for NBME examinations, as designated by the Executive Dean
• Participate in weekly leadership meetings and support cross-campus initiatives and strategic planning

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Knowledge typically obtained through Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related area
• Experience in higher education, particularly medical education or clinical operations, strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of third- and fourth-year medical school curricula and clinical clerkship operations
• Familiarity with COCA standards and accreditation compliance
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and work proactively in a fast-paced environment
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); ability to adapt to institutional software systems
• Flexibility, sound judgment, and discretion in handling confidential matters

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and file systems
• Capable of sitting and working at a computer for extended periods (4+ hours per day)
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to clinical sites and between campuses, including:
  • Extended periods of driving or sitting (2-6 hours).
  • Navigating diverse healthcare and academic environments.
• Flexibility to accommodate variable travel demands and schedules during peak clinical education periods

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

Annual Security Report

KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!


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Who is KCU?
Kansas City University (KCU), founded in 1916, is a fully accredited, private not-for-profit health sciences university with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and a developing College of Dental Medicine. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the sixth largest medical school in the nation, the ninth most impactful medical school in primary care for the nation, the tenth most affordable of private medical colleges, and the leading producer of physicians for the State of Missouri. The College of Osteopathic Medicine has two sites strategically located on the University’s campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri, to address the growing needs of both urban and rural populations. The University offers multiple graduate degrees: a doctor of osteopathic medicine; a doctor of psychology in clinical psychology; a master of arts in bioethics; a master of science in the biomedical sciences; a master of business administration in partnership with Rockhurst University; a new master of public health in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center; and plans to seat the first doctor of dental medicine students in 2023.







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