Clerkship Program Coordinator 1

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.  Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

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Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University trains and educates today's health care professionals: the therapists, technicians, administrators, managers and assistants who are the backbone of our country's health care workforce.                                                      

As the nation¿s population ages and increasingly struggles with chronic disease and disability, as well as health care reform, our mission of educating premier health care professionals has never been more vital.  We stay on the leading edge of national trends and advances in science, technology, and professionalism. In just the last decade, we have expanded our graduate programs nearly 250 percent, bolstered our clinical mission, and multiplied our research initiatives threefold. Our students enjoy clinical opportunities across Georgia. We were an early proponent of interdisciplinary and distance education, and we continue to lead the way with our innovative programs.

Coordinate the administrative aspects of student clinical placements under the direction of the Director of Clinical Education and Program Director. 

The duties include, but are not limited to: 

CLINICAL PLACEMENT COORDINATION:
Coordinate the administrative aspects of student clinical placements under the direction of the Director of Clinical Education and Program Director.
Maintain clinical rotation schedules and coordinate student assignments with clinical affiliates and preceptors.
Coordinate communication with clinical supervisors, preceptors, healthcare facilities, school districts, and community partners regarding student placements and program requirements.
Assist with scheduling simulation laboratories, clinical practicums, and interprofessional education experiences.

AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS & CLINICAL SITE MANAGEMENT:
Maintain and monitor affiliation agreements with clinical education sites to ensure compliance with university and accreditation requirements.

STUDENT COMPLIANCE & CREDENTIALING:
Maintain student records and credentialing files required by clinical affiliates, including immunizations, background checks, CPR certification, HIPAA training, drug screenings, and other site-specific documentation.
Track student clinical compliance requirements, clinical hours, competencies, evaluations, and required documentation using departmental tracking systems.
Collect, maintain, and distribute student records to clinical affiliates as needed for student credentialing and onboarding.

CLINICAL RECORDS & DOCUMENTATION:
Maintain records of preceptor evaluations and student clinical performance evaluations for all clinical rotations.
Ensure accurate and confidential maintenance of clinical education records in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, university policies, and accreditation standards

REPORTING, ASSESSMENT & ACCREDITATION SUPPORT:
Assist the Director of Clinical Education and Program Director with preparing reports and documentation related to clinical education, accreditation, and program assessment

OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years of professional or administrative experience to include a minimum of two years educational program experience or similar experience.

OR

High school diploma, GED from a state or federal accrediting organization and a minimum of seven years professional or administrative experience to include four years of educational program experience or similar experience.

KNOWLEDGE
Working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.

SKILLS
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to build professional relationships. Computer literate, proficient with MS Office Suite of software.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Band: B7

Salary: Minimum $20.29/hourly - Midpoint: $25.34/hour

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period:9/11/2026- Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

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Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

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