Director of Clinical Education - IllinoisCOM

Job Description:

ABOUT THEUNIVERSITY

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 40 years.

As an employee at The Chicago School, you can become a member of an inclusive community committed to excellence. At The Chicago School, we celebrate individuals of all backgrounds and identities for who they are and what they can contribute. We take pride in hiring andretainingthe most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come.

The University is building the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine, or theIllinoisCOM,anticipatedto open for its first class of students in summer 2026 with amission to train exceptional physicians toleveragethe interconnection of physical and mental health to provide compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Chicago School is hiring a Director of Clinical Education to serve as a critical leader in assisting in developing and maintaining clinical trainingforIllinoisCOMstudents in the 3rdand 4thyears of medical education.   TheDirectorrole offers a unique opportunity to lead the integration of clinical experiences and academic rigor, ensuring the development of competent,compassionate, and patient-centeredphysicians. Responsible for managing partner relationships, overseeing clinical rotation quality, and ensuring accreditation compliance,the Directorwill navigate affiliation agreements, expand clinical rotation opportunities, supervise administrative staff, and develop educational programs for students. This pivotal role requires meticulous attention to detail tomaintaincurrent agreements and ensure alignment with clinical education goals. Join us in shaping the future of medical education and empowering students to excel as compassionate healthcare professionals.

TheIllinoisCOMis located inChicago, IL.Thisisinitiallyahybridrole but will shift tobeing in-personfull-timeatour Chicago campusbeginning April 1, 2026.Travel to support clinicalsitedevelopment, program management, and accreditation activitiesisrequiredand can vary in frequencyastheseactivitiesvary throughout the year. The Director will report to theSeniorAssociate Dean of ClinicalAffairs.

PRINCIPLEDUTIES:

PartnerRelationshipsand Affiliation AgreementManagement

• Support the Office of Clinical Affairs inmaintainingrelationships with hospital systems and clinical offices, including meeting with hospital and other clinical site leadership.

• Serve as the point of contact for the academic and legal teams at partner hospitals related to clinical affiliation agreement matters.

• Ensureall affiliation agreements are current.

• Ensure theIllinoisCOM’seducational and administrative obligations topartnerhospitals/clinical sites areaccomplishedperestablishedaffiliation agreements.

• Interface with partner hospitalsandclinical sites to ensure students meet onboarding requirementsbeforebeginningarotation.

• Assist theSeniorAssociate Dean of ClinicalAffairsin coordinating, collecting, and documentingdata and information related tomeetingclinical educationaccreditationrequirements.

• Visit affiliate hospitals andclinical sites to meet with studentsandacademic and administrative staff consistent withaccreditationrequirements.

• Ensureproper credentialing of teaching staffat clinical sites.
  

Clinical RotationManagement and Quality Control

• Work withaffiliated hospitals' academic and administrative staff to expand rotations and create newopportunities for core clerkship and fourth-year students.

• Serve as the point of contact with hospital systems or clinical offices considering orestablishingnew core or elective rotations.

• Assistwith development and delivery ofeducational programs for preclinicalstudents to aid in their transition to clinicalrotations.

• Ensure development and implementation of clinical education policies, processes,course syllabi,Clinical Rotation Manual, and other clinical education curricular documents.

• Manageclinical rotations in LMSand other software as needed to ensure consistent communication of courseexpectationsacross clinical rotations,maintainclinical rotation schedules,ensuretimelysubmission of course grades,and other clinical education curricular requirements.

• Support student experiences during both the transition to clinical rotations and completion of 3rdand 4thyear curricular requirements. This includes but is not limited to visiting clinical training sites and serving as a point of contact for studentsregardingclinical education questions and concerns.
  

Operational Support andClinical SiteManagement

• Support SeniorAssoicateDean of Clinical Affairs in developing, implementing,andmaintainingclinical education strategic initiativesandprograms.

• Superviseadministrative staff in the Department of ClinicalEducation.

• Ensure clinical education data and narratives to support accreditation requirementsare maintained and completed in a timely manner.

• Manage implementation of clinical education activities andensure efficient workflow.

• Support clinical sites in recruitment preceptors.

• Ensure developmentand implementationofclinical site faculty and staffonboardingand development and recognition programs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degreeinarelatedfield

• Five (5) years of experience in clinical education at an LCME orCOCA-accreditedmedical school.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or abovein a related field

• Experience with diverse populations, awareness of one’s attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others,and a record of respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one’s own.

• The ability to create an inclusive,equitable, and welcoming environment within thecollege.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Exceptionalskillat analyzing a situation, distilling a problem, providing feedback, and designing and implementing effective solutions that support an organization’s overall mission and strategic mission.

• Exceptional time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Experiencewith an array oftechnology platforms.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified.All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $100,000 - $120,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.