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Director of Clinical Operations

University of Missouri-Saint Louis
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Jul 10, 2025
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56662
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St. Louis
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Clinical Experiences

Job Description

The Director of Clinical Operations ensures that clinical placements associated with undergraduate and graduate degrees and certifications in the College of Education are of the highest quality for both UMSL candidates and our community partners. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with internal and external partners. The Director assesses current and future needs and plans accordingly, establishing and monitoring short- and long-term goals and projects. The individual uses excellent judgment to identify, troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day operational challenges and sensitive issues. The position requires participation and leadership in College, University, and State committees and contexts specific to the role. The Director of Clinical Operations reports to the faculty Director of Teacher Education and coordinates closely with other Directors in the College of Education. The Director of Clinical Operations will manage and supervise support staff in the Office of Clinical Experience.

Primary responsibilities include development, implementation, revision, and supervision of systems to manage the following:

  • Policies and expectations for candidates and supervisors in clinical experiences
  • Partnership communications, trainings, and agreements, including MOUs
  • Compliance with health and safety requirements for placements
  • Placement procedures for schools and community partners
  • Advisement and preparation of candidates for practicum experiences
  • Professional support and intervention for candidates in need
  • Evaluation of partnerships and candidate experiences
  • Resources for partner sites and collaborators, ensuring that community partners have access to relevant and current program information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Shift

This is a full-time staff position (40 hours/week) that requires time on-campus and at off-campus partnership sites; there is some work-from-home flexibility per current University policy.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in education or related field; doctoral degree preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $70,000
Grade: GGS- 011
University Title: Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

  • Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
  • Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers:
    https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
  • Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.

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