Western Governors University

Western Governors University

Clinical & Field Experience Assistant

United States, USA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$19k-$28kDetected 11 hours ago
Cold OutreachOnboardingResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMicrosoft Office

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Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

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About the role

  • The Leavitt School of Heath WGU Clinical and Field Experience Assistant is a significant member of the Clinical Experience Department whose work has direct impact on team objectives and initiatives.
  • The Clinical and Field Experience Assistant receives general direction from the immediate manager while taking initiative and using independent judgment within standard assignments
  • Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with students, WGU personnel, and outside professionals regarding placement, compliance, and/or outreach efforts.
  • Understands placement guidelines/policies and is able to support students in adhering to the policies - as applicable.
  • Communicates via email, meetings and phone calls; cold calling partners or other stakeholders may occasionally be necessary.
  • Collaborates with legal counsel to assure all contracts with sites are current and appropriate - as applicable.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Requirements

  • Requires one (1) or more years of experience with Microsoft Office and/or Adobe products.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  • The Assistant must have outstanding organization, time management and communication skills with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be able to work well under stress and meet deadlines.
  • Highschool Diploma or GED
  • Requires one (1) year of experience in an administrative or support role

Nice to have

  • Associates degree or enrolled in a degree program.
  • Experience with Salesforce.
  • Experience with one or more of the following: clinical placement/scheduling, compliance, affiliation agreements, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), and/or related WGU experience.

Skills

  • Knowledge, Skill and Abilities: Strong organizational skills.
  • Sound decision making and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Mastery of basic computer skills.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
  • At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Benefits

  • Collaborates with external and internal stakeholders to negotiate and secure partnerships with external health facilities and academic settings - as applicable.
  • Ability to do extensive research online of new sites both academic and health facilities - as applicable.
  • Initiates and maintains contracts between WGU and health facility sites - as applicable.

Company info

  • Exhibits professional conduct, interaction, and communication as a representative of the company and the department.
  • Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed.

Equal opportunity

  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
  • Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals.
  • Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

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