Executive Director, Clinical & Career Services

Executive Director, Clinical & Career Services About the Company Influential institution of health sciences IndustryHigher Education TypeEducational Institution Founded1979 Employees501-1000 Categories EducationColleges & UniversitiesSaint Augustine Specialties physical therapyoccupational therapydoctor of educationpost-professional degreescertificationsmaster of science in nursingdoctor of physical therapydoctor of occupational therapymaster of occupational therapymaster of science in speech-language pathologyspeech-language pathologypublic healthhigher educationnursinginterprofessional educationand physician assistant About the Role The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Clinical and Career Services to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a centralized function focused on student success, clinical education quality, and licensure outcomes. The role will develop institution-wide strategies, partner with academic leaders and faculty, and oversee clinical placements, site development, career services, and licensure preparation. Responsibilities include monitoring student progression and performance, identifying students who may need support, and leading interventions and continuous improvement efforts. The Executive Director will use data and performance measures to strengthen outcomes, standardize practices, and build sustainable clinical partnerships across programs and campuses. Candidates must hold a first professional or post-professional clinical degree and have 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, health sciences education, or a related field. Required qualifications include experience with clinical placements and higher education teaching or student success, along with a record of improving licensure, retention, progression, or employment outcomes. Applicants should demonstrate skill in leading cross-functional teams, using analytics to guide decisions, and developing scalable processes in complex organizations. A terminal degree, multi-campus academic leadership experience, familiarity with accreditation requirements, and experience in clinical partnerships or career services are preferred. Hiring Manager TitleChief Academic Officer Functions Education/Academic AdministrationOperations