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Florida Gulf Coast University · 1 month ago

Director, Clinical Experiences & Partnerships

Fort Myers, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Director of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships to provide leadership and strategic oversight for clinical placements and partnerships within the College of Education. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and cultivating relationships with educational entities to enhance clinical experiences for teacher candidates.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, administration supervision, strategic oversight, and day-to-day management to consistently achieve the mission of FGCU and the COE, focusing on the quality of clinical experiences and internships

Ensure all Clinical practices are coherent, effective, and in compliance with university, state, and accreditation requirements

Determine program and operational objectives and develop strategies and policies to guide effective school district, agency, and partnership development

Responsible for strategic alignment and long-term planning of clinical experiences, serving as a key advisor to college leadership on program implementation, compliance, and effectiveness

Collect and analyze data related to clinical experiences

Oversee (and train) the work done by the Clinical Placement Coordinator and supervise their employment through Workday

Advocate and assist faculty, as needed, including adjuncts to resolve problems occurring with all facets of clinical placements

Oversee the administration of the annual clinical operating budget and placement cycles

Set performance standards and ensure accountability across all operational functions

Cultivate and maintain partnerships with P-12 school districts, charter schools, educational agencies (e.g., non-profit organizations, tutoring centers, etc.), and other entities to secure and manage high-quality clinical experience sites and internship opportunities

Write, renew, and keep record of Memoranda of Understanding and Clinical Affiliation Agreements

Communicate effectively and regularly with all stakeholders regarding clinical experiences, including students, program faculty, cooperating teachers, district and agency partners, and university leadership

Manage communications and public relations activities with external partners

Collaborate with others assigned to maintain the Clinical Experiences webpages and social media initiatives to enhance visibility and communication

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Doctoral degreeExperience in P-12 educationClinical Educator TrainingFlorida Professional CertificateCoachingMentorshipData assessment skillsInterpersonal skillsEffective communication skillsCritical thinkingConflict resolution skills

Required

Doctoral degree in education, curriculum & instruction, or closely related field from an accredited institution

Experience with teaching in a university educator-preparation program

Experience in pre-K through grade 12

Demonstrated experience developing educators by providing mentorship, coaching, and/or supervisory guidance

Preferred

Valid Florida Professional Certificate

Clinical Educator Training

Experience with state standards for program approval and national accreditation standards

Relevant professional development and/or scholarship

Demonstrated effective management and conflict-resolution skills to lead teams, address issues proactively, and maintain a productive work environment

Company

Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University is a school in Fort Myers.

Founded in 1991

Fort Myers, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.fgcu.edu/

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