Western Governors University

 https://jobs.wgu.edu/jobs

Example posting:

Clinical & Field Experience Assistant 

 Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

    Collaborates with students, WGU personnel, and outside professionals regarding placement, compliance, and/or outreach efforts.

    Collaborates with external and internal stakeholders to negotiate and secure partnerships with external health facilities and academic settings – as applicable.

    Communicates with students and stakeholders to set clear expectations of the placement and onboarding process, compliance requirements, and affiliation agreements while providing updates throughout the process. 

    Understands placement guidelines/policies and is able to support students in adhering to the policies – as applicable.

    Assists students with navigating the requirements needed to be cleared for placement – as applicable.

    Communicates via email, meetings and phone calls; cold calling partners or other stakeholders may occasionally be necessary.

    Exhibits professional conduct, interaction, and communication as a representative of the company and the department.

    Work in a student relations management system.

    Collaborates with legal counsel to assure all contracts with sites are current and appropriate – 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.

    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities: Strong organizational skills.

    Highly attentive to detail.

    Sound decision making and problem-solving skills.

    Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    Must be able to work well under stress and meet deadlines.

    Ability to work well within a team.

    Capacity for self-motivation and working independently.

    Ability to form and maintain partnerships.

    Ability to provide excellent customer services with all WGU staff, students, and stakeholders.

    Ability to provide accurate information and high-quality results.

    Ability to adapt to change.

    Mastery of basic computer skills.

    Aptitude for learning new technology.

    Basic knowledge of contracts and/or medical terminology.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

    Highschool Diploma or GED

    Requires one (1) or more years of experience with Microsoft Office and/or Adobe products.

    Requires one (1) year of experience in an administrative or support role

Preferred Qualifications:

    Associates degree or enrolled in a degree program.

    Experience with one or more of the following: clinical placement/scheduling, compliance, affiliation agreements, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), and/or related WGU experience.

    Experience with Salesforce.

    Experience working in higher education.

Physical Requirements:

    Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

    Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Working Conditions:
This is a Full-Time remote role, Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

Travel
This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.