The posting
Position Overview
The Director Clinical Education, Respiratory Therapy oversees the coordination and availability of clinical placement sites to ensure high-quality experiential learning for students. This role is responsible for preparing students for clinical assignments through instructional support, lab practice, and classroom education, as well as managing required pre-placement processes such as scheduling, physicals, background checks, and drug testing to meet clinical site requirements.
What You'll Do
- Plan, implement, evaluate, and document clinical education experiences in alignment with approved curriculum and program outcomes
- Enforce and drive clinical education objectives that support student competency development and learning expectations
- Coordinate clinical education activities to align with didactic instruction and program scheduling needs
- Evaluate clinical education sites to confirm appropriate learning environments and instructional resources
- Conduct and document regular clinical site visits to assess student progress and achievement of clinical objectives
- Support quality assurance activities including data collection, reporting, program review, and advisory committee participation
- Establish and maintain clinical affiliation agreements that meet institutional, regulatory, and program requirements
- Supervise clinical education activities to ensure consistent application of program policies and procedures
- Monitor and verify student compliance with health, background, and regulatory requirements prior to clinical placement
- Oversee clinical instruction and supervision to ensure students meet program completion and licensure readiness requirements
- Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
- Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
- Other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring
- Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in any field (required)
- Minimum of four (4) years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with two (2) years in clinical respiratory care and two (2) years as a faculty member or clinical preceptor in an accredited respiratory therapy program
- Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
- Experience with education students in a clinical setting (preferred)
- Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
- Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
- Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
- Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
- Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities
- Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills
- Proficiency in curriculum development, teaching methodology, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and guidance
- Create new and better ways for the organization to succeed
- Develop people to achieve their goals and support organizational success
- Navigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics with ease
- Operate effectively in uncertainty and ambiguity
- Work independently, escalating complex or high-impact issues
- Drive innovation to improve organizational success
- Develop others to achieve individual and organizational goals
- Navigate complex organizational dynamics with confidence
- Perform effectively amid uncertainty and ambiguity
- Able and willing to:Communicate, think, learn, and reason Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
- Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
- Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
- Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
- Frequently (80% or more of workday)Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
- Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
- Rarely (less than 20% of workday)Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
- Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
- This position is designated as On Campus or On site; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.
- Overnight and/or Local travel required (up to 10%)
About Us
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.
