ASDOH- Manager Clinical Affairs

Description

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking an exempt Clinical Affairs Manager for the Mesa, AZ location, to provide administrative support.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Clinical Affairs Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of all student clinical education activities within the dental school. This role ensures the effective integration of clinical education with academic goals, supports faculty calibration, and aligns with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards. The Clinical Affairs Manager works collaboratively with faculty, students, and administrative leadership to optimize the student clinical experience, maintain clinic coverage schedules, and monitor compliance with accreditation requirements. Additional responsibilities as follows:

• Oversee the implementation, scheduling, and administration of clinical education programs for predoctoral students and/or residents across general and specialty clinics.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical operations and academic affairs to address issues related to clinical schedules, student placement, case assignment, and clinic flow.
• Ensure timely communication of clinic schedules, changes, and deadlines to students, faculty, and staff.
• Provide guidance and support to students, resolving clinical education-related concerns and serving as a key point of contact for clinical performance matters.

Student Support and Records

• Monitor and evaluate student progress in clinical competencies, ensuring documentation in the axiUm EHR system and alignment with faculty assessments.
• Serve as a point of contact for student academic questions and concerns, directing inquiries appropriately and maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinate processes related to vacation, sick leave, leaves of absence, and academic standing reviews.

Accreditation and Data Management

• Assist in preparing documentation and data for CODA site visits, internal reviews, and accreditation reports.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in clinical education delivery, student engagement, and learning support.
• Oversee Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR tracking in coordination with the business office.
• Maintain secure and accurate academic records in compliance with FERPA and university policies.

Faculty and Committee Support

• Provide administrative support to clinic education committees, including the intra-department committee, clinic committees, and faculty meetings.
• Coordinate the scheduling and documentation of committee meetings, agendas, and minutes.
• Serve as a liaison between faculty and administrative offices on clinical education matters.

Continuous Improvement and System Support

• Identify and implement improvements in academic workflows, systems, and student services.
• Work with the IT and axiUm support teams to improve functionality and utilization of electronic clinical evaluation and tracking systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education, healthcare administration, dental hygiene, higher education, or a related field or equivalent years of related experience
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in clinical education or dental academic administration, preferably in a dental school environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across academic and clinical departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data management and reporting.
• Experience in a health professions or dental education environment.
• Familiarity with CODA accreditation standards and academic compliance policies.
• Knowledge of MS Office and Google suites.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.