Clearance and Contracts Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Deliver expert operational leadership and strategic guidance for the clinical affiliation and compliance framework of the School of Nursing.

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of clinical education partnerships.

• Supervise the Clearance and Contracts Specialist(s).

• Develop a long-term strategy for sustainable affiliation agreements.

• Uphold legal, regulatory, and institutional standards, including HIPAA, FERPA, and state-specific healthcare regulations.

• Ensure smooth student clinical placements.

• Convert programmatic objectives into actionable workflows, performance metrics, and standardized protocols.

• Ensure institutional excellence and risk management across all nursing programs.

• Report directly to the Director of Clinical Education & Partnerships.

• Act as the main escalation point for legal and compliance issues.

• Collaborate with academic leadership, clinical partners, the Director of Compliance, and student affairs.

• Align contract workflows with curriculum requirements and program objectives.

• Recognize changes in healthcare and higher education, leading departmental process adjustments.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.

• Over 5 years of experience in administrative operations, contract management, or regulatory compliance within a higher education or healthcare setting.

• Strong skills in organization, time management, and project management.

• Capacity to prioritize and oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

• Experience in building, managing, and supervising teams.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, data entry, and records management.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Aptitude for tactfully explaining technical or legal concepts to varied stakeholders.

• Capability to interpret federal and state laws/regulations, identify compliance risks, and create process-driven solutions.

• Ability to manage conflicts, promote collaboration, and represent the school to external legal and healthcare partners.

• Proficiency in CRM databases, with a preference for Salesforce.

• Familiarity with InPlace, myClinicalExchange (myCE), Exxat, DISA/Castle Branch, Google Drive, and Box is preferred.

• Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with administrative, federal, state, or agency personnel is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Retirement savings.

• Tuition assistance.

• Work-life balance benefits.

• Employee discounts.

• Voluntary insurance options.

• Remote work designation.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Community involvement opportunities.

• Occasional travel to in-person university-related events.