Clinical Placement Coordinator/Compliance Coordinator

Position Summary

San Diego State University is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Clinical Placement & Compliance Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I) to join the School of Nursing in the College of Health and Human Services. This vital role supports our nursing students’ clinical education by managing compliance records, coordinating placements, and maintaining critical partnerships with healthcare agencies. Reporting to the School of Nursing Director, you will serve as a key resource for students, faculty, and clinical partners.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Collecting, validating, and maintaining compliance documentation for nursing students and faculty.
• Auditing compliance data using the Complio/American Data Bank system.
• Assisting in the coordination of undergraduate and graduate clinical placements.
• Managing and monitoring service-learning agreements with healthcare agencies.
• Supporting School of Nursing accreditation efforts and regulatory documentation (e.g., BRN, NCLEX).
• Maintaining open communication with clinical partners to ensure successful ongoing placements.
• Assisting new faculty with BRN approvals and onboarding compliance.

Why Join Us?

The School of Nursing is a vital contributor to the health workforce of California, offering innovative and accredited programs that emphasize community engagement and clinical excellence. You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven environment dedicated to improving public health outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Build strong professional relationships with local healthcare leaders and clinical partners.
• Support the future nursing workforce by helping students meet licensure and clinical training requirements.
• Shape and improve administrative systems that directly impact student success.
• Be a key contributor during accreditation cycles and healthcare audits.
• Gain specialized experience in clinical compliance, healthcare coordination, and education policy.
• Play an important behind-the-scenes role in expanding community-based healthcare education throughout San Diego and Imperial Valley.

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs. (Position requires the ability to travel and work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, on and off campus.)
• This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.
  
  

Department Summary

The SDSU School of Nursing (SON) is one of six schools within the College of Health and Human Services. SON offers accredited undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare highly skilled nursing professionals through a blend of academic excellence, clinical training, and community-based learning.

As a key member of the San Diego Nursing and Allied Health Service Education Consortium, the School partners with regional healthcare institutions to provide essential clinical education experiences for students across San Diego and Imperial Valley.

For more information regarding the School of Nursing, click here .

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires fundamental written and oral communication skills, including a sound foundation in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; an ability to understand standard office procedures; an ability to operate standard office equipment; an ability to learn office technology systems; an ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; and typing and keyboard skills. These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through completion of a high school program or its equivalent and some experience in an office environment.

Key Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)
• Experience with compliance tracking databases (e.g., Complio)
• Familiarity with university operations or healthcare-related environments
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Understanding of FERPA and confidentiality in academic settings
  
  

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,047 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .

CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,864 - $6,072 per month.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by Augst 14, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Sophia Faulk at srfaulk@sdsu.edu .

Advertised: Jul 31 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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