• Partner with senior leadership to understand and meet regional/national clinical coverage strategies • Contribute to program ideation and strategic planning for new nursing tracks or expansions • Identify and cultivate clinical partnerships with hospitals, outpatient centers, long-term care facilities, and community health organizations • Negotiate and manage affiliation agreements, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across states • Collaborate with legal and accreditation teams to finalize agreements and meet board of nursing requirements • Maintain ongoing communication with site partners, faculty, and students to support collaboration and issue resolution • Participate in steering committees and advisory boards to expand practicum opportunities and strengthen partnerships • Represent the university in community forums and maintain awareness of local healthcare needs and trends to inform clinical education strategies • Oversee scheduling and placement logistics for licensure track programs in the SoNHS • Ensure equitable access to clinical experiences and resolve site-related conflicts or capacity issues • Monitor site readiness and student satisfaction through feedback loops and evaluation tools • Facilitate student onboarding and orientation to practicum sites • Monitor student progress through CAP (Capella Academic Portal), documenting interactions, evaluations, and remediation plans as needed • Serve as a liaison between the university and clinical partners, resolving issues related to placement, student performance, or site logistics • Address site and student concerns and coordinate site changes when necessary to support program progression • Ensure compliance with state board of nursing requirements, including documentation of clinical hours, faculty qualifications, and site evaluations • Collaborate with site based learning teams, faculty and site partners to assess student performance and practicum quality • Analyze evaluation data to identify trends and areas for improvement in practicum experiences