Clinical Lead Specialist

Clinical Lead Specialist

Job no: 492955

Work type: FT

Location: West Des Moines

Categories: Staff

At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the evolving future of Medicine and Health Sciences. We’re seeking aClinical Lead Specialistwho will play a pivotal role in expanding and strengthening our clinical education network. In this position, you’ll build and nurture relationships with clinic and hospital administrators to develop high-quality clinical rotation sites across Iowa and surrounding states, maintain strong partnerships through ongoing communication and site visits, and serve as the primary liaison ensuring accurate data management for CHS programs in alignment with accreditation and assessment standards.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and expand clinical education partnerships by identifying prospective rotation and fieldwork sites, meeting with key administrators, and initiating affiliation agreements for CHS programs.

• Strengthen and maintain existing site relationships through regular communication, site visits (in-person and virtual), and a partnership approach that emphasizes long-term, relational collaboration.

• Manage student placement processes by utilizing health education systems (such as Exxat), coordinating onboarding requirements, and ensuring accurate, timely data management.

• Evaluate and monitor clinical site quality by participating in site evaluations, analyzing rotation and fieldwork data, and preparing reports for accreditation, assessment, and program leadership.

• Collaborate across DMU departments to enhance clinical partnership visibility, support program needs, contribute to marketing materials, and participate in university-wide initiatives and required training.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Health care related experience preferred.

*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

Total Rewards:

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities, and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.

This role offers a competitive salary range of$55,000–$60,000, depending on experience.

About:

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges– College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences – offering ten graduate degree programs.

Ourmission (https://www.dmu.edu/about/mission-vision-and-values/) is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

DMU enhances our community’s quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents:

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply atwww.dmu.edu/employment.

Department: CHS

Status: Exempt

Position Description

Advertised: 21 Nov 2025 Central Standard Time

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