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Executive Director, Center for Professional Readiness
St. Augustine, Florida; Miami, Florida; Austin, Texas; San Marcos, California; Dallas, Texas Job ID 1239 Date posted 06/02/2026 Hiring Range $126,000 - $180,600 Apply
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Overview
At the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), we seek innovative people that focus on supporting our learners through every stage of their educational journey. Working at USAHS allows you to put students first, while being a force for good. We believe that advancing our communities starts with a diverse employee base, so that as we interact with others, we can build bridges to trust, respect, and understanding. At USAHS, we understand how important it is to be able to come to work as your full, authentic self, bringing with you all of the experiences and ideas that are uniquely 'you'. Grow not only in your career but as a person. Be a force for good. Be the University of St. Augustine.
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Success Profile
What makes a successful Executive Director, Center for Professional Readiness at the University of St. Augustine? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
Student First
Collaborate
Innovation
Customer Focus
Committed to Vision and Values
Accountable
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Our Values
The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional healthcare practitioners through innovative, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.
Student first
Integrity
Professionalism
Health and wellness
Promoting excellence and innovation
Responsiveness
Creative and critical thinking
Collaboration
Culture
As a Certified B Corp institution since 2015, we are proud to be a part of a global movement that empowers businesses to meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability to balance and purpose. As part of the B Corp community we are committed to working toward reducing inequality, lowering levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of more high-quality jobs. As part of our family, you will be given the opportunity to participate in a wide range of community projects focused on environmental sustainability and community support.
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Key Benefits
Generous Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Higher Education Tuition Reduction
Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Long Term Disability Coverage
Supplemental Life Insurance
401k with Match
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits that include various options for health and wellness, income planning and protection, a generous paid time off policy including holidays, and professional development opportunities.
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Position Description
The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Executive Director for the Center for Professional Readiness provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a centralized university-wide function dedicated to advancing student success, clinical education quality, and licensure outcomes across all academic programs and campuses. Within the Center, the role also oversees clinical site development and career services, ensuring strong clinical partnerships and effective pathways from education to employment.
This role is responsible for developing and implementing institution-wide strategies that ensure students are clinically prepared, academically supported, and fully ready for professional licensure and practice. The incumbent partners closely with academic leadership, program directors, and faculty to drive measurable improvements in student outcomes and ensure a consistent, high-quality student experience.
This is a fully on-campus role (not hybrid or remote). As a key university leader, the incumbent is expected to maintain a consistent and visible presence on a USAHS campus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership and Collaboration
Lead and grow the Center for Professional Readiness as a high-impact, institution-wide function
Partner with academic leaders to align operational processes with student outcomes
Collaborate with faculty to ensure clinical preparation through effective teaching, advising, and clinical practices
Serve as a key advisor to the Chief Academic Officer on strategies to improve student success and program performance as students approach graduation, with a focus on clinical readiness, licensure success, and successful program completion.
Licensure Readiness and Outcomes
Develop and implement comprehensive, program-integrated licensure preparation strategies
Establish early identification systems for students at risk of licensure failure and implement targeted intervention strategies
Monitor and analyze licensure performance data across programs and campuses
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase first-time pass rates and overall outcomes
Partner with Program Directors to ensure accountability for licensure performance
Clinical Education Excellence
Provide university-level leadership and accountability for the quality and performance of clinical education and placement processes across programs, by partnering with program leaders to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement
Ensure efficiency, timeliness, and scalability of clinical placements
Establish standards to ensure placements are appropriate, high-quality, and aligned with student learning needs
Monitor and improve student satisfaction and experience in clinical environments
Build, expand, and sustain high-quality clinical partnerships and site relationships
Promote consistency and excellence in clinical education across campuses
Student Success and Support
Design and implement systems to monitor student progression and readiness for clinical and licensure milestones
Develop standardized approaches to student intervention, remediation, and academic support
Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to address student performance gaps
Ensure alignment between academic preparation, clinical performance, career development, and licensure readiness
Data, Analytics, and Continuous Improvement
Establish dashboards and reporting structures to track key performance indicators, including licensure pass rates, clinical performance, and student success metrics
Conduct root cause analyses to identify trends and performance gaps
Translate data insights into actionable strategies and measurable improvement plans
Ensure transparency and accountability for outcomes across programs and campuses
Standardization and Best Practices
Develop and implement standardized processes for clinical education, student support, and licensure preparation
Reduce variability in student experience and outcomes across campuses and programs
Identify, scale, and sustain best practices across the institution
KEY OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE METRICS
Improved licensure pass rates across all programs
High-quality, consistent clinical education experiences
Increased student satisfaction and preparedness for practice
Reduced variability in outcomes across campuses
Scalable, efficient clinical placement processes
Strong, sustainable clinical partnerships
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Provides direct leadership and oversight for the Clinical Education Central Functions, Site Development, Career Services, and Licensure Success teams
Holds indirect accountability for overall clinical education performance and licensure outcomes across programs
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
Reports to: Chief Academic Officer
Positions Supervised: Central Functions Manager, Clinical Site Development Manager, Manager of Career Services, and additional roles as developed to support the Center’s growth and strategic priorities
TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL & PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Required
Entry level degree in a clinical discipline
Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, health sciences education, or a related field
Demonstrated experience improving licensure/certification pass rates, progression, retention, and/or employment outcomes
Experience overseeing or partnering with clinical education functions, including placements, site relationships, and experiential learning
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive initiatives across multiple programs and/or campuses
Strong experience using data and analytics to inform decision-making, assess performance, and drive continuous improvement
Experience developing and implementing scalable processes and systems in a complex organization
Preferred
Terminal degree in a health sciences discipline or closely related field (e.g., PhD, EdD)
Experience in a multi-campus, distributed, or systems-based academic environment
Prior experience in an academic leadership role, such as a Director, Program Director, Associate Dean, or comparable position
Familiarity with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements in health sciences education (e.g., CAPTE, ACOTE, CCNE, or other health sciences programmatic accreditors)
Experience with clinical site development, partnership management, and workforce alignment
Experience overseeing or collaborating with career services and employer engagement initiatives
Demonstrated success leading student success, clinical education, or professional readiness initiatives at scale
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Strategic and systems-level thinker with the ability to operationalize vision
Outcomes-driven with a strong focus on accountability and measurable impact
Collaborative and influential leader with the ability to partner effectively with faculty and academic leadership
Change agent with experience leading transformation and reducing variability across programs
Strong communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
TRAVEL
Occasional domestic travel may be required
BUSINESS COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Drives Engagement- Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
People Leadership - Leads by example when it comes to finding and developing talent, with a focus on talent acquisition strategies, setting performance targets that raises standards and development of high potential talent.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary.
The University is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, genetic condition, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
