Placement Specialist

Keypath Education; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,400 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company matching

Paid leave policies

Job summary

Keypath Education is seeking a Placement Specialist to build and manage partnerships with healthcare agencies for clinical placements in Schaumburg, Illinois. This role emphasizes relationship management and supports students’ clinical experiences.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and have 3–5 years of experience in business development or sales within the healthcare sector. Key benefits include flexible work options and comprehensive insurance plans.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of successful business development or sales experience required.
• Knowledge or experience in the healthcare field.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with healthcare facilities for clinical placements.
• Develop leads and negotiate placement agreements.
• Manage relationships with clinical partners.

Skills

Business development

Sales competencies

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Placement Specialist

Want to make a difference in the world? Become a Keypather.

At Keypath Education, our goal is to facilitate a student experience that best prepares students to enter their future career field with confidence. One of the ways we foster this experience is by providing placement services to students. As a member of the Placement Team, you will assist students in achieving their dreams of becoming future leaders in their field.

Placement Specialist Overview

Are you looking for a role where you can be an independent worker, do meaningful work, contribute to team process, genuinely feel productive, and feel heard? If so, this position may be the next step in your career path.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Placement Specialist, you will spend your day forming relationships with the clinical placement sites where students can acquire hands‑on learning in their field. This role is a hybrid between sales and customer service; you will introduce yourself to prospective providers and secure agreement to work with our students, while also providing quality follow‑up to ensure a relationship that extends beyond the first placement. The goal is to ensure that each site is more than just a number and is, in fact, a mutually respected, cultivated relationship that continues to yield a quality student experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with hospitals, community facilities/clinics, and other agency sites for students to complete their clinical rotations.
• Develop leads for possible partnerships with healthcare agencies by identifying suitable clinical sites, negotiating placement agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage relationships with existing clinical agency partners to ensure successful clinical experiences for all students.
• Match students and sites in a timely manner to avoid any lapse or delays in class registration.
• Maintain complete knowledge and understanding of our partners’ curriculum and programs and clearly explain these curricula and programs to clinical partners.
• Identify and assess concerns related to clinical experiences; facilitate appropriate intervention with Placement Coordinators, faculty, and Program Coordinators.
• Work with University Partners and legal teams to secure contracts with sites.
• Serve as a role model for faculty, staff, and students in the areas of customer service, collaboration, communication, and general professionalism.
• Use relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win‑win negotiation.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) required; commensurate experience (e.g., healthcare/placement) considered.

Experience / Skills / Attributes

• 3–5 years of successful demonstration of business development and/or sales competencies. Inside sales and/or sales support skills helpful.
• Solid knowledge of or experience working in the healthcare field, directly with or for providers.
• Problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Willingness to collaborate to achieve goals.
• Ability to multi‑task, organize, and attend to details.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to develop relationships via phone and in person.
• Self‑motivated and able to work autonomously, reporting back to a team.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is between $54,400 and $64,000. The starting salary will fall somewhere in this range and will be determined by various factors such as experience, location, market conditions, and departmental budgets.

Benefits

• Flexibility of remote, hybrid, and flexible work options.
• Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and various mental health and well‑being support programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• 401(k) retirement contributions and company matching.
• Paid leave policies designed to ensure you have the time to rest and recharge.
• Company‑supported life and AD&D insurance, along with short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Inclusive parental leave programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Keypath Education is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The equal‑opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits, pay and dismissal.