Placement Specialist

Keypath Education, LLC; 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) contributions and company matching

Paid leave policies

Job summary

Keypath Education, LLC in Schaumburg, Illinois, is seeking a Placement Specialist to build relationships with clinical placement sites. This hybrid role combines sales and customer service to introduce new providers and ensure successful clinical placements for students.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in business development or sales, along with solid knowledge in the healthcare sector. Benefits include competitive insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Successful demonstration of business development and/or sales competencies.
• Solid knowledge or experience working in the healthcare field.
• Ability to multi-task and organize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with clinical placement sites.
• Develop leads and negotiate placement agreements.
• Manage relationships with clinical agency partners.
• Match students with appropriate sites.

Skills

Business development

Sales skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

3-5 years of business development or sales experience

Job description

At Keypath, you could impact a student's future for generations and make a significant societal impact. Our Keypathers guide the student experience and deliver programs that help solve global social and economic challenges. We partner with the world's leading universities to extend their reach and help every student achieve their full potential.

Job Description

Placement Specialist Overview

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; Specialists will be responsible for introducing themselves to prospective providers and securing agreement to work with our students, while also providing quality follow‑up to ensure a relationship that extends beyond the first placement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build partnerships with hospitals, community facilities/clinics and other agency sites for students to complete their clinical rotations in a variety of experiences across different specialties and present these sites to the Program Director for approval.
• 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 site 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.
• Working with University Partners and legal teams to secure contracts with sites.
• Serve as 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: 3‑5 years of successful demonstration of business development and/or sales competencies. Inside sales and/or sales support skills helpful.

Experience/Skills/Attributes:

• Solid knowledge of or experience working in 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.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is between $54,400 - $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.

• Embrace the flexibility of remote, hybrid, and flexible work options.
• Access competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program and various mental health and well‑being support programs.
• Invest in your future with tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Secure retirement with 401(k) contributions and company matching.
• Paid leave policies to ensure rest and recharge.
• Company‑supported life and AD&D insurance, along with short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Inclusive parental leave programs.

Keypath Education is a leading global edtech company that partners with the world’s leading universities to create innovative and in-demand online education programs and champion the student journey from enrolment to graduation. Our corporate office is in Schaumburg, Illinois.

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. Keypath’s 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.