Placement Specialist

Keypath Education

As a Placement Specialist, you'll connect students with clinical sites and build strong partnerships. Join Keypath Education in facilitating impactful student experiences.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeSchaumburg • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $54,400 - $64,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build partnerships with hospitals, community facilities/clinics and other agency sites for students to complete their clinical rotations in a variety if 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Embrace the flexibility of remote, hybrid, and flexible work options.
Access a competitive array of medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.
Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and various mental health and well-being support programs.
Invest in your future with our tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Secure your retirement with our 401(k) retirement contributions and company matching.
Enjoy our 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 designed to support you and your family.

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentsales competenciesinside salessales supportnegotiationcompliancecontract managementproblem-solvingcritical thinkingrelationship management

Soft Skills

customer servicecollaborationcommunicationprofessionalismgroup problem solvingconsensus buildingmulti-taskingorganizational skillsattention to detailself-motivation

Certifications

Bachelor's degree