Placement Specialist

National University

Placement Specialist determining candidate eligibility for clinical practice at National University. Advising students on requirements and managing student teaching placements throughout the process.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $22 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in candidate eligibility determination for clinical practice and effective communication with students and coordinators. Proficient in managing student placements and maintaining detailed records throughout the student teaching experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeStudent Information System (SIS)Credentials ExperienceOffice ExperienceEffective Communication

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Candidate Eligibility DeterminationAudit QueriesStudent Teaching PlacementOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsMultitaskingFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

SOARPeoplesoft

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationStudent TeachingInternshipFieldworkStudent Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Determine candidate eligibility for clinical practice.
Audit queries pulled from SOAR to determine student teaching eligibility requirements for each candidate.
Advise students regarding any missing requirements, procedures for student teaching placement.
Provide information to Regional Clinical Practice Coordinators to arrange and finalize student teaching placements.
Track students throughout the placement process.
Schedule student teaching, internship, and fieldwork courses.
Organize student teaching and internship seminar courses.
Conduct orientations and maintain student file throughout student teaching experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
One (1) year of office experience is required.
One (1) year of Credentials experience is preferred.
Demonstrated experience working in an institute of higher education is preferred.
Must have effective communication, problem-solving and excellent attention to detail.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask effectively.
Must be flexible and receptive to change.
Dependability is required to ensure excellent student service.
Must be able to maintain a friendly and cooperative professional demeanor.
Ability to present effectively to large groups.
Experience using Student Information System (SIS) such as SOAR/Peoplesoft systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family