Placement Coordinator Jobs
Placement Coordinator jobs are open across education, staffing, healthcare, and workforce development, with specializations in student placement, clinical coordination, and talent deployment, at every level from entry-level to senior coordinator. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Eastern Kentucky University
Title: Coordinator, Education Clinical Placement
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 23R000 - College of Ed & Appl Human Sciences
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week:
Additional Schedule Details:
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G20
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Brandy Rose
Job Summary/Basic Functions
Serve as the primary liaison between schools/teachers and the Professional Education Services Office in the College of Education and Applied Human Science for students enrolled in education programs.
The Placement Coordinator will be responsible for contacting districts to develop MOAs and schools/teachers (in the students' preferred districts) to identify teachers willing to host EKU teacher candidates. Contact will be made through email, phone, and visits to schools to build and maintain this relationship.
Provides administrative work that requires familiarity with local schools and districts, and state and national regulations related to clinical placements. Requires the ability to communicate and work in partnership with faculty, staff, and students, as well as independently. Work progress is monitored by the immediate supervisor. The candidate will be able to prioritize and organize work to support the Director of Professional Education Services.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree is required.
Experience: One year of experience is required.
Licensure & Certifications: License/Certification: Teaching Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include: Master's degree and three years of experience in K-12 school setting.
Job Duties:
- 45% - Securing MOAs and clinical placements: Contact districts, schools and teachers to make placements for online and traditional undergraduate clinical courses. Notify students of placements once completed. Secure MOAs with district partners. Maintain regular communication with Model Lab School to ensure quality clinical experiences for Clinical Level 1 and 2 students. - (Essential)
- 45% - Communicating and supporting clinical students: Review, process, and approve/deny student observation required documents (CAN, background, character and fitness check forms). Update EPSB records for each student. Coordinate with Verified Credentials team to oversee process. Create and provide informational materials/resources for clinical students and course instructors regarding requirements, processes, and expectations. - (Essential)
- 10% - Assist PES Office: Assist with events each semester and other duties as assigned. - (Essential)
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/coordinator-education-clinical-placement-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states
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Eastern Kentucky University
Title: Coordinator, Education Clinical Placement
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 23R000 - College of Ed & Appl Human Sciences
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week:
Additional Schedule Details:
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G20
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Brandy Rose
Job Summary/Basic Functions
Serve as the primary liaison between schools/teachers and the Professional Education Services Office in the College of Education and Applied Human Science for students enrolled in education programs.
The Placement Coordinator will be responsible for contacting districts to develop MOAs and schools/teachers (in the students' preferred districts) to identify teachers willing to host EKU teacher candidates. Contact will be made through email, phone, and visits to schools to build and maintain this relationship.
Provides administrative work that requires familiarity with local schools and districts, and state and national regulations related to clinical placements. Requires the ability to communicate and work in partnership with faculty, staff, and students, as well as independently. Work progress is monitored by the immediate supervisor. The candidate will be able to prioritize and organize work to support the Director of Professional Education Services.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree is required.
Experience: One year of experience is required.
Licensure & Certifications: License/Certification: Teaching Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include: Master's degree and three years of experience in K-12 school setting.
Job Duties:
- 45% - Securing MOAs and clinical placements: Contact districts, schools and teachers to make placements for online and traditional undergraduate clinical courses. Notify students of placements once completed. Secure MOAs with district partners. Maintain regular communication with Model Lab School to ensure quality clinical experiences for Clinical Level 1 and 2 students. - (Essential)
- 45% - Communicating and supporting clinical students: Review, process, and approve/deny student observation required documents (CAN, background, character and fitness check forms). Update EPSB records for each student. Coordinate with Verified Credentials team to oversee process. Create and provide informational materials/resources for clinical students and course instructors regarding requirements, processes, and expectations. - (Essential)
- 10% - Assist PES Office: Assist with events each semester and other duties as assigned. - (Essential)
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/coordinator-education-clinical-placement-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in placement coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, human services, psychology, or a related field
- Experience managing candidate or student caseloads in a placement or advising capacity
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems or case management software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for employer and candidate outreach
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with employer partners or clinical sites
- Knowledge of compliance requirements related to placement documentation and reporting
Tips for Your Placement Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to placement metrics
Hiring managers for placement coordinator roles want to see outcomes, not just duties. Quantify your placement activity by describing the volume of candidates or students you managed, timelines you met, and employer or program relationships you built.
Highlight your ATS and database experience
Many placement coordinator postings screen for hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems or case management platforms. Name the specific systems you have used so your resume clears automated filters before a recruiter ever reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists placement coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by sector not just title
The placement coordinator title means very different things in education, clinical healthcare, and staffing. Search by sector-specific terms like clinical placement coordinator or workforce placement specialist to find openings that match your actual background and avoid a mismatch at the interview stage.
Prepare a scenario answer about a difficult placement
Interviewers for placement coordinator roles consistently ask how you handled a candidate or student who was difficult to place. Prepare a specific example that walks through your outreach strategy, the obstacle you faced, and how you resolved it without dropping the case.
Negotiate start dates around active caseloads
Employers in education and staffing sometimes push for fast start dates because open coordinator roles create caseload gaps. If you are managing an active caseload at your current job, negotiate a start date that lets you transition it responsibly rather than accepting a date that sets you up for a rough first week.
Placement Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most placement coordinators?
The companies hiring the most placement coordinators right now include Providence, Rippling, and Marsh Agency, with the largest share of openings in Washington, New York, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent in healthcare systems, vocational training organizations, and regional staffing firms.
How many placement coordinator jobs are remote?
About 89% of placement coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in roles focused on virtual career advising, workforce development program coordination, and employer relations outreach. Roles requiring on-site clinical supervision or in-person student advising are more likely to be fully on-site.
How do you become a placement coordinator?
Most placement coordinator roles require a bachelor's degree in a field like education, social work, human services, or business. From there, you build relevant experience through advising, recruiting, case management, or workforce program coordination. Developing familiarity with case management or applicant tracking software, along with a network of employer or clinical site contacts, strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Can you get a placement coordinator job with little experience?
Entry-level placement coordinator roles do exist, particularly in workforce development agencies, community colleges, and staffing firms that prioritize communication skills and organizational ability over years of direct experience. Internships in career services, volunteer work in social services, or administrative experience in a staffing or educational setting can substitute for formal coordinator experience when you frame your resume around outcomes and relationship-building.
What does the placement coordinator interview process look like?
Most placement coordinator interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen covering your background and familiarity with the sector. A second interview often includes behavioral questions about managing difficult cases, meeting placement targets, and building employer partnerships. Some employers add a brief practical component, such as reviewing a sample candidate profile or walking through how you would prioritize a caseload.
Where can I find and apply to placement coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to placement coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background by sector, location, or seniority level and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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