[Hiring] Clinical Placement Specialist @Georgetown University

Role Description

The Clinical Placement Specialist is responsible for securing and coordinating clinical and practicum placements across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs that support students’ academic and professional success and aligns with the course programs and outcomes. The specialist will build and maintain relationships with students, clinical sites, preceptors, and faculty to ensure timely, high-quality experiential learning opportunities that meet program requirements.

Through proactive outreach, partnership development, and exceptional customer service, the Placement Specialist supports student and preceptor retention, program success, and high-quality clinical education experiences while ensuring compliance with academic, accreditation, and regulatory standards.

This position reports to the Clinical Placement Manager and works closely with students, faculty, preceptors, and clinical site administrators to secure and coordinate clinical and practicum placements. In this role, the placement specialist will collaborate with Clinical Faculty Directors to ensure placements align with curriculum requirements and student progression needs. Internally, the Placement Specialist partners with Student and Academic Affairs, Compliance, and operational teams to support student readiness, regulatory adherence, data tracking, and placement processes. Externally, the role builds and maintains relationships with healthcare organizations, clinical sites, and community partners to expand placement opportunities and support high-quality experiential learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years of relevant experience in healthcare education, student services, customer service, administrative support, or operations.
• Experience in customer service, administrative, operations, or student support roles; experience with clinical placements, compliance processes, or healthcare education programs preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with CRM, learning management, and collaboration systems, including InPlace, myClinicalExchange (myCE), Exxat, DISA, Salesforce, Canvas, Google Drive, Box, and similar platforms is desired.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within team-oriented, service-driven environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience engaging diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality service and support.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life balance benefits.
• Employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.

Company Description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.