Placement Verification Coordinator

Ultimate Medical Academy is a non-profit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus.

As a full-time team member, you will have access to the following benefits:

Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized) FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen) Basic Life Insurance (UMA paid) minimum $50,000 - maximum $250,000 (1x annual salary) Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid) Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid) Long Term Disability (UMA paid) Short Term Disability (Team Member paid) Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid) Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age) Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection

Purpose of the Position:

A Placement Verification Coordinator ensures seamless transitions for our graduates into meaningful employment. We empower student success and career outcomes by verifying placements, collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging with graduates and employers.

What You’ll Do:

• Employer Validation and Alignment: Ensure that all employers fall within the allied health field or support allied health functions.
• Verification Process Management: Complete verification checklists or scripts for employment confirmations. Contact graduates and employers to verify employment details and competencies.
• Document Management and Enhancement: Pull transcripts as needed and attach missing job descriptions to student profiles.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with Graduate Success Team Managers and Coordinators to maintain open communication regarding employment confirmations.
• Quality Assurance and Data Accuracy: Review verified placements for accuracy, including business authentication, grammar, and SOC codes. Address discrepancies and maintain data integrity in systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Level Expectations:

• Entry-level position.

Work is supervised.

• Communicates information that requires a high level of accuracy.
• Problems faced are often routine and require critical thinking.
• Desire for growth and professional development.

Required Skills/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Experience in education, placement, career services, or related field.
• Skills – attention to detail, customer service, teamwork, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.

Preferred Requirements:

• Any degree or equivalent experience and/or strong or advanced proficiency in the above required skills/experience.

1+ years’ experience or strong/advanced proficiency in any of the above minimum requirements.

• Experience in education, career services, employment staffing, out placement services or executive search.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.
• Other skills and abilities – professional sales/business development, multi-tasking, time management, rapport building, presentation, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.

Compliance:

Demonstrate knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable state laws and rules, federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations and internal policies and procedures. Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This is a full-time remote position.
• Home office set up, quiet place to work, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection.
• May require setup of computer equipment; accommodation consideration available upon request.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Anticipated starting salary is based on experience and qualifications.

Compensation Range $20—$21 USD OUR VALUES

• Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody.

ACT WITH INTEGRITY We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable. CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential. COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS We are committed to our team members’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students. PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges. HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small. WORK AS ONE We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together - as one - ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts. UMA will NEVER ask you to send money or ask you to provide bank account information in order for you to get reimbursed for tools to work. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be from UMA about a job posting, you can always verify the position at https://workatuma.com/