Employer Partnership & Placement Specialist - Medical Assisting

Unitek Learning • Fremont, CA

5d • $32 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Employer Partnership & Placement Specialist - MA is responsible for employment outcomes for Medical Assisting graduates. Develops employer relationships, generates job leads, and matches graduates to direct-hire opportunities. This role coordinates the placement process from outreach through hire. Maintains accurate, compliant employment records. Supports accreditation requirements, campus performance, and placement results. Position will be based out of a Bay Area campus: Concord, Fremont, San Jose, or Hayward. This is an hourly, non-exempt role and is not commission-based. Mileage is reimbursed for employer partnership development activities. The people who thrive here often come from commission-minded environments because they know how to create momentum, own their pipeline, and drive results without waiting for permission. This role includes regular in-person employer outreach and regional travel.

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience in staffing, recruiting, business development, workforce placement, sales, career services, or a related field.
• Proven ability to generate leads, build relationships, match candidates to opportunities, and produce hires or placements.
• Strong communication, follow-up, organization, and relationship management skills.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and current insurance are required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Demonstrated success in lead generation, employer relationship development, and candidate placement.
• Strong business development, cold outreach, and relationship management skills.
• Effective communication, organization, and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a staffing agency, recruiting desk, placement firm, or other high-activity, outcome-driven environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience with PowerBI, CampusVue/CampusNexus, ATS, CRM, or similar tracking systems is a plus, but we can train you on industry specific software.
• Knowledge of healthcare hiring, allied health, outpatient clinics, or medical office environments is helpful, but we can teach healthcare.
• Experience with PowerBI, CampusVue/CampusNexus, ATS, or CRM systems preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare hiring or allied health environments and familiarity with employment reporting/compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and grow employer partnerships that lead to real hiring opportunities.
• Generate job leads and job orders for Medical Assisting graduates.
• Match graduates to open roles based on employer needs, graduate readiness, and likelihood of hire.
• Coach graduates on resumes, interviews, job search strategy, and professional follow-up.
• Move candidates through the hiring process, including resume submittals, interviews, offers, starts, and employment verification.
• Track activity, outcomes, employer development, and verified placements.
• Keep documentation accurate, complete, and audit-ready.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree