Lead Speech-Language Pathologist – Clinical Mentorship & University Partnerships

AnthroMed Education (School Services) • Chicago, IL

28d • $63,750 - $86,250 • Onsite

About The Position

At AnthroMed Education, we are dedicated to supporting K-12 students by providing specialized in-person therapy services that truly make a difference in their lives. Our team of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) supports students in school-based settings with a strong emphasis on mentorship, supervision, and professional growth during the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and beyond. The Lead Speech-Language Pathologist – Clinical Mentorship & University Partnerships will build and expand AnthroMed’s focus on building relationships with Clinical Fellowship year SLPs and graduate students pursuing degrees in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders. Our mission is to create a positive and nurturing environment for the talented clinicians who make a lasting impact on children every day. Working with AnthroMed is fast-paced, meaningful, and deeply rewarding. We were honored to be named to Inc. Magazine’s list of the Fastest Growing Companies in America in 2024 and 2025, and we continue to grow and evolve as we expand our services. Our team enjoys competitive compensation, excellent benefits (including 100% paid health insurance premiums), and an environment that prioritizes professional development and personal growth. We are committed to supporting our team members and ensuring they have the tools and resources to succeed while making a real difference in the lives of the kids we serve. As a Lead Speech-Language Pathologist – Clinical Mentorship & University Partnerships, your role will this leader will develop strategic partnerships with graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), and work to expand our Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) Program, and transform university engagement into one of AnthroMed’s most powerful long-term ability to support school districts and help more students.

Requirements

• 6-10+ years in the Speech-Language Pathology field, experience with academia or similar, an interest or experience with campus partnerships, working with talent acquisition departments, and creatively problem solving to find ways to improve the day-to-day growth and development of early career SLPs and Clinical Fellows.
• Have a genuine passion for speech-language pathology and special education services, and excited about supporting clinicians in K-12 schools, and building a national Speech-Language Pathology university hiring program.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to design, build, and launch new initiatives. This includes developing marketing materials, presentations, and outreach content that effectively communicate programs and opportunities to universities and graduate students.
• Possess emotional intelligence, optimism, and a sense of humor—qualities that help you connect with candidates and our team.
• Able to travel extensively to conference, conventions, events, career fairs, university events on campus across the country, as well as to hold local events for AnthroMed SLPs and Clinical Fellows in areas that require travel via
• Are flexible with your time and can manage peak workloads during busy times, knowing that there will be room for more flexibility during other times.
• Above all, we’re looking for someone who is results-oriented and excited to contribute to a mission-driven culture that values excellence, resourcefulness, and support.

Nice To Haves

• Have a Master’s Degree (preferred) in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders, an ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, and experience in K-12 education settings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish relationships with graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology across priority states.
• Build strong relationships with SLP program directors and Clinical coordinators
• Faculty overseeing Clinical Fellowship Year placements
• Student-led Speech-Language Pathology organizations
• Represent AnthroMed at SLP career fairs, campus events, and national/state conferences
• Create hiring timelines aligned with Clinical Fellowship Year graduation cycles
• Position AnthroMed as a leading employer for school-based Speech-Language Pathologists
• Visualize and build innovative programs within the company that contributes towards our overall mission to support SLP graduate students and Clinical Fellowship Year SLPs.
• Own the end-to-end hiring funnel for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) Speech-Language Pathologists
• Engage first-year and second-year graduate students pursuing degrees in Speech-Language Pathology
• Increase offer acceptance rates among new graduate SLPs
• Build multi-year relationships with Speech-Language Pathology graduate programs
• Support structured onboarding and mentorship alignment for incoming CFY clinicians
• Partner with Clinical Leadership to ensure high-quality supervision experiences for new Speech-Language Pathologists

Benefits

• 100% Coverage of Employees individual Medical Insurance premium
• Unlimited PTO + 4 weeks of built in time off each year
• Dental Insurance (PPO or HMO) and Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and pre-tax parking & transit)
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to first 3.00% employee contribution
• 100% Employer sponsored Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• Optional supplemental coverages include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident Protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior