Site Developer (62358)

IEC CORP GROUP•Riverside, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

US College is a leader in post-secondary career education. Working at our employee-owned company is more than just a great career - its an investment in yourself. Our mission is to drive personal and community transformation by empowering students to make a positive and enduring life change. We are consistently searching for like-minded compassionate professionals who strive to be the best in their respective fields. Our top candidates share our commitment to helping students build the skills to create a future of which they can be proud. We are currently seeking a Site Developer to join our team at our Santa Ana, CA Campus. In this position you will be responsible for building, expanding, and sustaining a high-quality network of clinical externship sites and employer partners for our programs. This role is a business development and relationship management position focused on generating new externship opportunities, strengthening employer partnerships, and supporting the institution’s extern-to-hire pipeline. The Site Developer works to ensure that externship capacity aligns with student demand and that externship sites consistently convert into employment opportunities. This position requires extensive fieldwork, employer outreach, and community engagement across California healthcare environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
4–5 years of experience in: Business development, sales, or employer relations
Healthcare, staffing, or workforce development preferred
Experience working with healthcare providers or clinical environments strongly preferred
Familiarity with California healthcare landscape is a plus
Strong business development and relationship-building skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
Ability to confidently engage with healthcare professionals and leadership
Results-driven with a proactive and persistent approach
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
Problem-solving and adaptability in dynamic situations
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Extensive local travel required to healthcare facilities throughout California
Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance required
Ability to work both independently in the field and collaboratively with campus teams
Physical and mental demands consistent with field-based relationship management and administrative duties

Responsibilities

Identify, prospect, and secure new externship sites including hospitals, clinics, laboratories, blood banks, EMS agencies, urgent care centers, and other healthcare providers.
Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of active externship opportunities to meet and exceed student placement demand.
Execute outreach strategies including: Cold calling and in-person visits, Networking with healthcare administrators and hiring managers, Participation in community and workforce events
Partner with the Director to align site development with externship capacity planning and enrollment growth.
Ensure all new externship sites meet California regulatory, safety, and program-specific requirements prior to student placement.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with healthcare employers to support both externship placement and hiring pipelines.
Serve as a primary liaison between the institution and employer partners.
Conduct regular site visits to: Maintain relationships, Evaluate site quality, Identify hiring needs and opportunities
Promote extern-to-hire pathways, encouraging employers to hire students upon externship completion.
Ensure high levels of employer satisfaction, engagement, and retention.
Align student readiness with site availability
Ensure appropriate matching of students to externship sites
Provide real-time feedback to campus teams regarding: Employer expectations, Skill gaps, Hiring trends
Support achievement of key performance targets: Externship placement rates, Extern-to-hire conversion rates, Employer retention and expansion
Assist in securing and maintaining required documentation for externship sites, including: Affiliation agreements, Site approvals and evaluations
Ensure all employer partnerships comply with: California Labor Laws and externship guidelines, HIPAA, OSHA, and workplace safety standards
Maintain accurate and timely records of employer interactions, site development activities, and partnership status.
Work closely with campus teams
Participate in team meetings to review: Site development progress, Student placement needs, Employer feedback
Contribute to continuous improvement of externship and placement strategies.
Represent the institution in the community as a professional ambassador.
Attend and participate in: Job fairs, Healthcare networking events, Industry association meetings
Promote the school’s programs and students to potential employer partners.