Purpose of the Position:

The Graduate Success Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the assistance of all graduates within their first  few weeks of employment within the allied health care field, as well as assisting the Manager of Graduate Success in achieving an approval rating of 95% or higher by actively staying in contact with graduates to ensure success or to overcome any obstacles within the first few weeks of employment; and managing the number of invalid placements that are able to be returned to an approved stage.  The Graduate Success Coordinator reports to the Manager of Graduate Success.

UMA is a nonprofit 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. 

• Anticipated starting rate of $18.00 per hour
• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• $50,000 Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• 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

Key Responsibilities:  

Functional: 

• Assist in developing and maintaining systems used to identify employment opportunities for students and graduates. 
• Assists graduates in being successful in the employment career services identified. 
• Provides career coaching through constant communication during the first 2-weeks and up to the first 30 days of employment. 
• Identify active students who are currently employed in an allied healthcare facility and completes all proper placement verification procedures. 

• Other projects and duties as assigned. 
  
  

Compliance: 

• Demonstrates knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, CIE, and internal UMA policies and procedures.  
• Effectively communicates compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalates any compliance concerns to the Compliance department. 

Work Experience, Skills & Abilities:

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma Required

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education in a related area.
• Past experience in education, career services, employment staffing, out placement services or executive search.
• Ability to multi-task and handle a high-pressure environment with timeline pressures.
• Proven track record in professional sales or business development.
• Committed, with strong follow-up skills.
• Past success in servicing customers in a people-oriented industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Internet required
• Dynamic, high-energy personality.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport with a diverse customer base.
• Highly motivated, detail oriented with a can-do attitude.
• Comfortable working independently or in a team environment. 

Working Environment:

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• This is a full time remote position 

Physical Demands:

• Requires long periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.
• Requires occasional bending, stooping and squatting.
• Requires occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.

OUR VALUES

Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our employees. 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 employees, 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 EMPLOYEE SUCCESS

We are committed to our employees’ 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 employees 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://careers-ultimatemedical.icims.com/