Sr. Placement Coordinator (Promotion)

Date Posted: June 15, 2026

There is 1 openings for this job profile.

Internal Only, In-line Promotion. Note: In the case of in-line promotions where there is an expansion of responsibilities for the incumbent in the role, which would result in the incumbent being displaced if another person were to take that position, we will not interview for the role.

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to make learning limitless– and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class higher education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading online learning platform, 2U powers thousands of higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with our college, university, and corporate partners, we are helping accelerate careers and transform lives.
What We’re Looking For:

The Sr. Placement Coordinator will be assigned on a department level to complete administrative, operational and placement outreach tasks required to secure appropriate placements for enrolled students. The Sr. Placement Coordinator will assist department leadership and sometimes individual teams of Placement Specialists in data entry, database management, student form collection and verification, site network expansion and initial prospecting in order to assure timely and accurate placement operations.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Manage all aspects of data entry related to clinical placement operations, including relocation forms, referral forms, Agency Qualification Forms and additional documents required for clinical training. (40%)
• Research new site partners and enter site and supervisor information into CRM database. Conduct initial outreach to prospective new host sites for intern and forward site leads to Placement Specialists for vetting and student match. (30%)
• Salesforce clean up. Help organize agency networks. Delete multiple sites. Create agency contacts for sites. Ensure information is up to date. (20%)
• Coordinate with Contracts Team to assure that required affiliations have been received from sites and appropriately processed via CRM database. (10%)
• Assisting VP/Directors/Managers with weekly or quarterly metric audits for their team members.
• Participating in new program accreditation and current program re-accreditation.
• Creates projects to enhance and improve placement's work progress.
• Contributes VP/Directors with partner and internal presentations.

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• 2 years in placement coordinator role or equivalent professional experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated skills level and above understanding of business operations
• Analytical thinker with great attention to detail
• Well-developed sense of discretion regarding access to sensitive information
• Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an environment of constant change
• Advanced time management and prioritization skills

Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:

• Expert in Salesforce, Microsoft suite, Google suite
• Experience with project management
• Ability/Comfort with communication channels like Slack

Benefits & Culture

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide millions of learners and counting with access to world-class higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference.

We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time, U.S.benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
• Free snacks and drinks in-office
• Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
• Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break

The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($46,900.00 - $57,100.00), with potential bonus eligibility. Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike.

2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at: recruitingaccommodations@2u.com.

About 2U

2U partners with the world's top universities and companies to develop and deliver education programs that accelerate careers and transform lives. Through partnerships with the world’s leading colleges, universities, and companies, 2U delivers thousands of online programs to millions of learners worldwide on edX, its global learning platform. From executive education and professional credentialing to master’s degree programs and free, open courses, 2U transforms how top institutions deliver workforce-aligned online education, enabling professionals to advance without pausing their careers. Learn more at 2U.com.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.