Sr. Network Development Specialist, Nursing

At 2U, the Sr. Network Development Specialist, Nursing plays a pivotal role in expanding and maintaining relationships with healthcare sites to facilitate nursing education opportunities. This involves obtaining new contracts focused on women's health and midwifery, utilizing innovative networking strategies, and driving new partnerships that will provide valuable clinical experiences for students.

To qualify for the Sr. Network Development Specialist, Nursing position at 2U, candidates should have a nursing degree, preferably with a focus on women’s health or midwifery. Additionally, at least five years of relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a proven ability to build professional relationships are essential. A licensed nurse practitioner (NP) credential is also required.

The Sr. Network Development Specialist, Nursing directly contributes to 2U's mission by ensuring that students have access to quality clinical placements. This role enhances the educational experience by forging partnerships that expand opportunities in nursing and women's health, ultimately helping to unlock human potential in healthcare education.

Key responsibilities include independently growing the placement network, demonstrating expert-level strategies in network expansion, facilitating the contract process, and leading training initiatives. The specialist will actively communicate with stakeholders and utilize a consultative sales approach to tailor partnerships to meet the needs of healthcare organizations.

2U offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Sr. Network Development Specialist, Nursing role that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer match, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and various leave policies. The culture at 2U promotes work/life balance and values employee well-being.

In answering this question, emphasize your networking strategies, how you identify potential partners, and your experience in building trust and rapport. Discuss specific examples of successful partnerships you've developed in the past.

Describe your negotiation process, focusing on how you tailored your approach to the needs of the organization. Highlight the final outcome and how it benefitted both the organization and the students.

Demonstrate your time management skills by explaining how you prioritize tasks, use tools or software to track contracts, and ensure open communication with all stakeholders involved.

Focus on your communication skills, emphasizing a collaborative approach. Discuss how you would listen to their concerns, present your perspective, and strive for a solution that supports the program's goals.

Share personal or professional stories that connect you to women's health, discuss your commitment to advancing this field, and explain how you see your role in transforming nursing education and practice.

Discuss the metrics and KPIs you would assess, including student placements, satisfaction levels from both students and partners, and how you gather feedback to improve future partnerships.

Identify potential challenges such as securing contracts or changing healthcare landscapes. Discuss proactive strategies to mitigate these issues, using past experiences as examples.

Align your values and career goals with 2U’s mission. Emphasize your passion for education, your experience in nursing, and how you see yourself contributing to their vision of transforming lives through education.

Provide examples of how you've effectively engaged with healthcare organizations to understand their needs. Share specific successes and how your approach resulted in meaningful partnerships.

Discuss how you maintain relationships within your professional network, how you would reach out to contacts when seeking new placements, and offer examples of how you've successfully expanded opportunities in your previous roles.