Job Description

Job Summary:
The Placement Officer plays a pivotal role in fostering career opportunities for students and alumni by cultivating partnerships with employers and promoting career planning services. This position requires a proactive approach to connect students with relevant job opportunities through effective employer relations and comprehensive career development initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain productive partnerships with employers to generate employment opportunities for students and alumni.
• Facilitate internships, externships, job shadowing, and campus recruitment events through strong relationships with local and national employers.
• Promote Career Planning services through in-class presentations, student organization outreach, and collaboration with college support services.
• Market Career Planning services to businesses, non-profits, and internal stakeholders through targeted programs, mailings, emails, and attendance at promotional events.
• Assist students in identifying career paths aligned with their interests and skills, offering guidance on resume writing, interview techniques, and job search strategies.
• Coordinate student interviews with prospective employers, ensuring timely follow-up and feedback.
• Orient students and alumni to Career Planning resources to enhance their employability and career prospects.
• Organize and participate in on-campus events such as career and internship job fairs.
• Schedule and promote campus recruitment activities for employers, maintaining an updated employer database.
• Contribute to the development of new experiential learning programs across college curriculums.
• Pursue professional development through seminars and training opportunities.

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in job development and marketing, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Strong understanding of labor market trends, employer needs, and career services best practices.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and computer applications.
• Excellent presentation, networking, and communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented working style with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned.