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Community College of Philadelphia lists this Career Placement Coordinator opportunity in philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Career Placement Coordinator
Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.
Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.
Position Summary
The Career Placement Coordinator is responsible for leading employer engagement and job placement activities for participants in the Advanced Manufacturing Mobility Hub, a grant-funded workforce initiative that includes non-credit training pathways in CNC Machining, Electro-Mechanical Technology(EMT), Welding, Naval Welding, and Nondestructive Testing(NDT). These programs align with High Priority Occupations and industry-recognized credential pathways that support entry into the regional advanced manufacturing workforce. The position supports the program by coordinating interviews, employer site visits, onboarding activities, and placement outcomes for program completers. The Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between employer partners and students, ensuring that participants successfully transition from training into employment aligned with regional workforce needs. This role is critical to advancing the Hub's outcomes by strengthening employer partnerships, facilitating hiring pipelines, and ensuring the successful conversion of program completers into employed workers in advanced manufacturing careers.
Essential Responsibilities
Coordinate employer engagement activities for the Advanced Manufacturing Mobility Hub, including:
Employer site visits
Mock interviews
Hiring events and information sessions
Serve as the primary point of contact between employer partners and program participants.
Organize and facilitate interviews between Mobility Hub completers and employer partners.
Support job placement and hiring processes, including:
Candidate referrals
Interview coordination
Employment onboarding support
Maintain and expand employer partnerships aligned to the Advanced Manufacturing Mobility Hub, including regional manufacturers and industry stakeholders.
Collaborate with program leadership to align Mobility Hub training outcomes with employer hiring needs and expectations.
Track and report employment outcomes for Mobility Hub participants, including:
Interview rates
Job placement
Starting wages and retention indicators
Support employer participation in Mobility Hub activities such as:
Site demonstrations
Career exposure opportunities
Program advisory input
Provide targeted career readiness support to program completers as needed to facilitate successful job placement.
Collaborate with internal teams (Career Connections, Workforce Development, Marketing, City College for Municipal Employment) to support end-to-end program delivery from recruitment through placement.
Ensure accurate documentation of employer engagement and placement activities to support grant reporting, compliance, and performance metrics.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of Advanced Manufacturing Mobility Hub deliverables.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
Employer engagement
Job placement
Career services
Workforce development or related field
Experience working with employer partnerships and recruitment/hiring processes
Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate external partnerships
Experience tracking outcomes and using data systems or CRM tools
Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse and non-traditional student populations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting grant-funded workforce programs or talent pipeline initiatives
Experience in advanced manufacturing, technical training, or industry-aligned workforce programs
Experience coordinating internships, externships, or apprenticeship pipelines
Familiarity with regional workforce systems and employer networks
Experience in higher education or non-credit workforce development
Knowledge of labor market trends and hiring needs in skilled trades or industrial sectors
Benefits
Thank you for your interest in opportunities at Community College of Philadelphia. Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits package available to administrative employees.
Administrative employees receive a competitive benefits package that includes:
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at no cost (PPO buy-up plan available at a cost)
College-paid life insurance and long-term disability
403(b) retirement plan with a 10% College contribution when you contribute 5%
Generous paid time off, including:
Vacation time: 23 paid vacation days; prorated based on hire date
Personal time: 22.5 hours annually (3 days - prorated based on hire date)
Sick time: paid at 100% with appropriate documentation
Paid bereavement leave
Paid holidays
Tuition remission (100%) for employees and eligible dependents
Forgivable Loan Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional perks include winter break, spring break, and summer hours (4-day workweek)
Worksite address
philadelphia, PA, 19117, US
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