Career Placement & Development Coordinator (Full-time)

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a Career Placement & Development Coordinator. Under general supervision, this individual will coordinate job placement services between students and employers; Maintain active involvement in community organizations; Perform job counseling services with students. This person will also be responsible for the coordination, development, monitoring, and completion of project initiatives associated with their assigned area. This is a full-time/exempt position.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and develops project initiatives to include monitoring completion activities;
• Provides support and meets regularly concerning projects activities, status of project initiatives, and results of evaluating success of project goals;
• Maintains knowledge of current policies, laws, trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate policy notices, interpretations and attending training sessions, meetings & conferences;
• Responsible for Career Placement Activities for the college;
• Develops existing target groups such as employment agencies, Department of Labor, career centers, etc. to recruit students and promote the technical college;
• Enters and reviews data for reporting requirements and provides data to internal and external customers;
• Develops and/or assists with the development of policies and procedures and recommends changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the program;
• Generates reports according to established guidelines;
• Facilitates collaborative committees to achieve project goals;
• Communicates regularly on progress toward project goals and/or required results;
• Develops, implements, and oversees the maintenance of filing, recordkeeping, distribution of materials, and other types of office/program systems;
• Provides outreach and education to the community and local organizations about programs and services available;
• Conducts regular evaluation of services provided and makes recommendations on future direction of project goals;
• Coordinates project related support programs as needed;
• Manages and oversees financial/budget operations of the department;
• Conducts regular evaluation of services provided and makes adjustments as needed;
• Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals upon reviewing of all relevant information;
• Keeps abreast of policies, procedures, and state or federal laws that may impact project initiatives;
• Maintains excellent working relationships with and serve as a liaison to internal and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree *and* Two (2) years related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications are:

• Specific work experience in employment services
• Experience in planning or evaluating office or program procedures/processes
• Experience in staff interviewing and selection
• Experience instructing and/or counseling students

Salary/Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:
Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Employment Policy:
The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System of Georgia and its colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies for Columbus Technical College: Jennifer Thompson Title IX Coordinator, at 706.649.1883 and Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator, at 706.649.1442