Job Information
Fedcap Placement Coordinator in Long Island City, New York
JOB PURPOSE: The role of the Placement Coordinator is to provide day-to-day career services for active students and graduates.
JOB SUMMARY: The Placement Coordinator will intake job orders from prospective employers, provide placement to qualified students, generate new job leads, and provide quality customer service to each employer. The Placement Coordinator is responsible for the follow-up to ensure an employer and graduate’s needs are met.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.
Provide each student and graduate with job placement assistance.
2.
Meet or exceed established benchmarks for placement rates.
3.
Prepare students and graduates for a successful job search by informing them about job market updates, job opportunities and realistic salary expectations.
4.
Schedule and follow-up on all student interviews.
5.
Organize and coordinate Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings.
6.
Establish, develop, and maintain working relationships with prospective employers, as well as invite them to visit APEX and its upcoming graduating classes.
7.
Maintain comprehensive records for each student and graduate’s interaction with the Placement department as it relates to their job search.
NOTE
The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Job qualifications are stated in the Essential Functions of the job description. An employee must be able to accomplish the Essential Functions to be competent in the job. Other special requirements are noted below.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Certifications
N/A
Licenses
N/A
Equipment Skills
Standard office equipment, mobile phones.
Software Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Social Media technology
Other Skills
Physical Demands
Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects of this weight or lighter.
Ability to walk for extended periods of time
Work Conditions
Office environment.
Special Schedule
Hours vary and are driven by operational needs.
Travel Demands
None
Hazards
None
Job Experience
At least 2 years’ experience in Customer Service preferred
Personal Qualities
Oral and written communication skills.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, and students.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Efficient with meeting deadlines, follow-up, and time management.
Other Demonstrable knowledge of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of APEX Technical School and execution of relevant policies and procedures.
STATUS
Part/Full-time
Full-time
Term
Regular
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Wage/Salary
Starting wage $16.00/hr
APPROVALS
Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.