Manager, Career Placement

Position Number SE1845 Position Title Manager, Career Placement Job Type Staff Ft/Pt Full-Time Employee Class Description P1-Staff exempt General Position Description Develop strategic job placement partnerships with employers, local governments and community partners to support the graduates of the Accelerated Skills Training Programs (AST). This is a field-based position with the primary responsibility of identifying and recruiting new employers, engaging and growing professional relationships that lead to employment opportunities for the AST graduates. Flexible Work Arrangement Fully On-site: Employee performs all of their job duties at a Valencia College location, with flexibility in the work schedule, if appropriate. Grade 2032 Exemption Status Exempt Posting Number S3856P Location(s): Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs): Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm; Evenings and weekends as needed. Please Note: This position will operate in a fully on-site environment. Number Of Vacancies 1 Posting Start Date 05/07/2026 Posting End Date 05/19/2026 Open Until Filled No Quicklink For Posting https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/42478 Temporary Position (Temp Or Grant Funded) Details No, this position is not grant-funded. Salary Range $56,653 - $63,735 per year Description Of Job Function Set, monitor and achieve objectives as directed by the Director of Recruiting and Job Placement (DRJP). In conjunction with the Recruiting and Job Placement Team, (RJP), meets established graduate job placement goals for “in-field” positions within targeted pay rates set by the program leadership. Identify and engage a pre-determined number, as established by program leadership, of new employers. Recruit new employers, engage and grow professional relationships that lead to employment opportunities for the AST graduates. Develop and adjust plans to align employers. 3. Work with the Director of Recruiting and Job Placement, the Recruiting and Job Placement Team (RJP), Program Directors and AST Leadership to identify new employers whose goals align with the AST programs. Create engagement plans at the employer level. Work with the Social Media Manager to create social media messaging targeted to a variety of groups such as employers, associations, local government and community partners. Conduct industry research to create monthly target lists for new employers (Orlando Business Journal, trade publications, web searches, etc.). Attend local job fairs to engage with new companies. 6. Manage critical information about employers by creating and maintaining employer lists with key personnel information, company knowledge and program areas for job placement. 7. Scan employment job boards and websites to identify potential hiring partners that align with the industries served by the AST programs. Collaborate with RJP Team and Program Managers to create and disseminate communication to employers about eligible students / graduates available for employment and develops strategies to highlight current employer partners. 8. Probe employers on incumbent worker potential and to learn about specific programs and services of interest to such employers. Gather intelligence about current employer partnerships for training. Send leads to program and seeks follow up information on results. Develop strategies and participate in the Incumbent Worker Training Team meetings to increase revenue. 9. Conduct ongoing evaluations of employer marketing and strategic activities / data / information. Make real time strategy adjustments based on trending results. Provide regular updates on best practices, executes and proactively shares suggestions or actions to improve processes, effectiveness and goal attainment to the AST Leadership Team. Perform other duties as assigned. Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable Required Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions. Other Required Qualifications Significant years of experience in designing, managing, im