Career Placement Coordinator - FTT

Career Placement Coordinator - FTT

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Position Title
- Career Placement Coordinator - FTT

Department
- Workforce Pathways Program

Location
- Lincoln

Job Category
- Professional

Job Type
- Full-Time Temporary

Posting Number - 02239

Position End Date

General Description of Position
- Under the general direction and supervision of the SNAP Employment & Training Manager, the Career Placement Coordinator serves as a key liaison among employers, students, and educational partners in southeast Nebraska. This position leads career placement efforts for the SNAP Employment & Training and the Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance Programs, ensuring strong alignment between training, workforce needs, and employment outcomes. The coordinator works collaboratively with Career Skills Coaches, internal departments, and external partners to develop, implement, and expand career placement strategies that support participant success across multiple funding streams.

This is a full-time, temporary, grant-funded position, funded through March 2027.

Essential Functions
- Career Placement Lead the planning, organization, and implementation of SNAPE&T career placement strategies and activities Drive employment outcome initiatives for participants across all funding streams Collaborate with Career Skills Coaches to support participant progress and identify strategies to improve employment outcomes Coordinate career placement efforts across multiple funding streams to ensure alignment and maximize impact Analyze placement data and implement strategies to strengthen program effectiveness and employment results Student Recruitment & Support Recruit and advise youth and adult learners to participate in SNAPE&T, the Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance Credentials Program, and related initiatives Conduct outreach to community organizations, adult education programs, and high schools to promote healthcare, manufacturing, and skilled trades career pathways Facilitate access to support services as needed Collaborate with Career Skills Coaches and the Apprenticeship Program to support participant transition from training to employment Assist with collecting data, tracking, and reporting student progress, credential attainment, and job placement outcomes Industry Engagement & Partnership Development Build and maintain relationships with local and regional employers to identify workforce needs and employment opportunities for credential completers Coordinate employer participation in job shadowing and hiring events related to SNAPE&T and the Nebraska Manufacturing Credentials Program Work closely with the local American Job Center and area human service agencies to establish referral networks and expand access to employment opportunities Program Coordination & Communication Build and maintain collaborative relationships with SCC Continuing Education, academic programs, employers, community partners, and workforce organizations to support participant training and employment outcomes Support communication among Workforce Leadership Teams, faculty/adjuncts, divisions, and employers to maintain alignment between instruction and workplace expectations Prepare and submit periodic reports and data summaries for SNAPE&T, Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance Credential Program, and other internal/external stakeholders Assist in marketing and outreach efforts that promote program focus areas and highlight student and employer success stories Professional Growth Participate in professional conferences, meetings, and relevant local, state, or national educational activities Maintain relationships with professional counterparts and partner institutions Promote a Culture of Belonging Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute.

Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Marginal Functions
- Maintain inventory of program equipment. Identify the availability of grants and similar sources of outside funding. Serve as a member of the various program advisory committees. Participate in assigned college activities such as Career Fairs. Appear at meetings and lunches or on television, radio, etc., as requested to promote the program. May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.

Perform other College functions and duties as assigned. Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary…