J‑Tech Institute | Jacksonville, Florida Position Type: Full-Time Reports To: Director of Career Services
Position Summary
J‑Tech Institute seeks a dependable, engaging, and results-oriented Career Services Coordinator to help students and graduates turn their technical education into meaningful employment.
The Coordinator provides career coaching, develops employer relationships, connects candidates with employment opportunities, and maintains accurate employment and placement records. This highly visible, student- and employer-facing role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, consistent follow-through, and a collaborative approach.
The ideal candidate enjoys helping others succeed, feels comfortable speaking to groups, and uses data to organize work, identify needs, and improve outcomes. They bring initiative, professionalism, and an interest in advancing J‑Tech’s mission through strong student support and industry partnerships.
Essential Responsibilities
Student and Graduate Career Support
• Build supportive relationships with students and graduates through regular outreach, individual appointments, and classroom engagement.
• Assess career interests, qualifications, employment goals, and barriers to employment to develop practical job search plans.
• Assist with resume development, applications, interview preparation, professional communication, and job search strategies.
• Identify employment opportunities aligned with each candidate’s training, skills, and career goals.
• Maintain consistent follow-up with job seekers, document progress, and coordinate additional support as needed.
• Prepare students to represent themselves and J‑Tech professionally throughout the hiring process.
Employer Engagement and Recruitment
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, recruiters, staffing partners, and community organizations.
• Conduct proactive outreach to identify job openings and expand employment opportunities across J‑Tech’s programs.
• Screen and refer qualified candidates, coordinate interviews, and follow up with employers regarding hiring decisions.
• Support career fairs, employer visits, campus recruiting, guest presentations, and other industry engagement activities.
• Gather employer feedback and share insights with the Director of Career Services and appropriate academic personnel.
Career Readiness Instruction and Presentations
• Develop and deliver engaging workshops, classroom presentations, and career readiness activities.
• Support instruction in College and Career Planning, with the potential to teach the course based on institutional needs and applicable instructor qualifications.
• Address topics such as workplace expectations, professionalism, teamwork, interviewing, networking, and career planning.
• Communicate effectively with audiences of varying backgrounds, experience levels, and learning needs.
Employment Verification, Data, and Reporting
• Obtain and document employment information and supporting verification in accordance with institutional procedures and applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely student, graduate, employer, and placement records.
• Use Microsoft Excel and institutional systems to track outreach, monitor employment progress, analyze trends, and prepare reports.
• Review records for missing information, resolve discrepancies, and follow through on outstanding documentation.
• Support graduate and employer surveys, reporting deadlines, and departmental reviews while protecting confidential information.
Teamwork and Institutional Improvement
• Collaborate with program managers, instructors, and other departments to support student readiness and graduate employment.
• Manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate promptly when challenges arise.
• Recommend improvements to outreach, reporting, events, and student services based on feedback and results.
• Represent J‑Tech with professionalism, enthusiasm, and respect.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
• Experience in recruiting, staffing, human resources, career services, job placement, workforce development, or a closely related field.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including the ability to organize, maintain, and interpret data in Excel.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Comfort initiating employer outreach and maintaining consistent student and graduate contact.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and exercise sound professional judgment.
Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, education, communications, or a related field.
• Experience supporting students or placing candidates in skilled trades or technical occupations.
• Experience teaching, facilitating workshops, or presenting to groups.
• Familiarity with employment verification, placement reporting, and accreditation requirements in career education.
• Experience using student information systems, applicant tracking systems, customer relationship management platforms, or career services databases.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and reporting tools.
An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this position means students and graduates receive responsive, practical support; employers view J‑Tech as a trusted recruiting partner; records are accurate and current; and commitments are consistently met. The Coordinator contributes to departmental employment goals through ethical practices, thoughtful problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Work Environment and Schedule
This position is based on campus in Jacksonville, Florida, and involves frequent interaction with students, graduates, employers, and staff. Occasional evening or weekend availability and local travel may be required for events, employer visits, and institutional activities.