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Posted July 03, 2026

Career Placement Coordinator

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 19130 Full Time
Reference: 285633376

Job Title: Career Placement Coordinator
Salary Range: $47,389.00 - $78,192.00 Annually
Location: Career and Advanced Technology Center - Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full-Time Administrator
Job Number: 2026-00053
Department: Workforce Development
FLSA: Exempt

Job Description:

Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Position Summary

The Career Placement Coordinator is responsible for leading employer engagement and job placement activities for participants in the Advanced Manufacturing Mobility Hub, a grant-funded workforce initiative that includes non-credit training pathways in CNC Machining, Electro-Mechanical Technology(EMT), Welding, Naval Welding, and Nondestructive Testing(NDT).These programs align with High Priority Occupations and industry-recognized credential pathways that support entry into the regional advanced manufacturing workforce.

The position supports the program by coordinating interviews, employer site visits, onboarding activities, and placement outcomes for program completers. TheCoordinatorserves as the primary liaison between employer partners and students, ensuring that participants successfully transition from training into employment aligned with regional workforce needs.

This role is critical to advancing the Hub’s outcomes by strengthening employer partnerships,facilitatinghiring pipelines, and ensuring the successful conversion of program completers into employed workers in advanced manufacturing careers.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Coordinate employer engagement activities for the Advanced Manufacturing Mobility Hub, including:
    • Employer site visits
    • Mock interviews
    • Hiring events and information sessions
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between employer partners and program participants.
  • Organize andfacilitateinterviews between Mobility Hub completers and employer partners.
  • Support job placement and hiring processes, including:
    • Candidate referrals
    • Interview coordination
    • Employment onboarding support
  • Maintain and expand employer partnerships aligned to the Advanced Manufacturing Mobility Hub, including regional manufacturers and industry stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with program leadership to align Mobility Hub training outcomes with employer hiring needs and expectations.
  • Track and report employment outcomes for Mobility Hub participants, including:
    • Interview rates
    • Job placement
    • Starting wages and retention indicators
  • Support employer participation in Mobility Hub activities such as:
    • Site demonstrations
    • Career exposure opportunities
    • Program advisory input
  • Provide targeted career readiness support to program completers as needed tofacilitatesuccessful job placement.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Career Connections, Workforce Development, Marketing, City College for Municipal Employment) to support end-to-end program delivery from recruitment through placement.
  • Ensureaccuratedocumentation of employer engagement and placement activities to support grant reporting, compliance, and performance metrics.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of Advanced Manufacturing Mobility Hub deliverables.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience inone or more of the following areas:
    • Employer engagement
    • Job placement
    • Career services
    • Workforce development or related field
  • Experience working with employer partnerships and recruitment/hiring processes
  • Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate external partnerships
  • Experience tracking outcomes and using data systems or CRM tools
  • Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse and non-traditional student populations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting grant-funded workforce programs or talent pipeline initiatives
  • Experience in advanced manufacturing, technical training, or industry-aligned workforce programs
  • Experience coordinating internships, externships, or apprenticeship pipelines
  • Familiarity with regional workforce systems and employer networks
  • Experience in higher education or non-credit workforce development
  • Knowledge of labor market trends and hiring needs in skilled trades or industrial sectors

If you are required to submit references in your application, please provide your current supervisor and two previous supervisor's contact information.

Please note - CCP will not contact your references until a contingent offer has been made. You will have the opportunity to alert your references and current employer prior to the reference check process beginning.



Thank you for your interest in opportunities at Community College of Philadelphia. Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits package available to administrative employees.

Administrative employees receive a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at no cost (PPO buy-up plan available at a cost)

  • College-paid life insurance and long-term disability

  • 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% College contribution when you contribute 5%

  • Generous paid time off, including:

    • Vacation time: 23 paid vacation days; prorated based on hire date

    • Personal time: 22.5 hours annually (3 days - prorated based on hire date)

    • Sick time: paid at 100% with appropriate documentation

    • Paid bereavement leave

    • Paid holidays

  • Tuition remission (100%) for employees and eligible dependents

  • Forgivable Loan Program

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Additional perks include winter break, spring break, and summer hours (4-day workweek)

For additional details, please visit our benefits page.


Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctorate degree
  • Other

Do you have a minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:oEmployer engagementoJob placementoCareer servicesoWorkforce development or related field
  • Yes
  • No




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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