Career Placement & Workforce Programs Lead

Vestra Consultants; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestra Consultants seeks a Manager of Placement within the Workforce Programs division in Kissimmee, FL to oversee the employability operating model for short-term programs. You will guide students through the career placement funnel, cultivate employer partnerships, and ensure all required documentation complies with accreditation and regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes data-driven reporting, process improvement, and collaboration with the Professional Development and Licensing Manager

Responsibilities

• Implement the career placement funnel for short-term programs.
• Coordinate the employability validation process for each program.
• Develop and maintain a current employment pipeline.
• Identify prospective employers by industry sector and program alignment.
• Document all employer interactions and engagement activities.
• Coordinate student referrals to employment opportunities.
• Monitor student progress at each stage of the career placement funnel.
• Ensure that a documented intervention is recorded for every student.
• Coordinate applicable training in collaboration with the Professional Development and Licensing Manager.
• Generate reports on placement progress, execution, and student outcomes.
• Identify process deviations and recommend corrective action.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of documentation substantiating institutional compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Ensure that all placement activities align with the institutional Career Development and Placement policies

Job description

Vestra Consultants seeks a Manager of Placement within the Workforce Programs division in Kissimmee, FL to oversee the employability operating model for short-term programs. You will guide students through the career placement funnel, cultivate employer partnerships, and ensure all required documentation complies with accreditation and regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes data-driven reporting, process improvement, and collaboration with the Professional Development and Licensing Manager