Career Services Coordinator - Business Developer

National Polytechnic College; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

AFLAC supplemental insurance

Job summary

National Polytechnic College's Career Services department seeks a proactive Career Services Coordinator - Business Developer to represent the college in the community, develop new clinical site partnerships, and coordinate externships and student job placements.

The role is field-based, requiring at least 3 days per week in the community and on-campus engagement in Lakewood, CA, with a focus on building relationships, arranging site visits, and organizing job fairs.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in vocational education, job placement, or business development a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new clinical site partnerships.
• Travel to the field at least 3 days per week to engage employers.
• Pitch hiring opportunities and maintain a leads database.
• Coordinate externships and ensure documentation compliance.
• Plan job fairs and campus employer visits.
• Support College Advisory Board development.
• Coordinate site visits and track partner satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Field outreach

Administrative coordination

Reliability

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Career Services Coordinator - Business Developer
Job Type: Full-Time, Commute required
Location: Reports to Lakewood Campus

Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and outgoing professional to join our Career Services team in a full-time, out in the field role. This position is ideal for someone ready to represent our college in the community and actively build new clinical sites partnerships. The primary responsibility will be acquiring new clinical sites for students externship rotations and their job placement.

The coordinator will be out in the field at least 3 days per week, acquiring new contracts and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners.

JOB DUTIES:

Business Development

• Actively identify and acquire new clinical sites for externship and job placement opportunities.
• Spend a minimum of 3 days per week in the field developing connections and building new partnerships.
• Pitch hiring opportunities to potential employers and maintain a database of leads.
• Build and sustain relationships with current partners, scheduling employer site visits and assessing satisfaction.
• Plan and coordinate job fair events and employer campus visits.
• Gather and assist in obtaining the required documentation for state approval to ensure sites are compliant and ready for student placement.

Externship Coordination

• Collaborate with instructors and student services to ensure timely and accurate externship releases.
• Conduct externship orientations and assist with documentation compliance.
• Hold student follow-up meetings every two months.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
• Assist in the preparation and participate of College Advisory Board meetings and establish recruitment for new board members.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Previous experience in vocational education, job placement, or business development a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full-time

• Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour (negotiable) plus bonuses

• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shift.
• Location: On Campus and Field based, reporting to Lakewood, CA campus

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• AFLAC supplemental insurance

This is a growth-focused position ideal for a proactive, field-driven professional looking to expand their career within the Career Services department.