Career Services & Employer Outreach Coordinator

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Employment Assistance Coordinator to support students and graduates on the North Houston Campus in Houston, TX. The role focuses on preparing candidates for employment, connecting them with local employers, and guiding them through the job-search process.

The coordinator will build employer relationships, coordinate externships, track placements, and teach career development courses as assigned, working closely with campus leadership and departments to promote student

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Experience in career services, recruiting, workforce development, education, job placement, or externship coordination preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with networking, employer outreach, and consistent follow-up.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Results-oriented with a strong commitment to student success.
• Self-starter who enjoys connecting with people and helping students translate education into careers.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and graduates with resumes, interview skills, and job-search preparation.
• Build relationships with local employers and identify employment opportunities for graduates.
• Conduct employer outreach through networking, phone calls, and business visits.
• Coordinate student externship placements and maintain relationships with externship sites.
• Track graduate placements and maintain accurate records and required reports.
• Monitor local employment trends and connect students with training-related job opportunities.
• Work closely with campus leadership, faculty, Admissions, and Academic departments.
• Develop relationships with local businesses and community organizations.
• Teach career development courses as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Networking

Follow-up

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an Employment Assistance Coordinator to support students and graduates on the North Houston Campus in Houston, TX. The role focuses on preparing candidates for employment, connecting them with local employers, and guiding them through the job-search process.

The coordinator will build employer relationships, coordinate externships, track placements, and teach career development courses as assigned, working closely with campus leadership and departments to promote student