Job Placement Assistant

hcfl; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough Community College is seeking a Career Resource Center assistant to support day-to-day operations and career development for students, alumni, and the public. You will counsel, instruct, and assist with job search strategies and workshop delivery.

The role involves developing employer contacts in Hillsborough County, maintaining the CRC presence online, and assisting in CRC events and career fairs, with some evening or weekend hours required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related work experience.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent if substituting experience.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist, counsel and instruct students, alumni, and the public on career development.
• Develop job opportunities and employer contacts in Hillsborough County.
• Support day-to-day CRC operations and goals.
• Provide career development guidance to individuals and groups.
• Deliver workshop presentations on resumes, interviews, and job search.
• Maintain CRC social media presence and monitor announcements.
• Coordinate CRC events including job and career fairs.
• Meet with students one-on-one or in groups for feedback.
• Assist with Career Ready Closet operations.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Job search techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree

GED equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Compensation Range:

$22.58 - $35.42

Position Summary:

Hiring compensation range:

$22.58 - $24.83 per hour depending on qualifications.

Job Summary:

Assists the Career Center Manager by supporting the day-to-day operations and goals of the Career Resource Center (CRC) including, but not limited to: assists, counsels, and instructs college students, alumni, and the public in all matters relating to career development.

Job Duties:

• Assists, counsels and instructs College students and alumni in all matters relating to employment.
• Develops job opportunities and contacts for students and alumni with employers in Hillsborough County.
• Assists the Career Center Manager by supporting the day to day operations and goals of the Career Resource Center (CRC).
• Assists, counsels, and instructs college students, alumni, and the public in all matters relating to career development.
• Delivers workshop presentations on various career related topics including resumes, interview preparation, job search, and more.
• Helps maintain the CRC’s active presence on various social media platforms.
• Aid in monitoring and rotatingCRCannouncements on college webpages and posting areas.
• Conducts outreach with employers and college departments to provide outstanding career services.
• Meets with students one-on-one and/or in groups to provide feedback on career development strategies.
• Assist with the operation of the Career Ready Closet.
• Helps facilitateCRCevents including job and career fairs.
• This position will be required to work some evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and
• One year of prior-related work experience.
• The position requires at least a High School diploma orGEDequivalent if substituting experience for education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An awarded Bachelor’s degree,
• Experience as an academic advisor in higher education,
• Strong presentation skills,
• Experience in job search techniques such as resume’ writing, and
• Strong computer skills.

Closing Date:

October 8, 2026. Applications must be submitted by October 7, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status.

Preference willalsobe given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is theminimumrequirement for veterans' preference claim.Note: Please upload your DD214 as an attachment as part of your application at the time of submission.

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.

Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.