Job Placement Assistant

Hillsborough College; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough Community College seeks a Career Resource Center Assistant to support the Career Center Manager in day-to-day operations and goals. You will counsel college students, alumni, and the public on career development and help deliver workshops on resumes, interviews, and job search strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience, or a High School diploma/GED with substitution supported by experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required and one year of related work experience.
• High School diploma or GED accepted if substituting experience for education.
• Strong presentation and computer skills helpful for advising and workshops.
• Experience with resume writing and job search techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist, counsel and instruct students, alumni and the public on career development.
• Develop job opportunities and employer contacts.
• Support daily operations of the Career Resource Center (CRC).
• Deliver workshops on resumes, interview prep, and job search topics.
• Maintain CRC presence on social media and campus pages.
• Conduct outreach with employers and college departments to provide career services.
• Meet with students individually or in groups for feedback on career strategies.
• Assist with Career Ready Closet operations and CRC events including job fairs.

Skills

Presentation skills

Computer skills

Resume writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma/GED accepted with experience substitution

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 rotating CRC announcements 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 facilitate CRC events 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 or GED equivalent 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 22, 2026.

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 will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans’ Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimum requirement 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.

Founded in 1968, HC is currently the fifth largest community college in Florida’s State College System, serving more than 42,000 students each year at its five campuses, three centers and online platform. HC offers more than 200 academic options including the associate in art and associate in science degrees, college credit certificates, postsecondary adult vocational certificates, advanced technical diplomas and certificates, as well as continuing education and lifelong learning courses. The College has an annual budget of over $135 million and employs more than 2,200. Over 84 percent of HC graduates stay in the local community, and together, HC and its former students contribute more than $1.3 billion in added income and economic impact to Hillsborough County.