Job Placement Assistant

Compensation Range:

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. Applications must be submitted by October 21, 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 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.

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