Administrative Assistant / Placement Specialist

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Omaha, NE
Junior
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
The Placement Specialist assists with student placement and administrative duties, coordinating between students and employers, scheduling job fairs, and providing guidance on applications and interview techniques. The role demands effective communication and a positive attitude in a dynamic environment while adhering to placement policies.
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Roadmaster Drivers School, a Premier National Commercial Truck Driver Training School, and a subsidiary of Werner Enterprises, Inc., is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the Placement Specialist position at our Omaha, NE campus.

What We Offer:

  • Immediate Full-Time Position Available 
  • Competitive Wages Paid Bi-Weekly ($40-42k)
  • Health Insurance, Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
  • Company provided Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Various other Insurance Benefits available 
  • Paid Vacation & Sick Time
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan w/ Company Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program w/ Company Match
  • Employee Perks Program through Abenity® 
  • Opportunities for Advancement 

Job Description

The Placement Specialist is responsible for assisting the School Manager and other applicable management personnel with student placement, and administrative duties as assigned but are not limited to the following:

  • Responsible for functioning as a direct liaison between the student/graduate and the employer for the purpose of providing successful job placement assistance
  • Scheduling and hosting industry recruiters as approved by the company.
  • Responsible for supporting the admissions team by assisting in scheduling prospective student seminars and job fairs, providing industry employer hiring qualifications, assisting in qualifying prospective students.
  • Responsible for assisting the School Manager in organizing and providing employer participation in all school job fairs and outside hiring seminars.
  • Responsible for assisting students in completing job applications.
  • Complying with all applicable placement policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and track all submitted employment applications.
  • Explaining proper interview techniques to ensure the student understands what companies are looking for and how to best express themselves.
  • Perform duties with honesty, objectivity, truthfulness, integrity and high ethical standards.
  • Regular, reliable and predictable work attendance is an essential job function of this position.
  • All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years verifiable office administrative experience
  • Ability to effectively communicate with applicants, students and company personnel regarding student placement options
  • After training, must possess the ability to read and understand loan contracts with the ability to convey terms to both students and company personnel
  • Must be able to demonstrate physical, intellectual and leadership ability to perform the duties of placement assistance arrangements with students and trucking companies
  • Must have an energetic and positive personality with the capability to work and adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment
  • Minimum high school graduate or equivalent
  • After training, must possess the ability to review consumer background reports including criminal background reports and motor vehicle reports

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

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The Company
Omaha, NE
10,001 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1956

What We Do

Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North America. Werner maintains its corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and maintains offices in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that includes dedicated; medium-to-long-haul, regional and expedited van; and temperature-controlled. The Werner Logistics portfolio includes truck brokerage, freight management, intermodal, international and final mile services. International services are provided through Werner’s domestic and global subsidiary companies and include ocean, air and ground transportation; freight forwarding; and customs brokerage.

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