Career Placement Specialist

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Melrose Park, IL, USA
In-Office
55K-55K Annually
Junior
Edtech • Software
The Role
Provide career coaching and job-search assistance to students and graduates, deliver employment workshops, build employer relationships, develop job pipelines, coordinate recruiting events, track graduate employment outcomes, and maintain accreditation-compliant records.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Are you a results-driven people person who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

 

If you've built a career in retail, restaurants, sales, or any role where hitting your numbers and taking care of people both matter — this role was designed for you.

 

At Lincoln Tech, we train people for real careers in the trades. Our graduates are ready to work. Your role is to connect them with the opportunities they've earned. Schedule includes three early shifts and two late nights until 8pm.

 

What You'll Do:

  • Build and manage a pipeline of employer relationships and job opportunities
  • Coach students and graduates through their job search — from resume to offer
  • Hit weekly and monthly placement targets that directly impact students' lives
  • Run workshops, coordinate job fairs, and connect employers with our talent
  • Work across departments to remove barriers and get graduates hired

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience in sales, retail, restaurants, or any fast-paced service environment. Knowledge of skilled trades, transportation, or healthcare is a plus.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities without losing momentum
  • A genuine belief in education and a desire to see people succeed
  • Comfortable on the phone and in front of a room
  • Metrics don't scare you — they motivate you 

Why Lincoln Tech:

  • Celebrating 80 years of educating students in the skilled trades, healthcare, and transportation industries.
  • A culture that promotes from within — many of our leaders started right where you'd be starting
  • Work that matters: every placement you make changes a graduate's trajectory
  • A team that moves fast, supports each other, and celebrates wins

About this role:

This is a full-time, on-site role. You'll work directly with students, graduates, and employers at our Melrose Park Campus.


Full-Time Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Growth Opportunities

About Us

For 80 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, Information Technology.

Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Pay Range

$57,000 per year

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience in recruiting, career services, sales, or a related field
  • Strong communication skills, including comfort speaking to groups and on the phone
  • Relationship-building skills
  • Organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new technology platforms
  • Goal-oriented approach with a track record of meeting performance targets
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The Company
HQ: Parsippany, NJ
3,284 Employees
Year Founded: 1946

What We Do

Lincoln Tech is a nationally recognized leader in hands-on career training. Since 1946, our 22 campuses across 12 states have helped thousands of graduates launch successful careers in high-demand fields. We specialize in practical, skills-based education for industries including Automotive, Diesel, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Skilled Trades such as Welding, Computerized Manufacturing, HVAC, Electrical, and Electronics.

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