California Career Institute

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Career Services Placement Officer

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) & Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography (DCS)

About This Opportunity

If you are passionate about connecting people to meaningful careers in healthcare, this role was built for you. California Career Institute is seeking a driven, relationship-oriented Career Services Placement Officer to champion the employment success of our DMS and DCS graduates. You will sit at the intersection of education and industry, building employer partnerships, delivering career readiness programming, and guiding students from the classroom to rewarding careers.

This is a high-impact position for a professional who thrives on measurable results and genuinely cares about student outcomes. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and energized by building relationships that open doors, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate workshops on résumé writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, and professional development
• Provide one-on-one career advising to students and graduates
• Assist students with job and internship applications, including cover letters and mock interviews
• Stay current on labor market trends and employment opportunities relevant to DMS and DCS graduates
• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with healthcare employers and industry partners
• Coordinate job and internship placement opportunities
• Organize career fairs, employer panels, networking events, and on-campus recruitment activities
• Serve as a liaison between employers, students, faculty, and administration
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate career development initiatives into academic programs
• Manage and maintain career services databases and track student and alumni employment outcomes
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation related to placement outcomes

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Higher Education, or a related field
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in career services, workforce development, higher education, or a related field
• Experience working in a post-secondary or higher education environment preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong networking ability and experience building employer partnerships
• Knowledge of career assessment tools and career services software platforms
• Experience with student information systems and placement tracking databases
• Proven ability to plan and manage events and programs
• Excellent public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software applications
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Ready to make an impact? Apply today.

Submit your résumé and cover letter to Human Resources at California Career Institute.

This is a full-time position with standard hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Occasional flexibility outside of standard hours may be required to accommodate student availability or employer scheduling needs.
8 hours per day, excluding breaks.