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Career Placement Specialist

Lincoln Technical Institute

Melrose Park, ILFull-timeSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Location
Melrose Park, IL
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

Lincoln Tech seeks a results‑driven people person to build employer pipelines, coach students, hit placement targets, run workshops and coordinate job fairs, working full‑time on‑site at the Melrose Park campus to connect graduates with career opportunities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sales ExperienceRetail ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFast‑Paced Service EnvironmentKnowledge of Skilled TradesTransportation KnowledgeHealthcare KnowledgeMulti‑Task ManagementPhone CommunicationPublic SpeakingMetrics Driven

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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. S chedule 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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