Business Solutions Placement Specialist

Role and Responsibilities Business Development and Outreach: Proactively identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with local employers throughout Central Texas to secure job leads, internships, externships, apprenticeships, and other work‑based learning opportunities for GCT clients, graduates of GCTA, and The Excel Center. Employer Engagement: Engage with employers to learn and assess their workforce needs, hiring challenges, and desired candidate qualifications. Present tailored solutions that align employer objectives with the talent pipeline of our participants, serving as a supportive resource throughout the recruitment, interview, and retention process. Networking and Labor Market Awareness: Build and maintain a strong network of employers and key industry contacts. Attend hiring events, job fairs, networking events, workforce forums, and employer meetings to continuously expand partnerships and maintain an acute awareness of local labor market trends. Advocacy: Advocate on behalf of Goodwill’s target populations by educating Central Texas employers on the benefits of hiring from diverse, underrepresented groups and promoting equitable employment opportunities. Client‑Employer Matching: Assess participant skills, experience, interests, and job readiness to facilitate optimal, strategic placements that meet the specific needs of both the candidate and the employer. Client Support and Career Coaching: Guide participants through the job search, application, and interview process. Provide resume support, interview preparation, and employment coaching to enhance success in securing and retaining employment, while monitoring progress for continued career advancement. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal programs—Workforce Advancement, Mission Services, The Excel Center, and Goodwill Career and Technical Academy—to reach participant placement goals. Share employer feedback and hiring trends with internal teams to support program improvement. Data Management and Performance Tracking: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records of employers, clients, job leads, interviews, and placements within designated databases. Track and report key performance metrics, ensuring monthly placement targets, success metrics, and program reporting standards are consistently met. Other Duties as Assigned. Required Skills And Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Services, Workforce Development, Communications, Marketing, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in business development, job placement, workforce development, recruiting, staffing, sales, social services, or a related field. Demonstrated understanding of how to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Strong ability to develop professional business relationships, deliver excellent customer service, and negotiate potential contracts or opportunities. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database tracking systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage, influence, and present to external business partners and stakeholders. Strong time management and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Goodwill Industries International