Administrative Assistant/Placement Specialist

Roadmaster Drivers School•Jackson, MS

9d•$32,000 - $40,000•Onsite

About The Position

Roadmaster Drivers School, a Premier National Commercial Truck Driver Training School and subsidiary of Werner Enterprises, Inc., is seeking a Placement Specialist for its Jackson, Mississippi campus. The Placement Specialist assists the School Manager and other applicable management personnel with student placement and assigned administrative duties. The role acts as a liaison between students or graduates and employers to support successful job placement, while also assisting with recruiting events, job fairs, applications, and related placement processes. This is an immediate full-time position offering wages of $32,000–$40,000, paid bi-weekly, and a range of benefits. Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is an essential function. Candidates must complete a company-approved pre-employment drug screen. Roadmaster Drivers School is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least 2 years of verifiable office administrative experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with applicants, students, and company personnel regarding student placement options.
After training, ability to read and understand loan contracts and explain their terms to students and company personnel.
Ability to perform the duties involved in arranging placement assistance with students and trucking companies, including the required physical, intellectual, and leadership abilities.
Energetic and positive personality, with the ability to work and adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.
High school graduate or equivalent.
After training, ability to review consumer background reports, including criminal background reports and motor vehicle reports.
Successful completion of a company-approved pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Serve as a direct liaison between students or graduates and employers to provide job placement assistance.
Schedule and host industry recruiters as approved by the company.
Support the admissions team by helping schedule prospective student seminars and job fairs, providing information about employer hiring qualifications, and assisting with qualifying prospective students.
Assist the School Manager in organizing employer participation in school job fairs and outside hiring seminars.
Assist students with completing job applications.
Comply with applicable placement policies and procedures.
Monitor and track submitted employment applications.
Explain interview techniques so students understand employer expectations and how to present themselves effectively.
Perform duties with honesty, objectivity, truthfulness, integrity, and high ethical standards.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable work attendance.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.