Manager, Placement Services

Manager, Placement Services

Salary

$111,160.00 - $151,455.00 Annually

Location

Both Liberal Arts Campus & Trade Tech and Community Learning Campus, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

27-004

Department

Workforce Development

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

MANAGER, PLACEMENT SERVICES

OPEN RECRUITMENT

6-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST

$111,160.00 - $151,455.00 Annually

11 STEPS - RANGE 9 / MANAGEMENT TEAM

CURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS

This recruitment will be used to fill all current and future vacancies.

Grant-funded positions are time-limited and contingent upon sufficient funding.

Funded from multiple grants ending between September 2025 and June 30, 2028

(all subject to renewal)

• Applications will only be accepted from September 16 to September 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm.*

The Workforce Development department of the Long Beach Community College District is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Manager, Placement Services to oversee and enhance our job placement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in career services, client relations, and workforce development, with a passion for connecting job seekers with career opportunities. The incumbent will also be responsible for directing the work of assigned employees, administering budgets, and is someone who has experience in providing direct, day-to-day organizational and technical coordination. Responsibilities include managing job placement programs, building relationships with employers, providing guidance to job seekers, and tracking placement success. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for driving outcomes and supporting both clients and employers in a fast-paced environment.

A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35-hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION

• Type of position: Full time (40 hours/week) / Exempt / Non-Represented
• Position Status: Permanent
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Location: Will support both campuses, but could be located at either the Liberal Arts Campus (LAC) or Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus (TTC)
• Salary: Management Range 9, $111,160.00 - $151,455.00
• Eligibility list: Will be valid for 6 months once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications.
• Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-5247 or (562) 938-4971.

ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 59% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 12% are Black/African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino, 5% are multi-ethnic, and 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our college demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/college-facts.

Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities.

Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.

• Mission & Values
• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
• Strategic Plan
• Office of the Superintendent President

Duties

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, assists in the development a multi-year strategic plan for placement services, aligning with institutional goals and workforce needs and oversees the day-to-day operations of the District's job and placement services team. This position is responsible for directing the work of assigned employees, administering budgets, identifying employment opportunities, engaging industry, and evaluating the career needs of students to develop effective placement service supports and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Manager, Placement Services is responsible for providing direct, day-to-day organizational and technical coordination of programs and services organized through Workforce Development or program area related to job placement and work experience. The incumbent develops methods to deliver placement services to students from the time of enrollment through graduation, transfer, and becoming alumni.

For the full position description, please click here: Manager, Placement Services.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in education, human services, business, or a closely related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a workforce development service or similar public program, with one (1) of those years serving in a supervisory/leadership role; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35-hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

May require a valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.

Application Process:

• Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
• If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
• If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.
• During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email account frequently. Please add "@lbcc.edu" and "@governmentjobs.com" to your Safe Senders List and/or Address Book to reduce the chance of messages from the Personnel Commission being delivered to Spam or Junk Mail. Questions? Please call (562) 938-5247.

Selection Process:

The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:

• screening of the applicants training, background, and experience
• scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review. Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs
• in-person or online:
• written examination(s)
• qualifications appraisal oral examination
• performance examination
• technical oral examination

(the above will be scored on a job-related basis)

Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change

Supplemental Application Scoring: Week of October 19, 2026

Qualifications Appraisal Interview (may be via Zoom or in-person): November 2, 2026

Final interview (in-person only): Week of November 16, 2026

Test parts are determined by the size and competitiveness of the candidate pool. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35-hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

• PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. *

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-5247 or (562) 938-4791 or emailing careers@lbcc.edu.

THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the Districts policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Fair Chance Statement

At Long Beach City College, we are deeply committed to equity and creating access to meaningful opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their past. We recognize the systemic challenges that formerly incarcerated individuals face when re-entering the workforce and are committed to supporting their journey towards finding successful and fulfilling careers.

As part of our inclusive hiring practices and unwavering commitment to diversity, we strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in the justice system. Prior incarceration does not disqualify you from consideration; all applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications and alignment with the role.

In compliance with the California Fair Chance Act, applicants are not required to disclose conviction history, or participate in a background check, prior to a conditional offer of employment. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Long Beach City College is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating or rehabilitative evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background check report before a final employment decision is made.

Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:

District employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request Form. (Download PDF reader)

Ancestral Land Acknowledgement

Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

Permanent Management Team Members receive the following benefits:

The district contributes to medical, dental, vision insurance, and Employee Assistance Program for the employee and eligible dependents, and life insurance for the employee. Benefits also include 21 vacation days and 5 management leave days.

For more details on the Management Team's health & welfare benefits , please refer to the Management Handbook link below on pages 11-15.

https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/management_handbook.pdf

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Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following: Grant-funded positions are time-limited and contingent upon sufficient funding. Funded from multiple grants ending between September 2025 and June 30, 2028 (all subject to renewal).

02

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-5247. Do you need reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires you to live and be a California resident. If you currently live outside of California, if offered the position, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No
• I am a California resident

04

Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following: During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email account frequently. Please add "@lbcc.edu" and "@governmentjobs.com" to your Safe Senders List and/or Address Book to reduce the chance of messages from the Personnel Commission being delivered to Spam or Junk Mail.

05

Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following: Completion of the following supplemental questions is required of all applicants. This is considered a test component in the examination process. An evaluation of candidates responses will be made by a screening panel following the application deadline. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. Your Work Experience in the application must also include all your recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly relate to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35-hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. For those questions to which you have no response, please indicate "no response". DO NOT refer the reader to your resume. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completion of the required application or supplemental materials.

06

Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following: I am required to list all qualifying work history on my application and attach supporting documents, including licenses and proof of diploma or transcripts in order to have a complete application on file. Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. If I do not submit all required documentation, by the closing date of the recruitment, I understand my application will be rejected as incomplete.

07

If you do NOT meet the minimum qualifications as stated and would like consideration based on a combination of education and experience, you are required to attach a equivalency statement that describes how the combination of your education and experience qualify you for this position.

• I meet the minimum qualifications and attached all the required documents
• Yes, I attached my statement for consideration, in addition to the required documents
• No, I did not attach my statement, which would prevent me from being considered for the position

08

What is your highest level of education completed?

• No Degree (You must submit an Equivalency Statement)
• HS/GED (You must submit an Equivalency Statement)
• Associates Degree (You must submit an Equivalency Statement)
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher

09

What specific discipline/major is your degree in?

• No Degree (You must submit an Equivalency Statement)
• Education
• Human Services
• Business
• or a closely related field

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If you selected "or a closely related field" above, please indicate your major of study. Please type "N/A" in this field if you selected a discipline/major above.

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How many years of increasingly responsible experience working in an educational environment, workforce development service or similar public program, with two (2) of those years serving in a supervisory/leadership role do you have? Note: Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 35-hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Experience must be listed on application to be considered.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 4 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 7 - 8 years
• 9+ years

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Do you have direct work experience in any of the following (please check all that apply).

• directing the work of assigned employees
• administering budgets
• identifying employment opportunities
• engaging industry
• evaluating the career needs of students
• technical coordination of programs and services
• None of the above

13

• Please answer each question thoroughly and in detail as they will be read and scored by SMEs* The Manager, Placement Services is responsible for overseeing a comprehensive placement and work-experience program that supports students in achieving employment and career goals. Describe how you would approach developing, managing, and evaluating a comprehensive placement services program. What factors would you consider in establishing program priorities, and how would you determine whether the program is successful?

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• Please answer each question thoroughly and in detail as they will be read and scored by SMEs* A core part of this role is serving as the primary liaison between the District and employers, staffing agencies, and recruiters. Describe a time you built or strengthened a relationship with an external partner. What challenge(s) did you encounter, how did you address them, and what was the outcome? In your response, also explain how you ensured the partnership appropriately served and protected the individuals participating in the program.

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• Please answer each question thoroughly and in detail as they will be read and scored by SMEs* This position supervises staff and uses data to evaluate and improve program effectiveness. Describe a specific example of when you used data, metrics, or other performance information to identify a gap in a program or service you managed. Explain how you determined what action was needed, how you provided direction or support to staff in implementing the change, and what the outcome was.

Required Question

Employer Long Beach City College

Address 4901 E. Carson St.

Human Resources, Building T1045, Mail Code G3

Long Beach, California, 90808

Phone 562-938-4372

Website http://www.lbcc.edu/