If you find a job posting for a community college that clearly states that the job will close on 08/15/2017, what does this mean?

Question

a. Someone will be hired by that date.
b. The employer is only hiring until that date.
c. After that date, the employer will no longer accept job applications.
d. On that date, all of the résumés the employer has received will be discarded

Answer 1

c. After that date, the employer will no longer accept job applications.