JOB DEVELOPER – GRANT FUNDED
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
Malcolm X College is
currently seeking a Job Developer for the Institutional Effectiveness Department.
The intent of the Workforce
Equity Initiative Grant is to create, support, or expand short-term workforce (credit and/or noncredit) training opportunities in high-need
communities focused on specific sectors with identified workforce gaps.
Through this grant Malcolm X College (MXC) funds Project
MPACT program. The purpose of the grant is to support students who reside in primarily targeted under represented communities by removing
barriers (financial barriers) and supporting students who can prepare for the workforce by completing a high demand credit/training program
that can be completed in one year or less and build skills that will prepare them for the workforce.
City Colleges of
Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing
more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Reporting to the Director, Grant Administration a Job Developer performs a range of job placement and job development
activities to assist students completing an industry recognized credential and/or certificate training program, including MXC’s Health Care
and Nursing programs, with finding employment in jobs that match their job skills and qualifications.
A Job
Developer works collaboratively with key stakeholders in engaging local and regional employers to successfully identify and locate
secure job openings in various occupational areas; creates interest in hiring graduating students by marketing MXC’s vocational training
programs to employers and business organizations; and works with students to orient them to available job placement services. Performs
related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
* Identifies and establishes working
relationships with local and regional employers to develop job leads for students completing certificate
training programs.
*
Initiates and maintains personal contact with employers to solicit their interest and involvement in the recruitment and employment
of MXC students. Markets certificate programs and the availability of students with the training and skills needed to meet their
employment
needs.
* Works collaboratively with department leadership and college administrators to support Project MPACT
program objectives.
* Plans, organizes, and executes on-campus job fairs and employer engagement events to bring employers on
campus, tour training facilities,
and speak to students enrolled in Health Care, Nursing, and other certificate training programs
about career opportunities.
* Prepares requisitions to procure items such as food, transportation, swag, and supplies to execute
planned events and related activities.
Places orders with vendors and works with support staff to ensure appropriate and timely
processing of purchase requisitions.
* Works with staff and college administrators to coordinate the provision of wraparound
services and activities to support job placement services
and assist students with the job search process.
* Plans and
organizes career fairs, career readiness workshops, field trips, and other activities to engage potential and current students with an
interest in completing certificate training programs.
* Participates in providing career readiness workshops to students
including job search process, resume writing, effective interviewing, soft
skills development, and related career readiness skills.
* Maintains a database of job leads and potential employers. Informs students of job opportunities and connects them with
suitable
employment opportunities.
* Collects and tracks student job placement data; complies data and prepares reports
regarding job development and placement efforts.
* Researches job market to remains abreast of industry trends and employment demand
for skilled technicians and workers in
occupational/vocational fields.
* Networks with professional/community organizations
involved in job placement activities.
* Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Education, Counseling, or a related field
relevant to the job.
* Three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, job placement or development,
workforce development, student
services, or career advising
* Work experience in an academic setting highly desirable
* Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
* Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
*
Ability to work with and relate to a culturally diverse student body, faculty, and staff
* Ability to work effectively with
different levels of staff within the organization
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Must be able to
handle all situations with tact, persuasiveness, and diplomacy
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
SALARY RANGE: $63,644 – 70,008.40
Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining
agreement and applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
MXC was recognized for its
best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful
community service and engagement opportunities.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6
months of hire.
This position is represented by the Local 1600 union
We are an equal opportunity
and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!
Additional Information
City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
