Job Developer – Freeman Career Center

Salary: $68,101.44 – $75,081.96 AnnuallyCFT-46

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 09710

Location: Pasadena, CA

Department: Economic Workforce Development

Closing: 4/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

This is a grant-funded position through June 30, 2027.

Renewal is on an annual basis, however, is not guaranteed.

Under direction, the Job Developer will develop, locate, and actively refer students to employment positions. The position may serve students enrolled in credit, noncredit, or regional LA19 community college programs depending on departmental assignment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Identifies and locates current and prospective job openings for District students and, depending on assignment, for students at partnering community colleges in the region.
2. May negotiate contracts, develop jobs, and supervise placements. Maintains records of student employment outcomes.
3. Participates in placement, and follow-up of students in part-time and full-time employment.
4. Contacts employers to ensure that they are knowledgeable about District programs and services and, depending on assignment, the programs, and services of partnering regional community colleges.
5. Maintains a current listing of available job opportunities and promotes openings to students via email campaigns, social media, and the District’s online job board.
6. Maintains a close effective working relationship with District faculty, work study coordinator, and appropriate community resource personnel; depending on assignment, may also collaborate with faculty and personnel at partnering community colleges.
7. Collects employment data and prepares required reports in a timely manner.
8. Coordinates the annual job fair and other recruitment events.
9. Communicates the needs of employers to students and appropriate college personnel.
10. Develops and distributes targeted newsletters to effectively communicate job opportunities to students and relevant college personnel.
11. Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of college education in any field
• Three years of experience in a responsible position with workforce, vocational education, employment/personnel services, or other related programs.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Knowledge of employment development methods, labor market trends, and employer outreach strategies in a regional or urban workforce environment.

SKILLS:

• Skill in maintaining accurate records, preparing program reports, and tracking student employment outcomes using digital tools and databases.
• Proficient in using online job boards, social media platforms, and email marketing tools to promote employment opportunities to students.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships with employers, college staff, faculty, and community agency representatives.
• Ability to effectively communicate program services, student qualifications, and employment opportunities to diverse employer and student audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and coordinate recruitment events, job fairs, and employer engagement activities.
• Demonstrated experience working with communities who have been traditionally underserved by higher education and experience in the pedagogy reflecting intersections of race, culture, class, ethnic, and queer communities.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIORNMENT – Activities and environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands and environmental conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
• This is primarily a sedentary office classification, however; standing and walking between work areas may be required.
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
• Positions in this classification may occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
• Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, and controlled temperature conditions.
• Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

CORE COMPETENCIES: The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

• Job Placement and Referral
• Employer Relations
• Career Counseling and Support
• Networking and Outreach
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Data Tracking and Reporting
• Program Development and Implementation
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving

SALARY RANGE:APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

• If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
• If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
• The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
• While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
• Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
• Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
• Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
• Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
• The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
• Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
• The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
• An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pasadenaedu/classified/jobs/5304232/job-developer-freeman-career-center

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