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Job Development Specialist (2 vacancies)

Mott Community College

Job Description

Position Title

Job Development Specialist (2 vacancies)

Status

Full-time (Grant/Contract)

Starting Salary/Rate

Low $40k - High $40k's

Position Summary

Reporting directly to a Director in Workforce and Economic Development, the Job Development Specialist (JDS) is responsible for making contact with local and regional employers for the purpose of developing job and career opportunities, and job leads for students and participants enrolled in various programs at the college. The JDS will facilitate job club and career exploration activities which prepares participants for the acquisition and retention of employment. The JDS provides technical and professional services to potential employers and participants, which meets intended programmatic outcomes. Works closely with other staff to develop and monitor Individual Service Strategies (ISS), Educational Development Plans, and/or career plans.

This position is responsible for assisting Students and participants with employment preparation and placement as well as informing employers of the employment services available to them to ensure that the college is assisting the business community by verifying skill gaps and training needs while addressing and meeting the employment needs of job-seekers. MCC supplies employers with qualified candidates, job postings, applicant pre-screening assistance, drug testing and background checks, as well as space for interviews and value added workshops.

The JDS also contacts businesses to identify new employment leads through job fairs, cold calls, networking and the e-recruiting, potential apprenticeships, on-the-job training opportunities, internships, externships, and other work experiences with the goal of helping students to maintain long-term employment. Follow-up activities are critical to this role to identify and intervene in those instances where supportive services or other job-related services are required to ensure stability and job retention.

Minimum Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function, duty and accountability satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Progression from Level I to II is not required.

Level I:
1. Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience in business/industry, human services, education or a related field.
2. One (1) year of professional experience in a related role in education, human services, or business.

Level II (Starting salary 10% higher than Level I):
1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in
business/industry, human services, education or a related field.
2. One (1) year of professional experience in a related role in education, human services, or business.

Minimum Qualifications that apply to both levels:
1. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with strong oral and written
communication skills.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with program participants, staff and the general
public.
3. Ability to appropriately use and demonstrate proficiency at the Basic level of MS Word and Excel.
4. Must possess good organizational skills and be able to perform multiple tasks
simultaneously.
5. Ability to appropriately use and demonstrate proficiency at the Basic level of MS Word and Excel, including web-based software and resources.
6. Must work with accuracy; possess good organizational skills.
7. Be able to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously with high quality and strong
customer-oriented services.
8. Must be reliable and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
9. The ability to work with a diverse population, staff, and community members using tact, courtesy and diplomacy.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

1. Possession of the CDF, GCDF, CWDP, TPM and/or BSP certification.
2. Previous experience working with grant or performance based programs with a record of successfully meeting outcomes and metrics.
3. Prior experience working with adult learners.
4. Job Development and/or job placement experience preferred.
5. Prior experience working in, or with, staffing, HR or placement industry.

Work Schedule

Must be willing to work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays, and evenings or weekends as needed.

Mott Community College recognizes that remote work can benefit the student, employee and College and will permit employee duties to be performed remotely when it is appropriate, reasonable and feasible based on the College’s mission and priorities. MCC employees follow a well-defined remote work program. The opportunity for remote work is reviewed on a case by case basis and dependent on many factors including the nature of the job duties and person’s suitability for remote work. All hybrid work opportunities are approved by the immediate supervisor and Executive member.

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Additional Information

First consideration given to internal candidates

Degree must be conferred by application deadline.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

The College is unable to assist with travel and/or relocation expenses.

This position is grant funded. This grant, and consequently this position, may be terminated at any time if the grantor determines that performance measures are not being adequately met. Employee performance will be measured by the program’s successful outcomes and the appropriate documentation thereof.
In addition, as a grant-funded, non-union employee, the selected candidate’s employment is at-will and the employment relationship may be ended by either party (MCC or the employee) at any time, with or without notice.

Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check

The College reserves the right to cancel the search at any time.

Application Deadline

Open until filled

Additional Application Deadline Information

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0024. Title II, ADA, Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0373. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0191.

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