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Employer Partnership Coordinator (Special Programs Coordinator)

Job Details

Category:: Professional Staff
Department:: Professional Studies
Locations:: Boston, MA
Posted:: Apr 17, 2019
Closes:: May 2, 2019 - 11:59 PM EDT
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: UNP

About Bunker Hill Community College:


Bunker Hill Community College is a multi-campus institution with vibrant, urban campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts, and at three satellite locations in the Greater Boston area. Founded in 1973, BHCC is the largest of the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts, serving some 18,000 students annually across all modes of instruction. The College offers certificates and associate degrees, early college and dual enrollment, non-credit community and corporate training, and industry specific training programs. The College is the 8th most diverse higher education institution in the United States, and is a Hispanic and Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Approximately 900 International Students attend from 107 countries, speaking 75 languages.


COLLEGE GOALS:


BHCC is a progressive institution guided by five goals: to Foster Student Success, Strengthen Career, Transfer and Workforce Readiness, Advance Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and Develop the College's Infrastructure. The College is committed to a learning community teaching/learning environment and, as an Achieving the Dream institution, is focused on data-driven student success.


LIVING IN BOSTON:


Boston prides itself on being one of the most livable cities in America with twenty-one diverse neighborhoods offering exceptional medical facilities, vibrant neighborhood business districts, museums, galleries and an extensive network of parks and outdoor recreational areas. Unemployment consistently tracks lower than the national average and job growth in 2014 and 2015 were ahead of projections. Eighty-plus colleges and a quarter of a million college students in the area make Boston one of the country's "youngest major metropolis," according to Boston magazine. Suburbs outside of Boston offer affordable housing options with easy access to public transportation.



Job Description:


The Employer Partnerships Coordinator reports to the Director of Internships and Career Development in the Division of Professional Studies and works alongside the Learn and Earn Coordinator and the Coordinator of Internships to advocate for students and increase community awareness and student participation in a full range of internship opportunities: academic program, Learn and Earn, STEM and non-credit career development internships. This role actively supports strategic development of the College's employer partnership initiatives and acts as the primary contact for new internship and career development host sites. Additional responsibilities are to collaborate with the Internships and Career Development Department staff and other departments across the College to develop enhanced student and employer internship pipelines and placements for growth areas in the College.


  • Expand opportunities for students to engage with employers in pre-employment phases (e.g. job site visits, internships)
  • Advocate for students with prospective employers and internship sites
  • Actively seek corporate, non-profit, small business, civic and other partners who value equity and diversity in hiring practices
  • Prospect and develop employer partnerships connected to college programming
  • Collaborate with college faculty and other personnel to cultivate partnerships; consult faculty for technical expertise in their fields of study
  • Collaborate with Workforce Development personnel to provide focused employer partnership recruitment efforts
  • Attend departmental and program advisory board meetings to stay abreast of industry needs and develop professional contacts
  • Act as first point of contact for employer referrals from other college personnel
  • Screen employers to determine, along with supervisor, appropriate level of engagement
  • Follow up with referring and other college personnel as needed to best foster relationship and leverage resources as needed
  • Attend industry events and share important employer outlook and company trends with program staff and faculty
  • Cultivate recurring internship opportunities with area businesses and community organizations
  • Provide support, as needed, to other initiatives in the Career Advancement and Internships Department
  • Organize on-campus events that connect employers with students
  • Contribute to the marketing and communication plan for the Department, including creating content for web, print and e-mail communications
  • Stay abreast of industry trends to allow for development of innovative programming
  • Program development and evaluation
  • Administer career search online platform
  • Support student job seekers by publicizing opportunities with employers
  • Share student employment opportunities with appropriate faculty and staff


Requirements:


  • Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in Business, Human Resources, Counseling, Education or closely related field; with 3 years of experience and/or training in any combination of career counseling, human resource management, recruitment, educational/psychological assessment, counseling, marketing and public relations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Ability to effectively market and represent a program to employers across broad industries
  • Collaborative, self-directed, outcome-oriented, and strong customer service presence
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, creative thinking, and communication skills
  • Evidence of relationship-building or project management skills
  • Attention to detail; ability to learn and utilize new internet-based recruiting and computer technologies
  • Ability to relate and understand the needs of a diverse student population and work effectively with a broad range of internal and external constituent
  • Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population


Additional Information:


Salary Range: Starting at $49,711.00-$53,000.00 Actual Salary Will Be Commensurate With Education and Experience in Accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full state Benefits.


Grade: 4, Unit Professional position


Review Date: To Ensure Consideration Application Materials Must Be Received By May 2, 2019.



Application Instructions:


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  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • A Copy of your Unofficial Transcripts

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Organization

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is a multi-campus urban institution, its main campus situated in the historic Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. A second campus is located in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts; five satellites are located in the local communities of Cambridge, Chinatown, Revere, Somerville and Boston’s South End.

Founded in 1973 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BHCC enrolls more than 8,100 students in day, evening, weekend, web-based and distance learning courses and programs. The College offers more than 68 associate degree and certificate programs that prepare students for successful employment and transfer to four-year universities. Internationally recognized for development of individualized and alternative methods of instruction, BHCC is a leader in distance-learning technologies that enhance and strengthen the learning environment. The College also has expansive course offerings in English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education.

One of the largest colleges in the state’s community college system, BHCC incorporates multi cultural and international perspectives in its courses, programs and institutional climate. With students from 90 countries, and students of color comprising more than half of the student’s population, BHCC is one of the more diverse and cosmopolitan colleges in New England. The average age of students is 28, nearly two-thirds are women and the majority of students work while attending college. An expansive array of student services supports the varied needs of the BHCC students.

A leader in workforce education, the College’s academic and technical programs offered at two campuses, five satellites and through distance learning models, reflect the workforce of the local and regional economy. The additional resources of the Workforce Development Center and ACT Center further support the Greater Boston communities’ employment training needs. 

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