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Business Service Representative

Employer
Triton College
Location
River Grove, Illinois

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Administrative Jobs
Student Affairs, Career Services
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Actively develop job opportunities for WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Regularly contact employers to discuss services, employer needs and qualifications of participants with personnel representatives.

2. Develop job leads by contacting employers, company contacts and computerized job leads.

3. Cultivate a variety of job training options, including on-the-job training.

4. Refer grant participants to job leads, send resumes of qualified participants to businesses with job leads and arrange interviews.

5. Participate in all Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership business-related meetings and events, including monthly Business Service Team meetings and conference calls.

6. Develop and schedule pre-employment workshops on job search skills.

7. Participate in presentations on- and off-campus, including Triton-related events and classroom workshops and presentations.

8. Schedule appointments with new participants to discuss job search strategies, resumes and program requirements.

9. Learn WIOA-provided tools and services (i.e. Career Connect) to announce and track job leads and job orders.

10. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Director of Career Services  

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in business, counseling or related field of study. Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

One to two years of work experience in occupational job training, employer relations, pre-employment skills preparation, personnel/human resources, business, industry or human services.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledgeable of job development and pre-employment training fields.

SKILLS:

Demonstrate competence in working with personnel specialists within business, industry and government. Proven ability to connect with and develop key business/employer contacts, creating job opportunities.  

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ABOUT TRITON COLLEGE

Triton College is an institution of higher education dedicated to student success. Located 14 miles from downtown Chicago, the school offers outstanding educational value in a student-centered setting rich in academic and cultural resources, career-oriented learning opportunities, and engaging social activities.

Triton’s attractive 110-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities, thriving arts and athletics programs and a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Our culturally diverse community of students, faculty and staff collaborates to promote integrity, open dialog, teamwork and mutual respect, while striving for excellence in all that we do.

We empower success in life-changing ways. Our degree and certificate programs feature practical courses and flexible scheduling options. Triton transfer students are readily accepted into colleges and universities nationwide. Career program students learn skills needed to succeed in a highly competitive job market that will allow them to make significant contributions to business and industry. Continuing Education students participate in courses geared toward recreation, personal enrichment, workforce development and lifelong learning.

More than 10,000 students enroll at Triton each year, yet every student receives ample individual attention in small, accessible classes. Our highly qualified faculty combines distinguished academic credentials with valuable real-world experience. Tuition is extremely affordable and financial assistance and scholarships are available.

THE TRITON DIFFERENCE

Triton College is committed to empowering your success in life-changing ways. Our positive learning environment prepares students to effectively compete in our global economy, realize their career aspirations, and achieve personal growth.

What sets Triton College apart?

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Triton College features small class sizes and a wide range of quality, real-world focused programs that provide a pathway to completing your degree at a four-year university, obtaining a well-paying job, or advancing in your career. Hands-on learning experiences in degree, certificate, continuing education, and adult education programs promote achievement.

ACCOMPLISHED FACULTY

Our faculty brings many years of professional and teaching experience to their classrooms. Placing a priority on engaging students with practical knowledge, faculty members use proven instructional methods to bring content to life. They also participate in ongoing professional development to share successful teaching approaches and best practices that will help students meet and complete course requirements.

EASILY TRANSFERRABLE CREDITS

Most four-year institutions around the country accept Triton's college credit courses as transfer credit. You can stay close to home while meeting your general education requirements at Triton, then transfer these credits to another university to complete your degree.

STUDEN-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT

Triton is a vibrant and diverse community that promotes learning and achievement. State-of-the-art facilities, support services, and flexible class scheduling options provide students of all ages with opportunities and resources to excel and gain important skills for succeeding in life. Extra-curricular student clubs, organizations and activities offer many ways to get involved with our unique community on- and off-campus.

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE

When you complete your studies at Triton, you can be confident that you will receive a positive return on your investment. Triton College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, an important distinction that employers look for when hiring prospective employees. Triton's affordable tuition offers significant annual savings compared to other colleges and universities, and financial assistance is available.

With all that Triton College has to offer, why spend more to attend college elsewhere? All the advantages you are looking for are right here!

Company info
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Telephone
708.456.0300
Location
2000 5th Avenue
River Grove
Illinois
60171
US

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