Category: Professional Staff

Department: Career Development & Internships

Locations: Boston, MA

Posted: Nov 18, 2019

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. The Employer Partnerships Coordinator actively solicits and cultivates partnerships with area employers. This includes corporate, non-profit, small business, and civic and cultural organizations. The Employer Partnerships Coordinator will act as the first point of contact for potential internship sites and potential student employers. In this external facing role, the Employer Partnerships Coordinator will represent the College out in the community and leverage connections to bring opportunities to the Internships and Career Development team.

• Conduct direct outreach to solicit new and strengthen relationships with partners/perspective partners
• Actively seek corporate, non-profit, small business, civic and other partners who demonstrate equity and diversity in hiring practices and operations
• Cultivate recurring internship opportunities with area businesses and community organizations
• Administer career search online platform (GradLeaders)
• Collaborate and consult faculty for technical expertise in their fields of study as it relates to student career development
• Collaborate across college departments to provide focused employer partnership recruitment efforts
• Act as first point of contact for employer referrals from other college personnel
• Screen employers to determine, along with supervisor, appropriate level of engagement
• Attend departmental and program advisory board meetings to stay abreast of industry needs and develop professional contacts
• Manage relationships with current/prospective partners, by attending industry events and share important employer outlook and company trends with program staff and faculty
• Provide support, as needed, to other initiatives in the Career Development and Internships Department
• Organize on-campus events that connect employers with students (Career Fairs, Networking Events, Luncheons)
• Expand opportunities for students to engage with employers in pre-employment phases (e.g. job site visits, internships)
• Contribute to the marketing strategies to support the promotion of the Department, including creating content for web, print and e-mail communications
• Contribute to program development and evaluation
• Share student employment opportunities with appropriate faculty and staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, , Communications or closely related field; with 3 years of experience and/or training in any combination of career counseling, human resource management, recruitment, sales 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

Preferred Qualification:

• Master's degree preferred

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $49,711.00 - 55,000.00 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 November 28, 2019.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.

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