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Employer Relations Coordinator

Employer
Joliet Junior College
Location
Joliet, IL

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Administrative Jobs
Student Affairs, Career Services
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS140852Position TitleEmployer Relations CoordinatorDepartmentCareer ServicesDivisionStudent DevelopmentLocationClassificationNon-UnionFLSA ClassificationExemptUnion/Non UnionNon UnionFull Time / Part Time? Full TimeSalary Range - Minimum$52,618 annuallyHours per week40Temporary? NoPosting Date10/13/2020Closing Date10/23/2020Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, unofficial transcripts for the required degree (if applicable) must be attached and submitted at the time of application.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:


  • Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment background check

  • Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment Drug Screening for employees that are new to the College

  • Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires

Application Procedures: “Apply to this Job at employment.jjc.edu”

Joliet Junior College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email HR@jjc.edu or call (815) 280-6725.

Advertising Summary

Founded in 1901 as the nation’s first public community college, JJC’s dedication to student learning, community prosperity, and personal growth has influenced generations of students and community partners. Our six campuses and extension centers ensure accessibility and empower 30,000 students annually to improve their lives through the power of education.

Our commitment to our mission drives the change and innovation necessary to meet the evolving needs of our students, employees, and community. Our continued success is drawn from talented, diverse, and committed employees whose knowledge and passion for education create a thriving culture both in and out of the classroom.

JJC supports an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone can learn, grow, and perform at their best. We invite you to apply your skills and experience in a way that supports excellence and rewards your contributions. Join our family and make JJC your first choice!

The college supports this commitment by providing full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees including:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (employee & family)


  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) and 457(b) option for pre-tax retirement savings
Joliet Junior College Tuition Assistance (employee & family)
Long Term Disability

Life Insurance & a comprehensive leave plan including:


  • Federal holidays

  • Vacation

  • Personal

  • Sick
Link to Human Resources website

http://www.jjc.edu/about-jjc/college-leadership/administration/human-resources

Job Details

POSITION: EMPLOYER RELATIONS COORDINATOR
STATUS:Full Time
DEPARTMENT:Career Services
DIVISION:Student Development
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION:Non-Union
REPORTS TO: Director, Career Services
PLACEMENT: Professional staff, grade S08
MINIMUM PAY RATE:$52,618 annually

Joliet Junior College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action college supporting diversity.

Application Procedures: “Apply to this Job at employment.jjc.edu”

  • Satisfactory results of a background check

  • Post-offer, pre-employment Drug Screening for employees that are new to the College

  • Post-offer, pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires
  • Position Summary

    POSITION SUMMARY
    The Coordinator of Employer Relations is responsible for the development and coordination of strong working relationships with area employers to promote mentoring, internship and employment opportunities for students, alumni, and community members. Supports strategic activities designed to engage and advise students and alumni on appropriate career paths in order to prepare them for employment and assist them with job search skills. Provide support and mentoring for Career Advisors and Career Pathway coaches supporting the Guided Academic Pathway model of academic intent declaration for college success. Collaborates with faculty and staff; supports the continuous and strategic improvement of department services that effectively meet the current and future career needs of students and college alumni. Assist the Director with communicating the mission of the Career Services Center to students, faculty, alumni, and staff. Function as a back up to the Director in her/his absence.

    ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    1.Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with local employers and organizations. Match employers’ needs to academic departments’ needs and stream-line a process to connect employers with JJC programs, students, alumni and community members.
    2.Establish new, and strengthen current, employer relationships and visibility in the business and education communities through outreach activities such as networking events and site visits.
    3.Supervise and assign responsibilities to the Employment Advisor and Student Employment Specialist
    4.Facilitate and manage employer visits to campus and provide leadership and coordination for career/job fairs.
    5.Create and execute a strategy for identifying and recruiting students and alumni for internships and employment opportunities.
    6.Serve as primary business/industry liaison in the facilitation of recruitment processes, activities, and events.
    7.Serve as primary college liaison for academic departments and businesses in the facilitation of services and cooperative programming.
    8.Partner with academic departments to strengthen communication with and between employers, students, and faculty to identify and promote internships and work opportunities.
    9.Participate in the creation, planning and implementation of innovative programs and presentations to meet students’ changing career needs.
    10.Oversee processes and policies for internships in compliance with Department of Labor, Illinois Community College Board, NACE, and Fair Labor Standards Act policies.
    11.Assist with the promotion of Career Services Center services and the electronic job posting system to students, alumni, faculty and employers through a variety of marketing efforts.
    12.Advise students with job seeking skills including resume and cover letter writing, and interviewing. .
    13.Participate in achieving departmental and college goals and objectives; lead day-to-day operations of the office in the absence of the Director.
    14.Perform related duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    1.Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Psychology, Education, Business, Human Resources, or related field.
    2.Three (3) years of experience in job development, human resources, internship program administration, student employment administration, career counseling or related area.
    3.Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
    4.Knowledge of employment laws and ethical employer hiring practices.
    5.Experience in planning and managing events and programs, including coordination with colleagues, and tracking and reporting on progress.
    6.Strong organizational skills and ability to direct multi-dimensional activities simultaneously.
    7.Problem solving skills, excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, and ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and administrative staff.
    8.Strong personal computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

    Preferred Qualifications

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
    1.Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Student Development, Business, or related field.
    2.Recent work experience in higher education including direct contact with faculty, businesses, and traditional age, adult, and culturally diverse students.
    3.Minimum of three years experience in Career Services, workforce development or related area.
    4.Administrative or supervisory experience.
    5.Knowledge of college student development practices.
    6.Awareness of effective assessment practices.
    7.Familiar with use of social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) to support the promotion, marketing and communication of services and programs.

    Physical Demands

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    1.Normal office physical demands.
    2.Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events.

    Working Conditions

    WORKING CONDITIONS
    1.Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.

    Compliance Announcement

    ANNUAL CLERY SAFETY REPORT (ASR) NOTICE FIRE SAFETY REPORT (FSA) and MISSING PERSON POLICY (MPP) FOR STUDENTS RESIDING IN “ON CAMPUS” STUDENT HOUSING


    Joliet Junior College is committed to assisting members of the JJC community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual CLERY security compliance document along with the Fire Safety Report (FSR) and the Missing Person Policy (MPP) for students residing in “on campus” student housing is available at the JJC Police Department website : https://jjc.edu/about-jjc/police-and-safety


    If you would like to receive the ASR, FSR or MPP in booklet form, you may stop by the Campus Police Department located on Main Campus in G 1013 or call Campus Police at 815-280-2234. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety such as crime prevention and reporting, police law enforcement authority, disciplinary procedures and other related security policies. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous years for all JJC campuses, property owned and controlled by JJC District 525 and on public property immediately adjacent to JJC campuses.


    This information is required by law and is made available by the Joliet Junior College Police Department.

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    1. Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Psychology, Education, Business, Human Resources, or related field?
      • Yes
      • No
    2. Do you have three (3) years of experience in job development, human resources, internship program administration, student employment administration, career counseling or related area?
      • Yes
      • No
    3. Do you have excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills?
      • Yes
      • No
    4. Do you have knowledge of employment laws and ethical employer hiring practices?
      • Yes
      • No
    5. Do you have experience in planning and managing events and programs, including coordination with colleagues, and tracking and reporting on progress?
      • Yes
      • No
    6. Do you have strong organizational skills and ability to direct multi-dimensional activities simultaneously?
      • Yes
      • No
    7. Do you have problem solving skills, excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, and ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and administrative staff?
      • Yes
      • No
    8. Do you have strong personal computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite?
      • Yes
      • No
    9. Do you have a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Student Development, Business, or related field?
      • Yes
      • No
    10. Do you have recent work experience in higher education including direct contact with faculty, businesses, and traditional age, adult, and culturally diverse students?
      • Yes
      • No
    11. Do you have a minimum of three years experience in Career Services, workforce development or related area?
      • Yes
      • No
    12. Do you have administrative or supervisory experience?
      • Yes
      • No
    13. Do you have knowledge of college student development practices?
      • Yes
      • No
    14. Do you have awareness of effective assessment practices?
      • Yes
      • No
    15. Do you have familiar with use of social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) to support the promotion, marketing and communication of services and programs?
      • Yes
      • No
    Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter
    3. Unofficial Transcripts
    Optional Documents
    1. Other Document

    Organization

    Working at Joliet Junior College 

    Joliet Junior College, the nation's first public community college, offers pre-baccalaureate programs for students planning to transfer to a four-year university. A comprehensive community college, JJC also provides occupational education leading directly to employment, adult education and literacy programs, workforce development services, and student support services.

    Tucked in the middle of a wildlife preserve, bridging the banks of a lake and surrounded by its own Arboretum, Joliet Junior College is an educational community that embraces diversity and promotes personal growth. Each year, more than 35,000 students find the diverse, comprehensive high quality educational experience they are looking for at JJC. We hope that you will take a few minutes to explore the job opportunities we have available and consider becoming a part of this experience.

    The recruitment of qualified and diverse personnel is the cornerstone of JJC's commitment to an innovative, collaborative and inclusive educational community. At JJC, we respect the wealth of knowledge and experience each of our employees brings to the workplace. The College supports this commitment by providing personnel with excellent terms and conditions of employment, outstanding health and welfare benefits and programs for a secure retirement.

    JJC employees work in a wide variety of roles within the college, including faculty, support staff, and administrative positions. With such a diverse range of professions, JJC ensures that a wealth of development opportunities is available to employees. From personal growth, career advancement, and a dynamic and rewarding work atmosphere, employees have the resources they need to achieve a successful and fulfilling career at JJC.

    Joliet Junior College's open search procedures allow us to find the best available candidates for positions and to provide a balanced workforce to reflect the ethnic composition of the District we serve.

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    815-280-2266
    Location
    1215 Houbolt Rd
    Joliet
    IL
    60433
    US

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