Category:: Professional Staff
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Department:: Workforce & Economic Development
Locations:: Boston, MA
Posted:: Sep 22, 2023
Closes:: Oct 5, 2023 - 11:59 PM EDT
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: unp
Position ID:: 167815

About Bunker Hill Community College:

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is a multi-campus institution with vibrant, urban campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts, and at several satellites and instructional sites throughout the Greater Boston area. The largest of the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts, BHCC serves some 18,000 students annually, focusing on holistic student services to ensure student retention and persistence. The College offers certificates and associate degrees, early college and dual enrollment, non-credit community and corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is the 8th most diverse higher education institution in the United States, and is an Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Bunker Hill is also a Hispanic Service Institution, defined as an institution that has an enrollment of undergrad full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students. Approximately 1000 international students attend from 100 countries, speaking more than 75 languages.

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Boston prides itself on being one of the most livable cities in America. Twenty-one diverse neighborhoods offer more than 600,000 residents the opportunity to taste, touch, and experience things from all over the world. Neighbors benefit from exceptional medical facilities, vibrant neighborhood business districts, and a solid network of parks, community centers, and libraries. For more information about Boston go to: http://www.cityofboston.gov/residents.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Rapid, Recovery and Re-employment (R3) program, the BHCC Employment Placement Specialist (EPS) will support students by helping them to secure job placements after completing an Industry Recognized Credential (IRC) training at BHCC. The Employment Placement Specialist will connect students with local employers and job opportunities following training. This position will develop relationships with existing and potential employers, co-develop an employer outreach strategy consistent with the multitude of employer-facing services at the college. Along with the Internships and Career Development (ICD) office, career navigator and other program staff, this position will prepare students in the art of applying for and securing jobs. Assist students in career planning, job search strategies, resume writing, interview skills and networking strategies. The Employee Placement Specialist will help students seek out employers who offer professional development, tuition assistance, and help them assess the health, dental and retirement benefits offered. Guiding employers to define "skill sets" and matching those with particular students will lead to strong outcomes. The Employee Placement Specialist will use CRM platforms and other tech tools to track student and employer data.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Support min of 120 students by helping them to secure job placements.
• Connect students with local employers and job opportunities following training.
• Develop relationships with potential employers and codify existing relationships.
• Co-Develop an employer outreach strategy consistent with the multitude of employer-facing services at the college.
• Assist students in career planning, job search strategies, resume writing, interview skills and networking strategies.
• Guiding employers to define "skill sets" and matching those with particular students as well as helping employers navigate the BHCC system.
• Utilize student management, learning management and CRM (Handshake, Salesforce and Target X) Systems to track data.
• Follow up with students for job placement to make sure they are still gainfully employed.
• Represent the college in employer interactions while working with teams across the college community.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director, Rapid, Recovery and Re-employment (R3).
• Attend staff meetings and participate in college- wide activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, management, career development, human resources or closely related field and 2years' experience in job placement or job profiling or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to work with a diverse student and staff population and a commitment to Equity.
• Demonstrated job placement outcomes and employer satisfaction.
• Ability to management deadlines and priorities in a timely manner.
• Experience working in teams and communicating across different departments or constituencies.
• Ability to use multiple computer platforms and technology to accomplish goals.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to speak Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Familiarity with Handshake, Salesforce, Career Coach or Wingspan or other job support/CRM software.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $47,597.00-$56,588.00 Actual Salary Will Be Commensurate With Education and Experience in Accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Grade 3, Unit Professional position

Review Date: October 5, 2023

Grant funded position: start date September 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Renewal for Spring 2024. Second year is contingent on meeting successful outcomes of project plan and funding renewal.

Position is remote and on campus to be determined by supervisor

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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