Category:: Professional Staff
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Department:: Workforce & Economic Development
Locations:: Boston, MA
Posted:: Dec 20, 2024
Closes:: Feb 12, 2025 - 11:59 PM EST
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: UNP
Position ID:: 184187

About Bunker Hill Community College:

With more than 50 years of academic excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is Massachusetts' largest community college, annually welcoming a diverse community of around 16,000 students. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, BHCC extends its reach across several locations in Greater Boston. The College offers associate degrees and certificates, early college and dual enrollment, community education, corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is celebrated for its diversity, boasting a student body where 65% identify as people of color and more than half are women. The College also embraces a global perspective, with over 600 international students representing 90 countries and conversing in more than 65 languages. Our commitment to diversity is further reflected in BHCC's designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Job Description:

The BHCC Employment Placement Specialist (EPS) (Career Placement Counselor) 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 Business Administration, Human Resources, Counseling, Education, or closely related field with two (2) years' experience and/or training involving career counseling, recruitment, or counseling; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to work with a diverse student and staff population and a commitment to Equity.
• Ability to meet students where they are and support them through multiple means of communication at different times including nights and weekends
• 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 and to use and learn multiple computer platforms and technology to accomplish goals. Ex include all MS office, Google, Calendy, zoom, WebEx, proprietary software that leads to certification etc.

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:

Review Date: February 12, 2025

Renewal for Spring 2025. Second year is contingent on meeting successful outcomes of project plan and funding renewal.

Salary Range: $54,793.00 - $59,034.00 Actual Salary Will Be Commensurate with Education & Experience in Accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full state Benefits.

Grade: 3 Unit Professional position. 37.5/hrs. week Grant-funded

Position is remote and on campus to be determined by supervisor

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.

Application Instructions:

Bunker Hill Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

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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