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Job Resource Specialist

Employer
Moraine Valley Community College
Location
Main Campus
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job Title:

Job Resource Specialist

Department:

Job Resource Center

Work Location:

Main Campus

Duties:

Under the supervision of the Director of the Job Resource Center, the Job Resource Specialist prepares and connects students, alumni, and community job seekers for the world of work, as well as assist employers in the recruitment and retention of their next great hire. The Job Resource Specialist is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities/events that promote student success, lifelong learning, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Duties include:
• The Job Resource Specialist provides in-person and virtual appointments, presentations/workshops and events to students, alumni, community members and employers regarding job search strategies and recruiting.• Teaches job seekers how to tailor resumes and cover letters to match requirements and qualifications of job postings.• Proofreads, corrects, edits cover letters, resumes and other job search materials.• Collaborates and builds partnerships with stakeholders; as well as providing concierge-style services to employers.• Responsible for planning, marketing, promotion and assessment of events and programs.• Tracks and documents recruitment, retention, completion, and GPA of students served.• Implements career related professional development, informational and recruiting events that connect employers with students, alumni, community job seekers.• Prepares reports, evaluations, surveys and provide data analysis to demonstrate optimal effectiveness, strategic impact, and departmental success.• Works with, supervises, and mentors JRC student employees/interns and performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree Preferred.
  • 1-3 years of experience in advising, coaching, or counseling in the areas such as job search, career development/services, workforce or vocational development, employment, or human resources (required). Please be sure to provide a tailored resume and cover letter that demonstrates how your experiences and abilities match requirements and qualifications of this position.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated abilities to teach job seekers how to tailor resumes and cover letters to match requirements and qualifications of job postings.• Understanding of career development, employability skills and ability to educate stakeholders.• Experience working with diverse populations and underrepresented groups.• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage multiple demands and priorities.• Service-oriented with critical thinking skills, good judgement, and interpersonal abilities.• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to present information via in-person or virtual platforms.• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to utilize CRM platforms.• Ability to utilize virtual communication tools and social media platforms for professional purposes.• Employer relations and/or recruiting experience, preferred.

Position Status:

Full Time

Hours:

Monday – Friday
8:00 am to 5:15 pm

(Some evenings or weekends required. Occasional travel may be required)

Salary/Wage:

$47,470-$63,525

Hourly/Salary:

Salaried

Benefits:

FT Professionals Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life insurance, Optional life
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • MVCC Tuition waiver
  • SURS Retirement plan
  • Vacation Days
  • Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Personal days
  • Bereavement days
  • Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits for this Professionals position:
Benefit Highlights
Benefit Guide-Details

Review of Applications Begins:

06/24/2024

Posting Number:

AP00491P

Open Date:

06/10/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

UPDATED: Please be sure to provide a tailored resume and cover letter that demonstrates how your experiences and abilities match requirements and qualifications of the position.

Please apply online with required documents (resume, cover letter and full application) for this position on jobs.morainevalley.edu. Please do not use third party sites such as Indeed to submit your application. For information, contact HR at hr@morainevalley.edu.

Organization

Moraine Valley Community College is dedicated to ensuring our students gain the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of a changing world. With nearly 150 programs, expert faculty, state-of-the-art learning facilities, and a vibrant campus culture, you’ll see why we are among the nation’s premier two-year institutions of higher learning.

The Moraine Valley Community College District 524 covers 139 square miles in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The district has population of about 400,000 people and includes 26 communities.

Recognizing employees are among our most valuable resources, Moraine Valley strives to attract, hire and retain diverse and highly qualified personnel. 

Our Human Resources Department is committed to providing professional, prompt and fair services to current and prospective employees. We are excited at the prospect of new personnel sharing their knowledge and expertise within our community and we encourage all to apply for open positions for which they are qualified. The college prides itself on providing an atmosphere that fosters professional and personal growth—one of the many reasons we are recognized as an Avatar HR Solutions Best in Class Employer.

Company info
Website
Telephone
7089744300
Location
9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills
IL
60462
US

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