Spokane Colleges is looking to solve the problem of promoting SCC5 program participants to the employer community and liaising with employers to obtain job leads and identify jobs, by hiring a Job Developer.
Requirements
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); and database systems.
- Knowledge of and/or experience navigating workforce development and social service systems.
- Knowledge of the demand-driven approach to employment services, job development strategies and labor market trends in a range of occupational fields (professional, skilled, and industrial).
- Ability to outreach, network, and market participants and programs.
- Ability to motivate participants toward full-time employment.
- Ability to assess participant’s skill sets and motivation.
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) at a silver level or higher (desired).
Responsibilities
- Initiate, develop and maintain ongoing personal contacts with a variety of business and industry representatives and job placement/training agencies for the purpose of finding people gainful employment and advancement opportunities.
- Coordinate and conduct marketing and outreach activities to community agencies, organizations and employers.
- Make “cold” calls to potential employers to explain the benefits and employment support services provided by programs(s) to employers, including addressing employer’s employment skill needs.
- Assist participants in assessing their job skills for positions. Train participants in job seeking, application procedures, resume writing, interview preparation and job retention skills and attitudes.
- Locate jobs for participants who have successfully completed educational programs. Research job leads using the internet, newspapers, agencies and other resources,
- Collect data from employers related to job orders, including job requirements and skills. Match job skills with applicant qualifications to refer qualified applicants to employers and conduct necessary follow-up when applicants are placed in positions.
- Ensure monitoring and documentation of each participant’s progress by developing and maintaining tracking and progress reports in a professional and timely manner as it pertains to the participant’s employment and the individual’s goals.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree required. Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
- One or more years of experience in one of the following areas: Manufacturing, Automation, Business, Education, and/or Workforce Development.
- Sales, marketing, employment counseling or job development experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
