Business Services Specialist - Youth Career Connections - ECBI (Part-time; Grant-Funded)

Job Title :

Business Services Specialist - Youth Career Connections - ECBI (Part-time; Grant-Funded)

Department :

Corporate, Community, & Continuing Education

Work Location :

Education Center at Blue Island

Duties :

Under the supervision of the Youth Career Connections Program Manager, the part-time Business Services Specialist (grant-funded) will assist with the implementation of the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) to conduct outreach, job placement and job retention support services for youth participants in Career Connections.

The Business Services Specialist will conduct assessments, provide initial and on-going career counseling to program participants and other duties as assigned. The Business Services Specialist is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Education / Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in social services, counseling, education, human resources, business, marketing, or a related area. One (1) to three (3) years’ experience in workforce development, job placement, human resources development, educational / vocational training, or counseling / guidance related. Please ensure your resume reflects required qualifications.

Qualifications :

In addition to above requirements :

• Knowledge of unemployed and low-income population served through program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed organizational skills.
• The ability to analyze program performance and seek strategies to meet performance criteria.
• Experience in networking, job services resources, and creating employer relationships.
• Nights and weekend work may be required.
• Some travel may be required for program meetings, conferences, etc.

Position Status : Part Time

Hours :

Flexible hours; Up to 25 hrs a week.

Primary location : MVCC ECBI Extension site in Blue Island

Evenings and weekends may be required at times.

Salary / Wage : $23.05-$29.00 / hr

Hourly / Salary : Hourly

Benefits :

This is a non-benefit eligible part-time position; pro-rated paid leave hours may be available based on hours worked after a waiting period.

Review of Applications Begins :

08 / 11 / 2025

Posting Number : AP00529P

Open Date : 07 / 31 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please apply online at jobs.morainevalley.edu with required materials. For questions, contact hr@morainevalley.edu or 708-974-5704