Coordinator, Grant Outreach and Recruitment

Position Title :

Coordinator, Grant Outreach and Recruitment

Job Description :

POSITION : Coordinator, Grant Outreach and Recruitment

STATUS : Full time, grant-funded

DEPARTMENT : Workforce Development

DIVISION : Academic Affairs

CLASSIFICATION : Exempt

UNION : Non-Union

REPORTS TO : Manager, Clean Jobs Initiatives

PLACEMENT : Professional Staff, Grade S7

MINIMUM PAY RATE : $49,694.00 annually

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA / EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will recruit and engage eligible students to participate in the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) grant program and will serve as a liaison between Workforce Development, community partners and identified high school district(s).

Assists in development and execution of the outreach and recruitment plan to target populations in equity investment eligible communities for CEJA programs.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with community leaders, community-based organizations and programs to provide and assist eligible individuals in understanding their choices for occupational and career training;
• provide information and / or direction to individuals, parents, teachers, and administrators about career and educational services available to eligible individuals;

develop and monitor program data and reports regarding recruitment and outreach. Provide career guidance and outreach to eligible high school students and adult learners students on careers in clean energy industry sectors in Joliet and surrounding communities.

Occasional evening and / or weekend work and local travel required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate all outreach and recruitment efforts within the department; maintain partnerships with high schools and community partners to ensure target populations in equity investment eligible communities enroll in CEJA programs.

Support sufficient participant enrollment in CEJA programs to meet grant enrollment and completion performance measures.

2. Work with Clean Jobs Initiative Manager to create an outreach and recruitment plan; implement and execute the strategies within the recruitment plan;

suggest improvements and recommendations to the plan. Establish and measure key data points to assess the effectiveness of the plan.

Collaborate with CEJA Transition Navigators to meet target recruitment goals.

3. Actively seek out new partnership and maintain liaisons with post-secondary institutions, employers, community leaders and organizations.

4. Participate in a variety of community groups, meetings, workshops, and serve on committees for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information, and remain knowledgeable of required program guidelines.

5. Coordinate a variety of events and programs (e.g., career assessments, classroom presentations, career fairs, community college visits, teacher and counselor in-services, etc.

to educate the community and potential candidates about careers in clean energy industry sectors and support a smooth transition to CEJA training programs.

6. Interview CEJA program applicants and determine eligibility for assistance according to grant rules and regulations. Maintain confidentiality of records.

Support applicants in understanding and completing application and enrollment requirements. Collect documentation and prepare participant files for Workforce Development Coordinator(s).

7. Coordinate participant onboarding activities including assessments and orientations.

8. Develop, manage, and maintain communication documents, marketing, social media platforms and website to recruit new participants and inform current participants of important information.

9. Schedule and conduct information sessions informing potential and / or referred participants’ parents and community members of the CEJA grant program.

10. Develop a general knowledge and understanding of clean job occupations in Joliet and surrounding communities and maintain familiarity with the education, training and career opportunities, and employer expectations.

11. Research, evaluate and maintain online resources for a variety of careers in clean energy industry sectors and training opportunities.

12. Provide career assessment and interpretation to potential CEJA participants. Refer prospective participants to non-CEJA workforce programs and educational services as appropriate based on individual needs and career goals.

13. Uphold core values of diversity, inclusion, accessibility and equity to increase access, enrollment and completion for program eligible persons.

14. Provide quality services and work cooperatively with other service providers and College personnel.

15. Maintain high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.

16. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree or three years professional experience in recruitment, career planning, job search / placement services or vocational education.

2. Strong interpersonal, communication, time, project management and organizational skills.

3. Strong personal computer and technology skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

4. Local travel required. Access to reliable transportation and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evening and / or weekend hours required.

5. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

6. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Three (3) years of work experience in higher education, grant and / or Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs.

2. Experience working with individuals with barriers to employment.

3. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.

4. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Normal office physical demands.

2. Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events.

3. Ability to work occasional weekend or evening hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and / or outdoor environment.

Full Time / Part Time :

Full time

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