Job Placement Associate (Part-time)

Houston Community College•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Organization Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities. The Team Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people. The Opportunity You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you’re a tech savvy, process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we’re looking for you. Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service. Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you’re a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today! SUMMARY Identify employment opportunities, and place graduates in jobs. Coordinate and conduct skills training to assist participants in making the transition from welfare to the workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree. Eight (8) years directly related work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Possess ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with members of the business community in order to identify employment opportunities
Possess skills and abilities to design and implement job placement-training programs
Excellent organizational and communication skills required
Facilitation and training skills
Knowledge of current workforce issues and trends
Ability to interact effectively with diverse population

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years relevant program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview students/graduates and assess their job placement needs.
Establish and maintain relationships with employers to identify employment opportunities for students.
Determine employer needs, and facilitate the design and implementation of customized occupational skills training to meet those needs.
Participate in regional and national organizations to keep abreast of current employment trends.
Develop and conduct job readiness seminars and life skills training to assist program participants in making the transition from welfare to the workforce.
Coordinate, schedule, and host job fairs and employer recruiting days.
Monitor and evaluate initial performance of participants at worksites, and interview and counsel individual participants when necessary.
Counsel individual students/ graduates in employment strategies.
Conduct workshops for students such as resume writing, interviewing and job searching.
Represent HCCS at high school college nights.