Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Status: Part-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Grade 09, Step 01-10

Salary Range:  $41,079.00 - $55,355.00

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties

Incumbent functions as the Employer Outreach Coordinator as a team member of the Career and Professional Development Center. Incumbent will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with employers that are interested in  recruiting UDC students for internships and part-time opportunities. Incumbent functions under the supervision of the Director of Career and Professional Development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1) Identify potential employers; initiates and maintain contact with employers to develop internships and part-time opportunities for the UDC student population.
2) Advise, market and counsel students on available internship and part-time employment opportunities.
3) Develop and enforce policies for employer participation in recruiting programs regarding acceptable methods of employer outreach.
4) Develop and maintain a method to track student internship placements.
5) Assist in coordinating employer relations and on-campus recruiting activities.
6) Assist in updating and maintaining the Career Services website and job boards.
7) Assist students and alumni with resumes, cover letters, mock interviews, and job search strategy as needed.
8) Adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiasm.
9) Conduct career development workshops and perform related duties as required to meet organizations needs.
10) Prepare and submit reports related to internship and employment results.
11) All other related duties as assigned.
 

Required Qualifications

1) Bachelors Degree in related field required.
2) At least three (3) years of related work experience in higher education career services, employer outreach or recruiting.
3) Able to work some evening and weekends as required.

Required Competencies

1) Broad knowledge in Career Services and Workforce Development.
2) Ability to work with individuals and groups and prepare and deliver presentations.
3) Must be proficient with technology.
4) Ability to negotiate and build coalitions.
5) Well developed interpersonal marketing and communication skills.
6) Knowledge of Microsoft Office-Excel, Work, Outlook, and Power Point or similar work productivity software.
7) Ability to effectively express ideas orally and writing, using appropriate language, organizing ideas and facts in an objective manner.
8) Ability to handle multiple projects and problems simultaneously and effectively.
9) Excellent customer service skills.
 

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  Temporary employment is restricted to a one year appointment and employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause. 

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee is not eligible to participate in the University’s benefits plan. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity ore expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.