Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Status: full time, temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: AD-301-09

Salary Range:  $44,252.00-$55,355.00

Closing Date: May 25, 2015

Location: 5171 South Dakota Avenue, NE Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties
Incumbent functions as the Employer Outreach Coordinator as a team member of the Admin Tech Academy at UDC-Community College.  Incumbent will be responsible for recruiting activities through new partnerships and new initiatives.  This position is highly visible and is primarily responsible for developing and managing external employer relationships.  Incumbent functions under the supervision of the Project Director of the Admin Tech Academy.

• Develop and enforce policies for employer participation in recruiting program regarding acceptable methods of employer outreach
• Oversee and development polices of Admin Tech Internship Program
• Prepare and screen viable candidates for Internship opportunities in Information Technology and Administrative work environments
• Conduct outreach to local employers who are willing to be a hosting site for Admin Tech participants
• Recruit and develop relationships with IT companies and companies that offer potential job opportunities in the Administrative field
• Assess employer needs and review employer feedback
• Collaborate with the Community College Director of Career Services and other appropriate departments
• Responsible for reports and evaluations of the Internship component of the Admin Tech Academy
• Develop and maintain employer relationship in assigned industry, to expand the range of employer recruiting activities by actively researching and marketing participants to existing employers and new contacts
• Network with Chamber of Commerce, employers and professional associations for recruiting purposes
• Represents office in a variety of University, community and other networking events, visits to employer sites, and hosting organizations on campus for employer development and cultivation purposes through group meetings and other organizations
• Work 1-1 or in groups to assist in the development of targeted job search preparation in the industry specialization
• Determine readiness for direct employer interface and assist in connecting students directly with employers (other duties as assigned)
• Assisting participants with job search related coaching and performing employer outreach
• Secure venues for meetings and facilitate industry committee meetings
• Prepare and submit reports related to internship and employment results.
• 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 employer outreach or management required.

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 may 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/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.