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Coordinator of Employment Outreach
Summary
Title:Coordinator of Employment Outreach
ID:1862
Department:Division of Student Development and Success
Location:UDC- Main Campus Van Ness Campus – NW
Description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 

Employment Status: Part Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade:
DS0058/9

Salary Range: $20.95- $21.76 per hour ( $43,581- $45,264 annually)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008


Brief Description of Duties

This is a mid-level staff position reporting to the Associate Director of Career Services. The incumbent functions as the Coordinator of Employment Outreach for the Job Location and Development Program (JLD) in the Office of Career Services. This position coordinates employment outreach by engaging a network of employers and recruiters. This position is responsible for forming strategic partnerships with employers and recruiters as well as faculty and staff to develop employment opportunities, employment events, and career programming for students. The Job Location and Development Program also known as JLD is a part of the Federal Work Study Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

  • Outreach to employers, recruiters, and students, alumni, and faculty/staff regarding employment opportunities, career events, and career programming through meetings and a variety of mediums such as the career management system, social media, website, email, flyers, brochures, and etc.
  • Initiate, develop, and manage career focused partnerships with employers and recruiters while maintaining a network of contacts and database of employment opportunities.
  • Identify and develop employment opportunities such as part-time jobs and full-time job opportunities for students and graduates with employers, recruiters, faculty, and staff.
  • Coordinate career events with employers and recruiters for students and alumni including career fairs, job fairs, internships fairs, employment hiring events, networking events, career workshops, and etc.
  • Conduct orientation sessions for students as well as on-campus campus employers, recruiters, faculty, and staff posting on-campus part-time and full-time job opportunities.
  • Establish an employer advisory board/committee(s) to develop career and employment partnerships, inform academic curricula, review industry trends, and other career program initiatives.
  • Assist with the maintenance of the career management system and other career systems completing data entry such as career events, client check-ins, employment positions, office documents, employment outcomes, user accounts, screening positions, screening employers/recruiters, and etc.
  • Develop and manage a survey system(s) for the collection, analysis, and report of employment and continued studies outcomes for student and alumni.
  • Represent the Office of Career Services at university, employer, and community partner events which may require travel to other campuses and off-site locations.
  • Prepare and submit reports for employment outreach outcomes while maintaining records of activities and data.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher in behavioral health, business, counseling, education, human resources, management, marketing, psychology, public administration, social work, or a closely related field.
  • A minimum of 1 year of related work experience in recruiting or career services; preferred 3 or more years’ experience in recruiting or career services with college student and alumni populations.
  • Proficient in computer software applications including Windows and Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and etc; preferred proficiency in career management systems such as Handshake, GradLeaders, Symplicity, CSO, Purple Briefcase, College Central, and etc as well as preferred proficiency with student information systems such as Banner and PeopleSoft.
  • Proficient with technology including computers, copiers, printers, scanners, faxes, telephones, televisions, projectors, and other related technology.
  • Able to travel to off-site locations to meet with employers and recruiters.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment: 
This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.

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

Employment Benefits: Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an 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, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, 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 actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. 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 veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

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) 274-5380.

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: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .

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