JOB LOCATION & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

State of Louisiana; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern State University in Natchitoches seeks to hire a Job Location and Development Officer to find private sector part-time jobs for qualified NSU students and provide seamless placement services in the local community.

The role oversees a program budget, maintains records, and reports data for compliance and funding. Collaboration with Career Services and Financial Aid is essential for student success and program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Shall hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, organization management, or related field.
• Shall have a minimum of three years of experience in job placement, career services, or workforce development
• Experience in higher education environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as budget unit head and administers program according to State and Federal Guidelines.
• Maintains an extensive record-keeping system in accordance with Federal guidelines, records of student hours, wages, and employment dates.
• Provides Director of Career Services and Financial Aid Director with data for the annual financial aid report.
• Experience with budget administration and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of federal financial aid regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to track and report on program metrics and outcomes.
• Acts as public relations liaison between Northwestern State University and businesses desiring part-time student employees.
• Solicits and identifies part-time, full-time, seasonal, and temporary job openings from employers in Natchitoches and surrounding parishes.
• Posts job openings to students and responds to interested students to provide referral information.
• Recruits and enrolls students in the JLD program.
• Screens student respondents by application form, interviews, skills assessment when appropriate, review of work history, academics, and schedule.
• Presents informational talks and seminars to schools, civic groups, and community groups.
• Maintains JLD website, marketing materials, and applications for students.
• Uses social media and outreach to market JLD services and provide information on employment and career prep.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.

Skills

Budget management

Public relations

Career services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, organization management, or related field

Job description

Northwestern State University seeks to fill the position of the Job Location and Development Officer. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

(Full Disclosure)

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email [e-mail].

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and noticed that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in Room 128 Caspari Hall or email [e-mail]. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 111 Watson Memorial Library or email [e-mail]. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email [e-mail].

• Shall hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, organization management, or related field.
• Shall have a minimum of three years of experience in job placement, career services, or workforce development
• Experience in higher education environment is preferred.

POSITION FUNCTION:

The Job Location and Development Officer administers an effective program finding private sector part-time jobs for qualified Northwestern State University students providing seamless placement services in Natchitoches and the surrounding communities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Director of Career Services

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Student workers assigned to Career Services

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

• Acts as budget unit head and administers program according to State and Federal Guidelines.
• Maintains an extensive record-keeping system in accordance with Federal guidelines, maintains the record of student hours, wages, and employment dates.
• Provides Director of Career Services and Financial Aid Director with specific data necessary for completion of the University's annual financial aid report.
• Experience with budget administration and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of federal financial aid regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to track and report on program metrics and outcomes.

EMPLOYER RELATIONS & JOB DEVELOPMENT

• Acts as public relations liaison between Northwestern State University and businesses desiring part-time student employees.
• Solicits and identifies part-time, full-time, seasonal, and temporary job openings from employers in Natchitoches and surrounding parishes.
• Posts job openings to students and responds to interested students to provide referral information.

STUDENT RECRUITMENT & ENROLLMENT

• Recruits and enrolls students in the JLD program.
• Screens student respondents by means of application form, professional personnel interview; skills assessment when appropriate, review of work history, review of academic achievement and schedule, and by mature judgment.

MARKETING & OUTREACH

• Presents informational talks and seminars to schools, civic groups, community groups regarding JLD services.
• Maintains JLD website, marketing products and applications for students.
• Uses social media and outreach programming to market JLD services and provide information pertaining to employment and career preparation with JLD students.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT

• Conducts mock interviews as learning tools for students.
• Participate in summer programming.
• Participates in NSU retention efforts.
• Understanding of federal work-study programs and guidelines.
• Knowledge of employment law, particularly as it relates to student workers.
• Familiarity with FERP A regulations for handling student information.