Job Placement Associate (Part-time)

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Community College (HCC) seeks an adaptable professional to identify employment opportunities and place graduates in jobs. The role coordinates skills training to help participants transition from welfare to the workforce and supports a thriving, student-centered environment.

Ideal candidates will interview students, build employer connections, and design occupational training tailored to employer needs, contributing to HCC’s mission of academic excellence and community service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 8 years relevant work experience may substitute.
• Experience building relationships with employers for job opportunities.
• Ability to design and implement job placement-training programs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills essential.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Interview students/graduates and assess job placement needs.
• Build and maintain employer relationships for opportunities.
• Assess employer needs and tailor training to meet them.
• Participate in regional and national workforce organizations.
• Develop job readiness seminars and life skills training.
• Coordinate and host job fairs and recruiting events.
• Advise students on employment strategies and resume writing.

Skills

Employer relations

Interviewing & assessment

Program design

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Facilitation & training

Industry trends knowledge

Diversity engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14Centers 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.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is theCulture & Culinary Capital of Texaswith more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

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.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree. Eight (8) years directly related work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years relevant program experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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

EEO Statement

Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP,Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

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