Workforce Recruiting Specialist Engineering Technology (Part Time - Grant Funded)

Collin College; Allen (TX); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Collin College in Allen, Texas, is seeking a part-time, hourly staff member to support outreach and recruitment for workforce programs. You will collaborate with the director of engineering and Recruitment Services to engage special populations and traditional students, track enrollments, and support grant-related activities.

The role is grant-funded and part-time, requiring coordination with school partners, industry contacts, and community organizations to promote programs and measure impact.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of workforce programs and recruitment
• Experience coordinating with schools, districts, and external partners
• Ability to develop data collection and tracking systems
• Strong communications and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruiting services for assigned workforce programs with Recruitment Services
• Cultivate partnerships with on-campus entities and external organizations
• Develop data collection systems to track students recruited into workforce programs
• Assist in grant writing and in data collection, reporting and grant administration
• Develop and present workshops and information on workforce programs to various audiences
• Promote workforce programs at events and through marketing materials

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data collection

Communication skills

Knowledge of workforce programs

Grant research basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

3 years related experience

Job description

Primary Location: 2550 Bending Branch Way, Allen, Texas, 75013

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary: In collaboration with the director of engineering, develop community outreach and student recruitment activities targeting special populations and traditional students for workforce programs. Provide tracking services to enhance student success.

This position is 100% responsible to a grant. Therefore, the continuation of the position is subject to continued external funding.

Required Qualifications: Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In collaboration/coordination with Recruitment Services, provide recruiting services of assigned workforce programs by reaching out to publicly and privately funded organizations, business and industry connections, high schools, Career and Technical Education Centers (CTE) within ISDs, home-school organizations, and faith-based education institutions.

Cultivate partnerships with on-campus entities: P-12 Partnership Office, embedded high school counselors, Recruiting Services, and career coaches.

Develop data collection systems to track students recruited from special populations into workforce programs.

Participate in the development and marketing of workforce programs to special populations and traditional students.

Research grant opportunities for special populations.

Assist in data collection, writing, and the execution of the grant(s).

Develop and present workshops, programming and occupational information to various audiences, including employers, community organizations, high schools, special populations and government agencies.

Provide updates to the associate dean/director, and deans on activities and issues.

Assist in the development and implementation of program recruitment management strategies including the production of up-to-date marketing materials, website and social media, and recruitment activities.

Attend and participate in professional development activities, serve on districtwide committees, and participate in service to the college.

Attend industry events to promote workforce programs and foster tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Supplemental Functions

Perform other duties as assigned.

Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of workforce programs, marketing recruitment and industry essentials pertaining to the programs assigned

Knowledge of campus resources, processes, and departments such as admissions, financial aid, placement testing and registration

Knowledge and understanding of career pathways

Familiarity with skills related to workforce programs in assigned industry clusters

Adept at using technology, including various systems and software to research, compile, extract, and synthesize data as needed skills

Oral and written communication skills

Presentation skills

Computer skills

Effective organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with external stakeholders, and facilitate their hosting

Collin students for a practical experience

Ability to work professionally with Collin College faculty and staff

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, plus climbing and balancing. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Frequent physical effort required.

Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and three (3) years of related experience.

Preferred Knowledge of post-secondary workforce education.

Licenses and Certifications Certification in relevant workforce disciplines preferred.

Equivalency Language Four (4) years of directly related work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable): The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Compensation Type: Hourly Employment Type: Part time Compensation: $24.75 Hourly

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Accolades Independent surveys of Collin College’s employees show it is an amazing place to work. Collin College has been named one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” by the Great Colleges Program. Collin College has also been recognized as one of the DFW Metroplex’s “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.”

Culture Should you choose to start your journey with us, you will find yourself immersed in a culture of innovation and growth. Initiatives tied to the college’s master and strategic plans challenge our employees to grow professionally while still feeling supported with training and collaboration.

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