Job Details

Company Description:

Middlesex Community College (MCC) employs over 800 people in full-time, part-time, faculty, professional administrative and support positions at campuses in both Lowell and Bedford. MCC is a dynamic institution, priding itself on the quality as well as the diversity of its programs. MCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are an affiliate of the National Coalition Building Institute. We have significantly increased the diversity of our faculty and staff over the last five years, and are one of Massachusetts colleges participating in the Commonwealth Compact whose mission is to establish Massachusetts as a uniquely inclusive, honest and supportive community of -- and for -- diverse people, to acknowledge our mixed history in this effort, and to face squarely the challenges that still need to be overcome, understanding that the rich promise of the region's growing diversity must be tapped fully if Boston and Massachusetts are to achieve their economic, civic and social potential.

Applications for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. MCC strives for a faculty and staff that reflect its richly diverse community of students.

Job Description:

DOL Job Placement Specialist – Part-Time (20 hours per week)

The Health and STEM Pathways program provides Middlesex Community College (MCC) students with support to enhance their opportunities to succeed in Health and STEM programs. The programs include the Clinical Lab Tech certificate and associate degree programs, Health and Bioscience prep program, Biotechnology program, and Academy of health professions programs.

General State ment of Duties:

Under a Department of Labor Grant, the Job Placement Specialist, reporting to the Coordinator of Health & STEM Pathways, is a knowledgeable and creative individual responsible for overseeing the job placement activities associated with the college’s Department of Labor (DOL) grant, Massachusetts Community College and Workforce Development Transformation Agenda. The Job Placement Specialist serves as the key resource for programs and services designed for Health & STEM students and graduates transitioning to employment. The Job Placement Specialist is charged with increasing the job placement rates for Health & STEM graduates. The Job Placement Specialist will work with college program coordinators and faculty within the Health and STEM division, college career services, as well as local Career Centers, partner universities, business and industry to develop job leads, undergraduate research experiences, internships, and on campus career fairs and hiring events. This is a part time position approximately 20 hours per week.

Essential Duties:

• Establish programs and services in support of MCC’s DOL grant goals concerning the career outcomes for students and graduates in Health and STEM careers.
• Increase the job placement percentage of Health and STEM graduates.
• Support students through all stages of their job placement experience: initial referral to career counselors, planning sessions for job search strategy, resume review and job interview preparation, advice regarding job leads/selection, and counseling to help students successfully manage their professional development.
• Counsel students on job placement, including job-search skill development and job search strategies
• Work closely with area employers, doing outreach and developing strong relationships
• Maintain positive, responsive community relations with area employers and community based organizations in Health and STEM
• Identify and post job leads, assisting students and employers through the placement process
• Develop internship and research opportunities for Health and STEM students with area employers, industry and four year institutions.
• Collaborate and work closely with the Health and STEM Pathways Coordinator, MCC Office of Career Services, Navigators, and area Career Centers supporting their efforts to guide students in explorations of career and educational pathways and job readiness
• Participate in related industry and community partnerships, including but not limited to educational and professional associations and committees.
• Keep current on STEM and Health industry hiring and training trends
• Coordinate Health and STEM career fairs and onsite employer hiring sessions at MCC
• Assist in the development and maintenance of an efficient and accurate database of job leads, applicants and placement statistics
• Track student placement information and conduct student exit interviews.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a BA or BS degree with 2 to 3 years of experience in job placement, job development or other relevant experience
• Evidence of the ability to work independently, and excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills including listening skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in use of data bases and other computer based technologies
• Ability to establish community, employer and university relationships
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and meet job placement program goals.
• Experience working with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.

Additional Information:

SALARY: $23.79 per hour for 20 hours per week

STARTING DATE: February 2013.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/21/2013

To view the classification specification for this position Career Placement Counselor position, link to: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Classification Title Job Description

Middlesex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, and national origin in its education programs or employment pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 151B and 151C, Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Americans with Disabilities Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder, 34 C.F.R. Part 100 (Title VI), Part 106 (Title IX) and Part 104 (Section 504). All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to the College’s Affirmative Action Officer and/or Section 504 Compliance Officer.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:
1. Resume/CV
2. Application for Employment (Step 3)
3. Cover letter
After submitting your resume/cv, (Step 4) the subsequent pages enable you to upload additional documents (i.e., coverletter etc.)

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