Job Developer – PT (Grant Funded)

Job Developer – Part-Time (Grant Funded)

Wilbur Wright College

Wright Project Access – a Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) grant funded program – supports young adults and individuals with
developmental disabilities in providing skills training and job placement at various Chicagoland businesses. The position of Job Developer –
Part-Time will partner with employers to develop workforce opportunities for graduates of the program.

DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solicits jobs directly from employers via telephone, mail, direct visits, and referrals.
• Coordinates job fairs, workshops, special programs and solicits employers to participate.
• Provides job readiness training to
  students including pre-employment skills, career assessment, resume writing, and interviewing techniques.
• Provides customized
  employment workshops, speakers, classroom visits, student ability assessments and employment referrals for academic disciplines.
• Maintains a database of job leads and potential employers.
• Conducts research of the job market to stay abreast of industry
  trends; prepares reports for management review.
• Tracks student placement statistics and monitors success rate of placements.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Services, Education or related field or an
  Associate’s degree and ten years of demonstrated experience working in job placement required. Consideration will be given to candidates
  with an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Three years experience performing the general duties and
  responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Demonstrated experience developing
  workshops/training sessions strongly preferred. Work experience in an academic setting highly desirable.
• Must be able to work
  well with employees at all levels of the organization, in addition to students and other customers. Must be able to handle all situations
  with tact, persuasiveness, and diplomacy.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication necessary. Must be able to write reports and
  present training workshops clearly and accurately. Ability to work with students from diverse communities through one-to-one and public
  speaking interactions. Bi-lingual skills preferred, but not necessary.
• Must be self-directed and innovative, able to assess
  current operations in an effort to improve the future goals of the school. Must be able to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to operate computers and use software applications.

SCHEDULE

Up to 29 hours per week,
flexible, some weekends and evenings necessary, offsite necessary.

SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Salary Range: $21.31 – $40.00
• Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant’s
  education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

This part-time
position is represented by Local 1600 Professional Union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

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