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Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.

Campus: Elizabeth

General Description:

As a key member of the Workforce Innovation Business Center ( WIBC ) the Center Generalist will be responsible for implementing client outreach programs, providing career services programs to Center clients and developing relationships with businesses in Union County in order to (a) understand employer hiring needs at all levels of their business and (b) assist WIBC clients to fill those needs.

The Center Generalist will outreach to prospective clients and work extensively with employers in Union County to promote the Center and its services. The Center Generalist will be responsible for organizing client outreach programs, employer recruitment events, and implementing career services programs to individuals and groups. The Center Generalist will manage student documentation needed for grant requirements and implement training programs and workshops, as required.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement client outreach initiatives including, but not limited to, presenting at client orientation sessions at the Union County American Job Center, attend partner events to promote WIBC programs, attend County and community events.

· Maintain client and program reporting documentation as required by grant funding.

· Serve as the main job developer in the Center. Obtain job orders from employers, ensure that the information is available to WIBC clients, and work with other WIBC staff to identify suitable candidates.

· Implement career service programs for WIBC clients. Activities include, but are not limited to, resume assistance, job search assistance, career inventories, assessments, interviewing skills, and individual employment plan development.

· Ensure that candidates are properly equipped for the available opportunities.

· Provide follow up services for American Job Center clients as required by the American Job Center.

· Follow up with employers and candidates to provide support and document results.

· Work with local businesses to understand their new employee skill requirements. Provide this information to WIBC program instructors to integrate into the course curriculum.

· Maintain currency with industry trends; including but not limited to, up to date labor market information by researching industry resources, attending meetings, and maintaining contacts with professional/community organizations that are involved in job placement/training activities.

· Prepare workshops and training programs as required to support activities of the Center.

· Build and execute social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification.

· Generate, edit, publish and share daily content (job positions, images, video or HTML ) that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action.

· Develop marketing and promotional materials for print and online distribution.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required in Business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience to meet core competencies.

Experience:

Client/student outreach experience. Knowledge of Union County and area employers.

Competencies and Skills Required:

Client/student outreach experience. Knowledge of Union County and area employers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

· This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

· Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

· Very limited exposure to physical risk.

Some travel required

Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.