at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Title:Specialist, Student Employment
Job Description:POSITION: Specialist, Student Employment
STATUS: Full Time
DEPARTMENT: Career Services
DIVISION: Student Development
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
UNION: TOSSC
REPORTS TO: Coordinator, Employer Relations
PLACEMENT: Support staff grade 7
MINIMUM PAY RATE: $ 44,327.08 annually
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Coordinator, Employer Relations, the Student Employment Specialist is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a comprehensive and fully functioning campus-based student employment program. Specifically, works in partnerships with on-campus supervisors to evaluate and post on-campus positions and oversees all procedures for the successful recruitment, selection and placement of students in positions on campus. The specialist also works with college personnel to ensure fair hiring practices and adherence to EEO regulations as well as manages all transactional processes regarding student employee hiring, on-boarding, and termination.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Oversee and coordinate all areas of the student employment program. Serve as the primary liaison between the Career Services Center and supervisors of student employees.
2.Create, post, and maintain all job postings in online employment platform.
3.Advise supervisors on how to post jobs, hire students, and terminate students. Provide supervisor training on proper hiring and supervisory practices.
4.Partner with Human Resources and Payroll to process new student employees.
5.Partner with Financial Aid to monitor student employees receiving Federal Work Study funds
6.Investigate and resolve issues resulting from job postings, hiring paperwork, etc..
7.Communicate with applicants and supervisors to provide updates and assistance throughout the hiring process.
8.Develop and maintain the student employment handbook, supervisor manual, website, portal and related forms.
9.Track and maintain student employment records in accordance with FERPA and related regulations. Collect, audit and maintain necessary employment documents such as the I-9 and W-4.
10.Compile and prepare data and assessment reports for college stakeholders, as well as federal and state reporting requirements.
11.Regularly evaluate student eligibility for student employee positions; work with supervisors to terminate ineligible employees when applicable.
12.Proactively address student employee issues and concerns through focus groups, and employee opinion surveys.
13.Hire, train and supervise students working in the Career Services Center.
14.Advise students on job search coaching strategies and facilitate workshops related to student employment, professional development and job search topics.
15.Lead and coordinate Student Employment Appreciation Week; assist with on-campus job fairs.
16.Assist Director with planning goals and objectives for the student employment program.
17.Serve as chair of the Student Employment Advisory Committee. Host regular meetings throughout the academic year.
18.Stay abreast of labor laws and hiring practices according to state and federal law.
19.Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.Associate's degree in education, human resources, student affairs, business, or related field.
2.Previous experience in career services or human resources.
3.Knowledge of hiring practices, particularly as they apply to student employees.
4.Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and... For full info follow application link.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Joliet Junior College is committed to maintaining an environment that is safe and free from discrimination, harassment, and misconduct on the basis of sex, which includes sexual orientation or gender-related identity. The College prohibits sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, stalking, and relationship/dating violence has put measures in place to ensure a safe and healthy educational and employment environment, and meet legal requirements in accordance with: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the College's programs or activities; relevant sections of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation, including gender-related identity; and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), which requires timely warning to the community of certain immediate threats.
