Coordinator, Grant Outreach and Recruitment

at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Title:Coordinator, Grant Outreach and Recruitment

Job Description:POSITION: Coordinator, Grant Outreach and Recruitment
STATUS: Full time, grant-funded
DEPARTMENT: Workforce Development
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Non-Union
REPORTS TO: Manager, Clean Jobs Initiatives
PLACEMENT: Professional Staff, Grade S7
MINIMUM PAY RATE: $49,694.00 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
This position will recruit and engage eligible students to participate in the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) grant program and will serve as a liaison between Workforce Development, community partners and identified high school district(s). Assists in development and execution of the outreach and recruitment plan to target populations in equity investment eligible communities for CEJA programs. Develop and maintain partnerships with community leaders, community-based organizations and programs to provide and assist eligible individuals in understanding their choices for occupational and career training; provide information and/or direction to individuals, parents, teachers, and administrators about career and educational services available to eligible individuals; develop and monitor program data and reports regarding recruitment and outreach. Provide career guidance and outreach to eligible high school students and adult learners students on careers in clean energy industry sectors in Joliet and surrounding communities. Occasional evening and/or weekend work and local travel required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinate all outreach and recruitment efforts within the department; maintain partnerships with high schools and community partners to ensure target populations in equity investment eligible communities enroll in CEJA programs. Support sufficient participant enrollment in CEJA programs to meet grant enrollment and completion performance measures.
2. Work with Clean Jobs Initiative Manager to create an outreach and recruitment plan; implement and execute the strategies within the recruitment plan; suggest improvements and recommendations to the plan. Establish and measure key data points to assess the effectiveness of the plan. Collaborate with CEJA Transition Navigators to meet target recruitment goals.
3. Actively seek out new partnership and maintain liaisons with post-secondary institutions, employers, community leaders and organizations.
4. Participate in a variety of community groups, meetings, workshops, and serve on committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information, and remain knowledgeable of required program guidelines.
5. Coordinate a variety of events and programs (e.g., career assessments, classroom presentations, career fairs, community college visits, teacher and counselor in-services, etc.) to educate the community and potential candidates about careers in clean energy industry sectors and support a smooth transition to CEJA training programs.
6. Interview CEJA program applicants and determine eligibility for assistance according to grant rules and regulations. Maintain confidentiality of records. Support applicants in understanding and completing application and enrollment requirements. Collect documentation and prepare participant files for Workforce Development Coordinator(s).
7. Coordinate participant onboarding activities including assessments and orientations.
8. Develop, manage, and maintain communication documents, marketing, social media platforms and website to... 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.