Workforce Recruitment and Placement Coordinator

Workforce Recruitment and Placement Coordinator

About CCRI and the Role

Position Title Workforce Recruitment and Placement Coordinator
Department Workforce Partnerships
Position Category Staff
– NonClassified
About CCRI
The Community College of Rhode Island is the states only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution.

We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state.

Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community.

We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.

We believe that our diversity is our strength.

We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.

To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best:
Job Summary
The Division of Workforce Partnerships is looking for a Workforce Recruitment and Placement Coordinator to lead program recruitment prior to the start of classes and job placement efforts after program completion.
The Coordinator will assist in employer engagement that will help strengthen and deepen employer relationships to ensure successful outcomes of assigned workforce programming.
The Coordinator will work side-by-side with career services and partnership developers to ensure that programs are properly filled and students are receiving a high-quality career seeking assistance that will help jump-start the student’s career within the area of study they graduate from.
This role is in response to employer demand and can include day, evening and/or weekend hours.

The Coordinator will be flexible and nimble to assist with employer projects, and the schedule may vary slightly week-to-week to accommodate employer and college needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:
* Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.

* Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.

* Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.

* Work collaboratively with others and provide quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Program Recruitment & Job Placement:
* Identify, interview and select candidates to participate in workforce programming
* Manage candidate relationships throughout the student acceptance process and ensure all proper paperwork is complete
* Document the status of each student lead and track communication with candidate
* Fill trainings with cohorts of students at the direction of Executive Director and Directors of Workforce Partnerships
* Meet and Exceed goals set for recruitment and placement
* Visit program classroom periodically to ensure students are supported
* Identify student needs during the program and provide resources to ensure positive student outcomes
* Maintain a list of open positions relevant to program training and facilitate the placement of students before and after program completion
* Assist in finding program-related job leads for participant placement
* Connect job seeking students with employment opportunities that relate to their completed program
* Complete and maintain documentation that is required to show proof of employment to program funders
* Engage CCRI Career Services staff to assist with candidate resume drafts, interview preparation and job placement as needed
* Attend recruiting/hiring events as assigned to promote program and to create more program exposure to potential students
Partnership Management & Community Engagement:
* In partnership with Directors of Industry Partnerships, manage relationships with local employers, government, non-profit agencies, economic development and community organizations and others.

* Assist with employer engagement to gauge employer need and create job leads for graduating students
* Promote the division’s programs and capacity at internal and external meetings/events as requested.

Departmental Support:
* Assist with other staffing projects as assigned to enhance CCRI’s ability to offer high-quality training programs
* Stay current with emerging trends in workforce development, economic development career services and adult education
* Communicate effectively to ensure the continued successful operation of the division.
* Other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
* Associates Degree, required.
* Experience with corporate recruitment and/or placement of students/job-seekers, required.
* Extensive experience using technology, including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), required.
* Knowledge of labor-market data and how to find available job postings, required.
Competencies and Desired Qualifications
The most suitably qualified candidate will possess the following:
* Managerial/supervisory experience
* Experience utilizing online survey software
* Experience working with a diverse student population in a professional, work-study or graduate assistant capacity
* Computer spreadsheet, database and word processing experience
* Strong commitment to CCRI’s students and mission
* Demonstrated ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues
* Demonstrated ability to think creatively to leverage the college’s resources in delivery of workforce training needs
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Position Details

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
FLSA Exempt
Pay Grade PSA 10
Salary Information
Benefits
Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits, including:
* Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
* Paid Time Off
* Parental Leave
* In-State Tuition Waivers
* Legal Care Insurance
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Collective Bargaining Unit CCRI Professional Staff Association
Reports To Director, Industry Partnerships
Permanent/Limited position Limited
Position End Date *This Position is Grant Funded and Subject to Renewal*
Academic/Calendar Year Calendar
Work Schedule Information Non-Standard; 35 hours per week; some evening and weekend work will be required as needed
Campus Location Primarily located at the Providence Campus
Civil Service List position No
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies 1
Application Open Date 11/03/2021
Application Close Date 11/24/2021
Posting Number SF00632
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Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be received by 11/24/2021, 11:59 PM (EST).

Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311.

TTY: 401-825-2313.
Disability Accommodations
CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process.

If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Department of Institutional Equity and Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311.
EEO Statement
CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and hi