Employer Engagement Specialist

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary position.

Under the supervision of an assigned supervisor/manager, provide administrative support of the departments efforts to manage, cultivate and steward new and existing employer partners.

The Employer Engagement Specialist will support Career Education projects which have the following overarching goals:

• Increase paid internship opportunities for Career Education students, and particularly for Disproportionately Impacted populations (Native American, African American, Latinx, Asian American and Pacific Islander).
• Increase enrollment in Los Rios Work Experience courses.
• Increase employer participation in the Learning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP).

Typical Duties

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop prospects for employer partners in consultation with college faculty and administrators.
• Recruit employers to provide paid internships and jobs, especially for disproportionately impacted (DI) communities.
• Recruit employers for potential work-based learning opportunities, such as tours, classroom presentations and classroom activities, upon the request of Career Education faculty.
• Coordinate and develop activities related to employer engagement consistent with the philosophy and strategic plan of the college and the District.
• Build and maintain relationships with multiple constituents including employer partners, employer partner prospects, faculty, staff, and students to increase understanding of internships, Work Experience, and the LAEP.

Employer Recruitment

• Support the LAEP team by identifying and referring prospective employers to the LAEP Program and assisting with associated paperwork.
• Engage with professional and industry associations (e.g. California Manufacturing Association, Chambers of Commerce, etc.) to promote LAEP, internships and Work Experience programs. Present at meetings when appropriate.
• Promote the use of the Handshake career services platform and assist employers in use of features such as posting jobs, internships, and career events etc.

Student Support

• As needed, provide support to departments in serving LAEP eligible and DI students interested in internships.
• Refer students to appropriate staff for job readiness support, such as resume help and interview practice.
• Encourage LAEP eligible and DI students to apply for positions in Handshake.

Coordination, Planning & Reporting

• Apply employer engagement best practices, including those related to employers working with community college students, working with student populations with a strengths-based focus, supporting Disproportionately Impacted populations in the workplace, and the cultural wealth model.
• Participate in college and/or districtwide meetings and collaborate with team members to share resources and coordinate efforts as appropriate.
• Participate in professional development as needed.
• Track and record all employer contacts and progress.
• Provide regular reporting of activities and progress toward goals and objectives, including reporting required by grants supporting internships at Los Rios (LAEP, RERP, and SWP).
• Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education:Completion of a bachelors degree with an emphasis in social science, business, marketing, or a related field.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

1. Los Rios Community College District Application

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating “see resume”will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

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