Development Specialist, Perkins Grant; LTE

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Student & Employer Relations, develops and sustains employment opportunities for current MATC students and alumni with employer and community organizations. Plans, coordinates and facilitates career fairs, career readiness workshops and career forums. Assists students within assigned pathways through career readiness appointments inclusive of resume review, mock interview, and job and internship search strategies. Work is diversified requiring knowledge of employment services and the use of judgment, analysis and decision making within established procedures.

Communication is continuous between the division, school partners, employers, and community organizations.

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four‑year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC c.edu.

• Develops and maintains local and regional employer partnerships designed to create hiring opportunities for current MATC students and alumni; completes employer site visits and employer needs assessments to better evaluate and establish job options.
• Assists employers in the identification and modification of hiring practices that provide easier access to MATC students.
• Assists employers with getting established in and using Handshake, our online career platform.
• Provides career readiness assistance to students, alumni and special targeted populations.
• Provides job search coaching for students enabling employment goal setting and achievement.
• Assists students with resume, cover letter preparation and interviewing techniques.
• Promotes hiring of special targeted populations by aiding students, graduates, faculty, and employers.
• Coordinates career forums, job fairs, and employer visits which enable student and employer contact.
• Designs and facilitates job readiness presentations in classrooms, departments and organizations.
• Provides student employment, employer relations, and employer personnel services information and assistance to program advisory councils.
• Updates employment electronic and paper resource information for distribution.
• Assists with maintaining Career Hub presence at various employers' events.
• Collaborates with departments to create specific career programming for targeted students.
• Keeps current on career fields, industries, job market information and incorporates new incentives in job readiness appointments.
• Serves as resource person on employment development for the district; participates in meetings, committees, seminars, workshops or other professional activities as required.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field AND;
• At least three (3) years of career services experience, preferably in an employment and training program; any equivalent combination of experience and training.

In addition to the above required minimums:

• Bilingual Spanish/English:
  Able to read, write and speak fluently in both languages.
• Master’s degree in related field and more than three (3) years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge and skill facilitating job readiness workshops.
• Excellent organizing skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands including coordination of events with multiple teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means while projecting an image of high professionalism.
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