Development Officer

Northwestern State University seeks to fill the position of the Job Location and Development Officer. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

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Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell ), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email tix.

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• Shall hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, organization management, or related field.
• Shall have a minimum of three years of experience in job placement, career services, or workforce development
• Experience in higher education environment is preferred.

The Job Location and Development Officer administers an effective program finding private sector part-time jobs for qualified Northwestern State University students providing seamless placement services in Natchitoches and the surrounding communities.

Director of Career Services

Student workers assigned to Career Services

• Acts as budget unit head and administers program according to State and Federal Guidelines.
• Maintains an extensive record-keeping system in accordance with Federal guidelines, maintains the record of student hours, wages, and employment dates.
• Provides Director of Career Services and Financial Aid Director with specific data necessary for completion of the University's annual financial aid report.
• Experience with budget administration and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of federal financial aid regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to track and report on program metrics and outcomes.

• Acts as public relations liaison between Northwestern State University and businesses desiring part-time student employees.
• Solicits and identifies part-time, full-time, seasonal, and temporary job openings from employers in Natchitoches and surrounding parishes.
• Posts job openings to students and responds to interested students to provide referral information.

• Recruits and enrolls students in the JLD program.
• Screens student respondents…