Job Details

This is a full time, benefited, grant-funded position. The BHCC Career and Employment Placement Counselor(CEPC) will support students by helping them to secure job placements after completing an Industry Recognized Credential (IRC) training at BHCC. The Employment Placement Specialist will connect students with local employers and job opportunities following training. This position will develop relationships with existing and potential employers, co-develop an employer outreach strategy consistent with the multitude of employer-facing services at the college. Along with the Internships and Career Development (ICD) office, career navigator and other program staff, this position will prepare students in the art of applying for and securing jobs. Assist students in career planning, job search strategies, resume writing, interview skills and networking strategies. The Employee Placement Specialist will help students seek out employers who offer professional development, tuition assistance, and help them assess the health, dental and retirement benefits offered. Guiding employers to define "skill sets" and matching those with particular students will lead to strong outcomes. The Employee Placement Specialist will use CRM platforms and other tech tools to track student and employer data.

Responsibilities:

• Support min of 120 students by supporting them throughout their program and helping them to find a job.
• Assist students in career planning, job search strategies, resume writing, interview skills and networking strategies.
• Hold periodic Career Readiness Trainings and use Wingspan and Career Coach to help students meet their goals.
• Connect students with local employers and job opportunities following training.
• Develop relationships with potential employers and codify existing relationships.
• Co-Develop an employer outreach strategy consistent with the multitude of employer-facing services at the college.
• Guiding employers to define "skill sets" and matching those with particular students as well as helping employers navigate the BHCC system.
• Utilize student management, learning management and CRM (Handshake, Salesforce, and Target X) Systems to track data.
• Follow up with students for job placement to make sure they are still gainfully employed.
• Represent the college in employer interactions while working with teams across the college community.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director, Rapid, Recovery and Re-employment (R3).
• Attend staff meetings and participate in college- wide activities.

• Minimum of an Associates in Arts or Associates in Science degree in counseling, management, career development, human resources or equivalent degree.
• Min 3-5 years' experience in career support at a Community College, job placement or job profiling in an academic, workforce center or employer setting.
• Ability to meet students where they are and support them through multiple means of communication at different times including nights and weekends.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelors' Degree in Human Resources Talent Management and/ or career counseling.
• Ability to work with a student and staff population and a commitment to equity.
• Demonstrated job placement outcomes and employer satisfaction.
• Ability to management deadlines and priorities in a timely manner.
• Experience working in teams and communicating across different departments or constituencies.
• Ability and to use and learn multiple computer platforms and technology to accomplish goals. Ex include all MS office, Google, Calendy, zoom, WebEx, proprietary software that leads to certification etc.
• Our students come from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and we are dedicated to providing them with the support they need to succeed. While not required, the ability to read, speak, and write in Spanish or another language is preferred.
• Familiarity with Handshake, Salesforce, Career Coach or Wingspan or other job support/CRM software.

Salary Range: $56,985.00 - $61,395.00 (Actual Salary Will Be Commensurate With Education and Experience in Accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement.) Full state Benefits.

Grade: 3 Professional Staff position

Review Date: 10/21/25

Term of Employment: ASAP; Anticipated start date Nov 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.

Grant- funded Renewal. Second year is contingent on meeting successful outcomes of project plan and funding renewal. Days with some weekends and weeknights probable.

Position is remote and on campus to be determined by supervisor.

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