Position Announcement   

TITLE OF POSITION/RANK: Job Development Assistant
 
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Educational Opportunity Center/Career Services Office
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to assist the Career Services Department in providing comprehensive job and career services to students. The Job Development Assistant will assist in planning departmental activities and events, establish contacts with employers, identify and post employment opportunities, and maintain an automated job bank. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing general administrative support to staff and will assist students in the Job and Career Center to access needed resources and apply for jobs.  S/he will maintain student records and departmental files and will assist in the development of all required reports.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  High School or equivalency diploma and four years of experience, most of which was in an office setting, one of which involved personnel interviewing, employment counseling, recruitment, placement, job development, or human resources planning or training.  This position requires strong customer service and communication skills, the ability to organize work efficiently, extensive knowledge and proficiency in the use of various computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software, and familiarity with the local job market. Good judgment and strong clerical skills are required.
*This is a Civil Service position.  The final candidate will be required to take and pass the Civil Service Exam.*
 
POSITION EFFECTIVE:   The position will remain open until filled. (Hiring is subject to the availability of funds).
 
SALARY & BENEFITS: This position is fully grant funded.  The starting salary is $37,965
plus excellent benefits.   

TO APPLY:  Submit salary history w/ cover letter, resume, & 3 references to: humanresources@sunywcc.edu.  Please indicate “Job Development Assistant” in the subject line of the email or mail to:
                                   
Director, Human Resources
Westchester Community College
HR Department, Administration Building – Suite 111
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY  10595
Fax: (914) 606-7838  
 
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
 
Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence and lifelong learning.