What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employment/JLD Specialist position at College of Charleston?
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Student Employment/JLD Specialist
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
4
Level
5
Department
Career Center
Job Purpose
The Student Employment/JLD Specialist assists the Director of Student Employment with all aspects of the Student Employment Program and administers the Job Location and Development (JLD) Program.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of two years administrative experience, preferably in career services, human resources, budgeting, student employment or staffing/recruiting. Background in human resources and data entry preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and working with various computer applications. Requires strong presentation skills and effective verbal and written communication skills. Able to work well in a fast-paced environment with deadlines. Attention to detail is critical. Must have ability to work effectively with a wide range of students, staff, faculty and off campus employers. The incumbent of this position spends more than 50% of time in an office setting, entering data, answering inquiries and working at a computer.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Must be able to transport materials to various locations for events, class visits, seminars & workshops. This is an in-person, on-campus position with a five day work week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required, typically for campus presentations. High degree of confidentiality of records and privacy required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
- Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary
Posting Date
04/03/2025
Closing Date
04/30/2025
Benefits
- Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
- Retirement
- Long Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Free CARTA Bus Service
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2025038
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Job Duties
Activity
Process large volume of Student Employment Approval Forms and new hire student employment forms and paperwork, including Form I-9’s, Form W-4’s, and Direct Deposit Authorizations. Schedule and conducts verification of documents for new employees. Enter data into Banner to set-up new student employees and enter Electronic Personnel Action Forms. Assist faculty, staff, and students with student employment related inquiries in a prompt and professional manner.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
40
Activity
Administer the Job Location and Development (JLD) Program to assist students with securing part-time positions off-campus, including meeting with students, reviewing part-time positions posted on the Career Center’s job board, Handshake, and communicating with on and off-campus employers regarding the status of their postings. Collect data on the number of jobs posted, students hired, and potential wages earned for the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP), sharing this information with Financial Assistance and Veteran’s Affairs when needed.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15
Activity
Collaborate with the Office of Financial Assistance and Veteran Affairs to ensure students with Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligibility are being assisted. Set up Federal Work-Study positions in Banner and coordinate communications with campus supervisors through the F.A. office as well as setup in Handshake.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Activity
Organize student employee appreciation events for National Student Employment Week. Solicit nominations for the Student Employee of the Year award and oversee selection of award winners at annual award reception.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Activity
Conduct presentations at New Student Orientations on finding student employment/part-time employment and utilizing college’s job board, Handshake. Conducts other student support presentations. Assist with various Career Center projects including presentations and events. Collaborate with Director of Employer Relations to vet, approve and promote part-time and summer jobs in Handshake.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Activity
Provide quality customer service to students through daily, drop-in hours and individual appointments, as needed, regarding job search strategies and opportunities. Submit content for and assist with newsletter/social media/web resources to market student employment opportunities and events.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Activity
Assists the Director of Student Employment with ongoing on-campus supervisor trainings.
Essential or Marginal
Marginal
Percent of Time
5
Salary : $39,223 - $43,500
