Center Generalist, WIBC

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Position Information

Position Title

Center Generalist, WIBC

Campus

Elizabeth

Department

Industry-Business Institute

Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct

Full Time

Exempt or Non-Exempt

Exempt

Regular,Temporary, or Grant

Grant

General Description

As a key member of the Workforce Innovation Business Center (WIBC) the Center Generalist will be responsible for implementing client outreach programs, providing career services programs to Center clients and developing relationships with businesses in Union County in order to (a) understand employer hiring needs at all levels of their business and (b) assist WIBC clients to fill those needs.

The Center Generalist will outreach to prospective clients and work extensively with employers in Union County to promote the Center and its services. The Center Generalist will be responsible for organizing client outreach programs, employer recruitment events, and implementing career services programs to individuals and groups. The Center Generalist will manage student documentation needed for grant requirements and implement training programs and workshops, as required.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement client outreach initiatives including, but not limited to, presenting at client orientation sessions at the Union County American Job Center, attend partner events to promote WIBC programs, attend County and community events.
• Maintain client and program reporting documentation as required by grant funding.
• Serve as the main job developer in the Center. Obtain job orders from employers, ensure that the information is available to WIBC clients, and work with other WIBC staff to identify suitable candidates.
• Implement career service programs for WIBC clients. Activities include, but are not limited to, resume assistance, job search assistance, career inventories, assessments, interviewing skills, and individual employment plan development.
• Ensure that candidates are properly equipped for the available opportunities.
• Provide follow up services for American Job Center clients as required by the American Job Center.
• Follow up with employers and candidates to provide support and document results.
• Work with local businesses to understand their new employee skill requirements. Provide this information to WIBC program instructors to integrate into the course curriculum.
• Maintain currency with industry trends; including but not limited to, up to date labor market information by researching industry resources, attending meetings, and maintaining contacts with professional / community organizations that are involved in job placement / training activities.
• Prepare workshops and training programs as required to support activities of the Center.
• Build and execute social media strategy through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification.
• Generate, edit, publish and share daily content (job positions, images, video or HTML) that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action.
• Develop marketing and promotional materials for print and online distribution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in Business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience to meet core competencies.

Experience

Client / student outreach experience. Knowledge of Union County and area employers.

Competencies and Skills Required

Strong and demonstrated knowledge and skills in :

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Some travel required

Salary

50,000-$52,000

Additional Information

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and / or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer / Protected Veteran / Disabled

Disclaimer : This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment

Terms of Employment : Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Grant Funded

Position will be terminated upon expiration of grant or contract funding.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

01 / 08 / 2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Salary : $50,000 - $52,000