Employment Development Specialist (Perkins Grant) - Ft- Lte - Bilingual Spanish/English

Salary: $23.12 - $28.89 Hourly
Location : Milwaukee, WI
Job Type: Full-Time - Limited Term
Job Number: 2023-04710
Division: Enrollment Management
Department: CareerHub
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: 1/16/2024 10:00 PM Central
Supplemental Information: Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Typing "See Resume" in lieu of application completion will not be acceptable. Please make sure to carefully review requirements and submit a complete application describing your experience and providing all required documents to best assess your qualifications. Salary determination will be based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application only so please include complete work history. Incomplete applications will not be considered. In instances where we are unable to ascertain from a candidates' application material whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Description
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains local and regional employer partnerships designed to create hiring opportunities for current MATC students and alumni; completes employer site visits and employer needs assessments to better evaluate and establish job options.
• Assists employers in the identification and modification of hiring practices that provides easier access to MATC students and fosters affirmative action and equal opportunity commitment.
• Provides counseling to students, alumni, and special targeted populations in job readiness skills and job strategies.
• Provides job search coaching for students enabling employment goal setting and achievement.
• Assists students with resume, cover letter preparation and interviewing techniques.
• Promotes hiring of special targeted populations by providing assistance to students, graduates, faculty, and employers.
• Coordinates career forums, job fairs, and employer visits which enable student and employer contact.
• Designs and facilitates job readiness presentations in classrooms, departments and organizations.
• Provides student employment, employer relations, and employer personnel services information and assistance to program advisory councils.
• Updates employment electronic and paper resource information for distribution.
• Assists with maintaining JOBshop presence at various employers' events.
• Collaborates with departments to create specific career programming for targeted students.
• Manages the entire employment cycle of JOBshop student assistants which includes: hire, terminate, supervise, train and schedule.
• Keeps current on career fields, industries, job market information and incorporates new incentives in job readiness appointments.
• Serves as resource person on Employment Development for the district; participates in meetings, committees, seminars, workshops or other professional activities as required.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.

Qualifications
Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.
Preferred Education: Master's degree in related field.
Required Experience: Three (3) years of career services experience, preferably in an employment and training program; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Candidate must be fluent in English and Spanish.
Preferred Experience: Prefer more than three (3) years of relevant experience.
Preferred License/Certification: CPR/First Aid Certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and skill facilitating job readiness workshops.
• Excellent organizing skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands including coordination of events with multiple teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means while projecting an image of high professionalism.
• Skilled in resume review and revision and interviewing.
• Must possess a high caliber of customer service skills in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with MATC staff, faculty, students, representatives from outside agencies, business community and the general public.
• Exhibit comfort working with technology based services and social media platforms.
• Possess high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment.
• Demonstrated ability to create, structure, and deliver public presentations to a variety of groups.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, and as a team member.
• Ability to access and disseminate information using computers and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to adhere to all institutional policies and procedure and operates within state and federal statutes and regulations within standards of professional career services organizations at all times.
• Ability to possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license, vehicle, and proof of auto insurance to travel to District campuses.

Supplemental Information
Start Date:
The position supports the Career Hub and is available immediately.
Hours:
This is a full-time, limited term employment position working 40 hours per week, funded through June 30, 2024. Hours are typically business hours, however candidate must have the flexibility to work evenings
Location:
Based out of the Milwaukee Downtown campus, 700 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Hourly Rate:
This is a non-exempt, hourly position. The pay range is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is based on the 2023/2024 rates and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.
Application Materials:
Along with your completed applications it is optional, but not required, to upload supporting documents such as resume, cover letter and proof of education (transcript, copy of diploma/degree etc.). Education will be formally verified prior to offer.
Interviews:
Selected qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a virtual interview on a date to be determined. Candidates who are selected after the first interview will be invited to a second-round interview.
Health Insurance

• MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
  • Low Deductible PPO
  • High Deductible PPO

Upon selection, the coverage begins the first of the month following start date. You will have 30 days from your start date to enroll.

MATC contributes a generous percentage towards medical insurance premium.

Both medical plans include prescription drug coverage at no additional cost to employees.

Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with the selection of the Low Deductible PPO plan.

Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with the selection of the High Deductible PPO plan with employer contributions.

Dental Insurance

• MATC offers a group dental plan through Delta Dental.
• Upon selection, the dental insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and has an orthodontic benefit for dependents up to age 19.

Vision Insurance

• MATC offers a group vision plan through Superior Vision..Upon selection, the vision insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Plan covers eye exam, frames, lenses and contact lenses.

Group Life Insurance

• MATC offers group term life insurance benefits through Madison National Life Insurance Company effective the first of the month of start date and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is based upon the employee's annual earnings rounded to the higher $1,000.00. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.
• Supplemental Life Insurance is also available at group rates for employees, spouses, and dependents to purchase.

Long-Term Disability

• MATC offers long-term disability insurance through Madison National Life Company after 30 days of employment and is fully paid for by the College. Benefits provided are equal to 66 2/3% of base monthly earnings.

Flexible Spending Accounts

• MATC offers two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA

This type of benefit allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars per calendar year for a variety of medical, dental, and vision expenses (for a Health Care FSA) and for day care expenses for children under 13 or family members that are dependent on you for more than half their support (for a Dependent Care FSA) up to a maximum amount.

Retirement Savings

• Regular full-time employees of MATC who are hired for greater than 12 months become members of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)'s pension system as of day one of employment. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.8%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.8% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee's behalf. Contribution rates are subject to change annually as set by the State.
• In addition to the WRS pension account, employees may enroll in other optional retirement savings plan such as a 403(b) account or a 457 account on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.

Sick Leave

• MATC offers employees a generous sick leave plan per year.
• Each employee may accumulate up to 165 days of full sick leave with an unlimited accumulation of half pay sick leave.

Vacation

• MATC offers a vacation policy to employees for the purpose of rest and relaxation.
• Vacation is earned at a generous rate each year of employment. (Not available for Instructors)

Paid & Flexible (Floating) Holidays

• MATC offers 12 paid holidays for non-Faculty positions and 7 paid holidays for Faculty positions.
• MATC provides two flexible (floating) holidays per employee per year. (Not available for Instructors).

Tuition Benefits:

• Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement and waiver after completing probationary period.
• Amount allowed per fiscal year is 18 credits at MATC or $1,400 at other accredited institutions.

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What is the highest degree you have completed from an educational institution?

• No High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02
Do you have three (3) years of career services or related experience?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have experience working with diverse populations? (Examples: Americorps, Military Experience, the Peace Corps, Public Allies, Vista Volunteers of America etc.) OR are you bi-lingual?

• Yes
• No

04
(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please list all positions previously and currently held at the college. (External applicants type N/A)
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(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please specifically describe how your previous or current duties/experience relates to this position. (External candidates type N/A)
Required Question