Job Location Development Program Administrator

Posting Number:

20112833

Position Title:

Job Location Development Program Administrator

FTE:

1.00

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Career and Testing Center

Job Summary/Basic Function:

About This Role:
The JLD Program Administrator will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day efforts of identifying or developing off campus employment opportunities for Lamar University students. The Program Administrator will build relationships and network with employers in the community through the local chamber of commerce, ribbon cuttings, and other events as well as through the utilization of HireACardinal, the Handshake job database. This position is charged with building relationships with community business associates to educate them on the Job Location & Development Program, the services of the Center for Career and Professional Development and recruit them as an employer by conducting intentional outreach via in person, phone, and email.
What You’ll Do – Position Duties

• Develop and create content for the website and handouts to educate the community on the Job Location & Development program, services offered, and the benefits of hiring Lamar University students.
• Track student placements and report semester earnings for the students who found part-time employment.
• Utilize Handshake, Navigate, and Banner to check and verify enrollment of students as well as conduct annual reporting.
• Maintaining and managing the Handshake job database, approving jobs and marketing HireACardinal (Handshake) to employers.
• Support the day-to-day functions of the Center for Career and Professional Development is required including attending career fairs and events to network with local employers to create job opportunities and promote the JLD program.
• Support and assist students who are searching for employment opportunities through career development i.e. resume prep, application assistance, interview prep, etc. or by making an appointment with a Career Consultant.
• Additional, support may be needed for testing and may require certifications in the Pearson Vue and/or Prometric testing labs.

Who We Are:

Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar UniversityMinimum Qualifications:

• High School, Some College Experience
• Marketing experience, Knowledge of Human Resources, Recruiting, Word, Excel, reporting, tracking, documentation, employer relations

EEO Statement:

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement:

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary:

Commensurate

Posting Date:

02/01/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes