Workforce Recruitment Specialist

Salary: $67,996.00 - $85,312.00 Annually
Location : 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 24-P0005
Department: Workforce Education & Grants
Opening Date: 02/27/2024
Closing Date: 3/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Position
The Workforce Recruitment Specialist, a full time, overtime eligible, and classified position, reporting to the Ex. Director of Workforce Education & Grants. The primary function of this position is outreach and recruitment activities specifically targeted to prospective students who qualify for Workforce Education funding. This position focuses on Worker Retraining, and students who are eligible for co-enrollment in Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET), Opportunity Grant (OG), and WorkFirst Grant. This position works collaboratively with the workforce education team on outreach and recruitment to target populations. This position is grant-funded, continuation is contingent on future funding. The priority consideration date for this position will be onMarch 18th, 2024.
The Workforce Recruitment Specialist is represented by The Renton Professional Technical Association (Prof-Tech). The pay range for this role is $5,666-$7,109 monthly and salary placement is based on applicable work experience. New hires may not be placed above Step 10 ($6,809.) Prof-Tech employees receive a yearly degree stipend if they have an Associate's degree $150, Bachelor's $250, or a Master's $350. Other benefits are listed on our benefits page and in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.
As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Support the college's mission by creating a learning and work environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking.
• Contribute to the appreciation of diversity and foster a climate of multicultural understanding.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment plan in collaboration with the workforce education team. The plan should focus on:
  • Outreach and recruitment of worker retraining and other Workforce eligible students
  • WorkSource and CBO collaboration
  • Vulnerable worker populations
  • Displaced homemakers
  • Veterans

Present workforce funding options to support College and Career Pathways student transition from ABE/ESL/GED/HS21+ preparation courses into career training programs.

Assist students in identification of workforce education funding streams to meet employment goals.

Respond to inquiries from prospective students, outside agencies, and others on general college, entry, and funding information in-person and on electronic platforms like Start Next Quarter (SNQ).

Develop collaborative partnerships with public agencies and private organizations serving dislocated workers, including the Employment Security/WorkSource partners, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Seattle-King Workforce Development Council, Private Industry Councils, and Apprenticeship partners.

Present Paying for College and other workshops on the RTC campus, at WorkSource and other community locations.

Collaborate with the workforce education team and other RTC staff to develop and implement innovative recruitment activities.

Represent the college at industry, education and employment events.

Document and track recruitment and outreach activities to determine yield rates and track outcomes.

Participate in statewide community and technical college meetings with SBCTC and others concerning target demographics.

Work with the workforce team and the communication and marketing department to develop and maintain marketing materials for outreach to workforce funding eligible students and potential employer partners, including the RTC website, social media, and Start Next Quarter.

Participate in college and community meetings, as appropriate.

Other related duties, as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of job training, workforce development and local labor issues.
• Three years' experience in recruiting, outreach, or career advising.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Experience giving oral presentations in a group setting.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with college faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated organizational and problem- solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically and exercise independent judgment required.
• Proficient experience using Microsoft Office, specifically experience creating & editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Previous success learning new computer software programs/platforms required.
• Successful experience working as a recruiter for an educational institution preferred.
• Experience working in a technical or community college preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 months of hire) the production of accessible content, whether print or electronic.
• Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, Chinese).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver's license and safe driving record for regional travel

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. Duties primarily involved seated, computer workstation work, meetings in locations held throughout campus and offsite.
Terms of Employment
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.
For questions regarding this position contact
Nia Williams dwilliams@rtc.edu
EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. Please see policy at . The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873, titleix@rtc.edu.
Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.rtc.edu/annual-security-report For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link: https://www.rtc.edu/node/4321
We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC's work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.
Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.
2024 Employee Benefits Summary
Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately. Spouse or same-sex domestic partner, and dependent children are eligible for coverage. Eligible employees at Renton Technical College (RTC) receive a generous benefits package in addition to their paycheck, including:
Medical Insurance
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for lawful spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and dependent children. more information can be found by visiting www.hca.wa.gov/pebb
2024 Employee Monthly Contribution by Family Tier PEBB medical Plans Employee Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family
Dental Coverage
Renton Technical College provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Uniform Dental Plan (Preferred Provider Organization -PPO plan) Administered by Washington Dental Service (WDS)
• DeltaCare (Managed Care Plan)

Administered by Washington Dental Service (WDS)

• Willamette Dental (Managed Care Plan) Administered by Willamette Dental

Vision
Employees do not pay separate premium for vision coverage; it is covered under the medical plan. Optical service frequency and hardware (glasses, contact lenses, etc.) vary depending on type of plan selected.
Waiving Medical Coverage
If you have other medical insurance you can choose to waive medical coverage for yourself or any family member. If you have existing coverage through your spouse or domestic partner, please contact the plan directly to see how they will coordinate benefits.
If waiving medical coverage, the employee will still be covered under the dental insurance plan at no monthly premium cost.
Medical Flex Spending Accounts (FSA& LFA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The FSA, LFA and DCAP plans are offered by the College and the State of Washington. FSA is a PEBB sponsored benefit program that allows you to use pre-tax money in a calendar year to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and/or Child care expenses.
An FSA can save you 25 - 40% on your eligible expenses. Both plans are offered as payroll deductions.
Annual contributions in 2024 for Medical Flexible Account can be between a minimum of $120 to maximum of $3,050. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or their IRS eligible dependents.
Annual contributions in 2024 for the Limited Flexible Account can be between a minimum of $120 to maximum of $3,050. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or their I...