Permian Basin Student Employment Coordinator

Permian Basin Student Employment Coordinator Skillpoint Alliance Midland, TX Job Details Full-time $55,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications LinkedIn Microsoft Word Spanish Google Workspace Community engagement Google Sheets Google Docs Microsoft Excel Non-profit experience Collaboration Student recruitment Social media management Customer service Student mentoring 5 years Career guidance Student record keeping Public speaking English Mid-level Client relationship development Marketing management Databases Bachelor's degree Social media content creation Fundraising Human resources Data entry Meeting facilitation Networking through strategic partnership building Media relations Workshop facilitation Strategic partnerships Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Workforce development Stakeholder management

Full Job Description SUMMARY:

The Student Employment Coordinator is an ambassador for Skillpoint Alliance across the Permian Basin Market. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with local employers, community partners, and the public at large to promote Skillpoint's mission and develop collaborative relationships that benefit the organization. This position will develop industry relationships to connect Skillpoint students with employment opportunities. The position will also lead Skillpoint's resource development work to obtain sustainable funding to support its training programs and special initiatives. The Student Employment Coordinator will also manage Skillpoint's marketing and social media presence to engage potential applicants, community partners, and employers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employer Engagement & Community Engagement Clearly articulate Skillpoint program information to the following stakeholder groups: Employer/Industry partners to support recruitment, student employment, and program mentorship. Community partners to support recruitment, retention, collaboration, and fundraising Media and the general public to support recruitment, fundraising, publicity, brand awareness, and student employment Initiate, develop, and manage external partnerships with employers, media, and other agencies Facilitate industry involvement in programs by leading Skillpoint's mentorship program, which includes coordinating industry speakers, site visits, and other strategies Facilitate community and media connections through professional networking, public relations, community relations, public presentations, and other strategies Data & Tracking Gather regular feedback from employers who hire Skillpoint graduates Build and maintain an organizational database of employer and media contacts Monitor and record students' progress and post-graduation employment attainment. Continually follow up with employers who have hired graduates to ensure clients are being successful. Provide feedback to instructors obtained from employers regarding training. Job Placement Closely collaborate with Skillpoint's Student Success Coordinators and Instructors to transition students to work once they graduate from Skillpoint programs. Identify and assess employment barriers, and work with students to develop strategies to overcome them. Act as a liaison between students and employer partners to facilitate students' transition into employment. Student Career Readiness Meet regularly with students to discuss their goals and progress. Lead the creation and facilitation of career training, including (but not limited to) resume workshops, interview skills, job retention, effective work habits, program success, etc. Social Media Outreach Post photos, videos, and event announcements in a timely manner LinkedIn Social media LanguageSkills Proficiency in English and Spanish Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required to effectively communicate with and support our diverse student body and community partners. Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Qualified applicants will possess:

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, with 3 - 5 years of professional work experience, preferably in an education, non-profit, fundraising, and/or workforce development environment 3 - 5 years in a customer and/or client-facing role; experience interacting with company owners and HR representatives strongly preferred An outgoing personality eager to connect with relevant employers, community organizations, and potential funders A can-do, positive attitude and a very proactive work ethic, willing to help all team members Ability to work independently, provide excellent customer service, and follow through with employer partners Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization, including senior leadership, mid-level management, team leads, direct reports, instructors, and students Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and social media An understanding of the skilled trades industries is strongly preferred Current relationships with employers in the skilled trades industries are strongly preferred Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and work histories is preferred

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Effectively communicate with team members, program students, employers, and external stakeholders Ability to maintain detailed records, complete necessary paperwork, and meet deadlines Must be able to manage a high volume of work requiring minimal supervision proactively Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills, including public speaking, meeting facilitation, and e-communications Willingness to learn new skills and work on tasks outside of the job description as needed Frequent, local travel is required for this position

WHY WORK WITH US

• Full benefits: health, dental, vision, PTO, retirement with match
• Mission-driven nonprofit focused on expanding access to quality jobs
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to shape the program and impact student lives

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Are you professionally fluent in both English and Spanish, including the ability to speak, read, and write in both languages? Do you have a reliable vehicle for daily travel? Are you comfortable traveling to and working in more remote or rural parts of the Basin to meet with community partners and students?

Work Location:

In person