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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Workforce Empowerment Initiative (WEI) Program Recruiter

Quad Cities Campus - Moline, IL

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$39K/yr - $57K/yr

NEOGOV is an organization that focuses on workforce empowerment and community partnerships. They are seeking a Workforce Empowerment Initiative (WEI) Program Recruiter responsible for driving enrollment in career and technical certificate programs through outreach and partnership building.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops and executes comprehensive outreach strategies to identify, attract, and engage prospective students for WEI-funded programs. This includes planning and participating in community events, job fairs, workshops, high school visits, and other career-related activities

Effectively articulates program vision, goals, and learning objectives to diverse audiences, including potential students, community stakeholders, and school districts

Cultivates and maintains robust partnerships with community organizations, social service agencies, high schools, adult education centers, and local WEI providers to establish effective referral pipelines and enhance program visibility

Represents the College and WEI at community-related meetings and events

Manages the WEI Grant student application process, guiding potential students through initial inquiries, addressing questions, and assisting with preliminary documentation

Conducts initial eligibility screening for WEI grant funding and program requirements, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines

Collects insights on potential barriers to enrollment and completion to inform program improvements

Coordinates closely with the Marketing and Recruitment Department to develop and implement promotional campaigns for WEI programs, classes, and special events. This includes assisting in the creation and distribution of engaging marketing materials

Collects, prepares, and maintains accurate data for all required program documents and reports, tracking recruitment activities, applicant status, and enrollment metrics

Monitors and ensures the equitable and full participation of populations identified in the WEI grant

Collaborates with college departments to gather and submit required reports regarding WEI Grant applicants and students, progress toward completion, and key outcomes

Provides administrative and program support for the WEI Grant

Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge of higher education trends and WEI Grant opportunities

Develops and maintains partnerships with agencies, providers, and high schools regarding career programs eligible under the WEI Grant at BHC

Collaborates with Student Services staff to provide career exploration and transitions experiences for students

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Demonstrates Black Hawk College core values

Performs above duties in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner

Maintains job related knowledge

Works collaboratively with Career Services

Works cooperatively with all student services department staff

Works cooperatively with faculty

Works cooperatively with students, alumni, and community members

Works cooperatively with employers, community agencies and other educational institutions

Qualification

Outreach strategiesCommunity partnershipsMicrosoft OfficeDatabase experienceCommunication skillsDiverse populationsPhysical abilityConfidentialityPresentation skillsFlexible schedule