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Job Development Specialist
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Posted:
26 August 2026 (19 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
23 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position Summary
Reporting directly to a Director in Workforce and Economic Development the Job Development Specialist ( JDS ) is responsible for making contact with local and regional employers for the purpose of developing job and career opportunities and job leads for students and participants enrolled in various programs at the college. The JDS will facilitate job club and career exploration activities which prepares participants for the acquisition and retention of employment. The JDS provides technical and professional services to potential employers and participants which meets intended programmatic outcomes. Works closely with other staff to develop and monitor Individual Service Strategies ( ISS ) Educational Development Plans and/or career plans. This position is responsible for assisting Students and participants with employment preparation and placement as well as informing employers of the employment services available to them to ensure that the college is assisting the business community by verifying skill gaps and training needs while addressing and meeting the employment needs of job-seekers. MCC supplies employers with qualified candidates job postings applicant pre-screening assistance drug testing and background checks as well as space for interviews and value added workshops. The JDS also contacts businesses to identify new employment leads through job fairs cold calls networking and the e-recruiting potential apprenticeships on-the-job training opportunities internships externships and other work experiences with the goal of helping students to maintain long-term employment. Follow-up activities are critical to this role to identify and intervene in those instances where supportive services or other job-related services are required to ensure stability and job retention.
Minimum Requirements
1. Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience in business/industry human services education or a related field. 2. One (1) year of professional experience in a related role in education human services or business. 3. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with strong oral and written communication skills. 4. Ability to communicate effectively with program participants staff and the general public. and experience using Google Suites MS Word and Excel. 6. Must possess good organizational skills and be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. 7. Must work with accuracy; possess good organizational skills. 8. Be able to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously with high quality and strong customer-oriented services. 9. Must be reliable and able to work independently with minimum supervision. ability to work with a diverse population staff and community members using tact courtesy and diplomacy.
Work Schedule
Must be willing to work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays and evenings or weekends as needed. Mott Community College recognizes that remote work can benefit the student employee and College and will permit employee duties to be performed remotely when it is appropriate reasonable and feasible based on the Colleges mission and priorities. MCC employees follow a well-defined remote work program. The opportunity for remote work is reviewed on a case by case basis and dependent on many factors including the nature of the job duties and persons suitability for remote work. All hybrid work opportunities are approved by the immediate supervisor and Executive member.
Reporting directly to a Director in Workforce and Economic Development the Job Development Specialist ( JDS ) is responsible for making contact with local and regional employers for the purpose of developing job and career opportunities and job leads for students and participants enrolled in various programs at the college. The JDS will facilitate job club and career exploration activities which prepares participants for the acquisition and retention of employment. The JDS provides technical and professional services to potential employers and participants which meets intended programmatic outcomes. Works closely with other staff to develop and monitor Individual Service Strategies ( ISS ) Educational Development Plans and/or career plans. This position is responsible for assisting Students and participants with employment preparation and placement as well as informing employers of the employment services available to them to ensure that the college is assisting the business community by verifying skill gaps and training needs while addressing and meeting the employment needs of job-seekers. MCC supplies employers with qualified candidates job postings applicant pre-screening assistance drug testing and background checks as well as space for interviews and value added workshops. The JDS also contacts businesses to identify new employment leads through job fairs cold calls networking and the e-recruiting potential apprenticeships on-the-job training opportunities internships externships and other work experiences with the goal of helping students to maintain long-term employment. Follow-up activities are critical to this role to identify and intervene in those instances where supportive services or other job-related services are required to ensure stability and job retention.
Minimum Requirements
1. Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience in business/industry human services education or a related field. 2. One (1) year of professional experience in a related role in education human services or business. 3. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with strong oral and written communication skills. 4. Ability to communicate effectively with program participants staff and the general public. and experience using Google Suites MS Word and Excel. 6. Must possess good organizational skills and be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. 7. Must work with accuracy; possess good organizational skills. 8. Be able to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously with high quality and strong customer-oriented services. 9. Must be reliable and able to work independently with minimum supervision. ability to work with a diverse population staff and community members using tact courtesy and diplomacy.
Work Schedule
Must be willing to work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays and evenings or weekends as needed. Mott Community College recognizes that remote work can benefit the student employee and College and will permit employee duties to be performed remotely when it is appropriate reasonable and feasible based on the Colleges mission and priorities. MCC employees follow a well-defined remote work program. The opportunity for remote work is reviewed on a case by case basis and dependent on many factors including the nature of the job duties and persons suitability for remote work. All hybrid work opportunities are approved by the immediate supervisor and Executive member.
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