Employer Engagement and Career Development Specialist

2 days ago

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Phalen Leadership Academies Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Employer Engagement and Career Development Specialist to join our team at Phalen Leadership Academies. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with local and regional employers to create job and internship opportunities for our students. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and events.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses and industries to secure job opportunities for our students.
  • Engage with local and state workforce development partners and employers in the community to understand their workforce needs and offer training programs to upskill their current employees.
  • Organize and coordinate job fairs and hiring events, connecting employers with prospective employees.
  • Plan and facilitate career development workshops, including resume building, interview techniques, and job search strategies.
  • Provide one-on-one career counseling and support for students seeking employment or career changes.
  • Stay up to date with labor market trends to ensure our students are prepared for the evolving job market.
  • Collaborate with training partners to align career development workshops with student needs and employer expectations.
  • Monitor and evaluate the success of employer partnerships, job fairs, and upskilling initiatives, using data to inform program improvements.
  • Act as a liaison between students, training partners, and employers to ensure successful employment outcomes for both students and businesses.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, social work, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in employer engagement, workforce development, or career services.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and events.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with resume building, career coaching, job placement strategies, and workforce training.
  • Experience in organizing job fairs or similar events is a plus.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills.
  • In-depth understanding of workforce development, career pathways, and how to integrate these into teaching practices.
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel), databases.
  • Excellent active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, social perceptiveness, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in adult education training and career advising.
  • Knowledge of social work case management is an added advantage.
  • Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.
What We Offer

Phalen Leadership Academies is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a competitive compensation package.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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