Job Developer, Gateway to Innovation (Grant-funded)

About the role

Hudson County Community College serves one of the nation’s most diverse and densely populated communities, providing inclusive, high-quality education that promotes student success and upward social and economic mobility. With locations in Jersey City, Union City, and Secaucus, HCCC offers degree, certificate, and continuing education programs that respond to community and employer needs. The College supports a diverse student population through financial assistance, accessible learning opportunities, and comprehensive resources. A leader in workforce development, HCCC partners with employers and community organizations to help individuals build skills, earn credentials, and pursue meaningful careers.

Reporting to the Director, Gateway to Innovation, in Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD), the Job Developer manages an assigned student employment caseload from job-search readiness through verified placement and retention follow-up. The role develops targeted hiring opportunities, matches qualified students to employer needs, coordinates referrals and interviews, and maintains current records of progress and outcomes. Working with the Business Developer, Coordinators, and Internship Coordinator, the Job Developer establishes clear handoffs and follows through on assigned employment actions. The position provides employer-specific preparation and connects students to additional career-readiness and support services as needed. Performance is assessed against employment, engagement, follow-up, and reporting expectations established with the Director. This is a grant-funded position.

Responsibilities

• Develop employer relationships and targeted hiring opportunities aligned with GTI training pathways and student qualifications, coordinating outreach with the Business Developer.
• Manage an assigned employment caseload, maintain individualized action plans, and communicate regularly with students, including re-engagement of unresponsive participants.
• Match candidates to employer needs, coordinate referrals and introductions, and track progress through interviews, offers, placement, or documented outcomes.
• Provide employer-specific resume and interview preparation; coordinate additional job-readiness instruction and support referrals with appropriate staff.
• Collaborate with the Internship Coordinator and Business Developer on work-based learning opportunities and pathways to employment; organize targeted recruitment and networking events.
• Verify employment, advancement, and retention outcomes using approved documentation; address barriers and unresolved concerns through follow-up, support, and timely escalation.
• Maintain current employer and participant records, including outreach, outcomes, barriers, next steps, and follow-up dates within established timelines.
• Develop monthly employment plans with the Director, provide cohort-level reports, and use program results and regional labor-market data to identify gaps and improve outcomes.
• Maintain grant documentation, comply with program requirements, and participate in evaluation, staff collaboration, and professional development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree.
• At least two years of relevant experience in job development, recruiting, employer engagement, or workforce placement, with demonstrated success generating hiring opportunities and supporting candidate placement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet or comparable database systems, and digital communication and AI tools.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently, collaborate across teams, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information; commitment to HCCC’s mission and student success.
• Experience serving diverse urban communities.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Arabic.

Benefits

HCCC provides full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Up to $9,000 per year in tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee discount marketplace
• Auto and home insurance discounts

Schedule

Flexible hybrid schedules available depending on the position.

Pay

Salary Grade: 111