Recruiter/Job Developer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers in order to generate job opportunities for our job-seeker base
• Market job opportunities to job-seekers through one-on-one meetings and on-site recruitment events; high level of cold calling required
• Build a pipeline of qualified candidates to fill open positions, screen them according to the job requirements, refer them to interviews, and follow up with the employer
• Works closely with Career Advisors to determine the types of jobs that match the skills and qualifications of our job-seeker base
• Develops individual assessment based on participant’s performance and reports on participant progress
• Motivates clients to take advantage of the wide array of education and career advancement services
• Conducts workshops on topics that increase clients’ chances of finding employment and career advancement including Resume Building, Mock Interviewing, Career Exploration, Business Communication and Business Etiquette
• Continuously builds and implements an effective course curriculum for client’s successful completion of the job readiness training class to include hard skills training and soft skills training including time management, conflict resolution and workplace navigation
• Collaborates with Business Services Manager to provide assistance with recruitment events
• Supports a re-engagement and workforce process that is focused on improving educational and employment outcomes
• Maintains client information and progress notes in client’s case records within CRM databases
• Provides frequent updates to program staff on clients’ progress, needs, etc.
• Accompanies job-seekers on out of the office recruiting events and canvassing opportunities
• Make ongoing follow-up calls with job-seekers and employers to determine employment status and satisfaction with services delivered
• Makes timely interventions. Returns phone calls and reacts to situations in a timely manner. Returns client phone calls within 24 hours. Follows up on job leads within 48 hours.
• Makes regular check-ins with clients within one week prior to job starts and within three days after job starts
• Mets performance expectations of 15 or more job placements per month and prepares weekly/monthly reports of results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or a minimum of five (3) years of experience conducting job development and placement activities
• 2-3 years experience in recruiting, sales, job development or account management a must
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven business environment
• Must have a positive outlook and get along well with others
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to motivate people
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Presentation Software, and CRM software
• Experience with Salesforce a plus

Salary Range

Salary Range: $55k - $60k/Annually