GROW Career Services Specialist

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Posted: 17-Apr-24

Location: Rochester, New York

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Business/Finance

Internal Number: 5185448

GROW Career Services Specialist
8804BR
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
NTID Center for International Outreach
Job Summary
Please note: This position is part-time temprarily funded, and is renewable contingent upon grant funding.
Travel may be required for this position-must be able to obtain a passport for travel
Growing Regional Opportunities for Work for the Deaf (Deaf GROW) is an externally funded project to support the development of Deaf employment opportunities in the Philippines and Viet Nam. The GROW Career Services Specialist position will report to the project director as an expert and advisor on Deaf employment issues. The position will focus on developing and implementing workshops, training programs, and related activities for employers and job seekers among partner organizations within the project. The GROW Career Services Specialist will gather and synthesize data from employers and Deaf community members on employment challenges, career outcomes, and design activities or interventions to support growth and improvement of employment opportunities. The position will also develop website content and reports for funding sponsor.
Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement classes, workshops, trainings, and seminars related to job-seeking skills and career advancement skills for Deaf job seekers.
• Design and implement virtual and in-person classes, workshops, trainings, and seminars related to recruitment, hiring, retention, and career advancement of Deaf employees for business and industry employers.
• Design website materials including but not limited to: conducting job searches, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparations, working with interpreters, self-advocacy skills for access, and on-the job skill development.
• Initiate, enhance, and maintain relationships with project partners, current and prospective employers, and local deaf communities in each country.
• Maintain liaisons with appropriate personnel throughout RIT/NTID, including the NTID Coop and Career Services and Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services.
• Contribute to and co-lead department teams, committees, and projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in business, or related technical field, marketing, human resources (focus on staffing, recruiting, advising)
• 3-5 years in business/industry, job development and/or placement, talent acquisition, career coaching, preferably related to human resources or business.

Skills:

• Understanding deaf employment issues (skill development and job preparation, language competencies, accessibility, and policies) from the perspective of both a student, a university, and an employer.
• Strong Written and Presentation Skills, Group facilitation/training skills, and strong
• Strong Computer literacy skills including: MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Slack, familiarity with job search engines
• Knowledge of posting and using social media (X, Facebook, TikTok, etc.).
• Culturally sensitive and able to adapt to a diverse situations
• Strong organizational and detail follow-up skills
• Ability to work with multiple different teams
• Ability to communicate and interact with Business and Industry representatives at various levels
• Travel to conduct employer development, training, and conference exhibiting and/or participation
• American Sign Language communication and knowledge of Deaf culture.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in human resources, business, or a related field
• Fluency in a sign language other than ASL

Department/College Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in business, or related technical field, marketing, human resources (focus on staffing, recruiting, advising)
• 3-5 years in business/industry, job development and/or placement, talent acquisition, career coaching, preferably related to human resources or business.

Skills:

• Understanding deaf employment issues (skill development and job preparation, language competencies, accessibility, and policies) from the perspective of both a student, a university, and an employer.
• Strong Written and Presentation Skills, Group facilitation/training skills, and strong
• Strong Computer literacy skills including: MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Slack, familiarity with job search engines
• Knowledge of posting and using social media (X, Facebook, TikTok, etc.).
• Culturally sensitive and able to adapt to a diverse situations
• Strong organizational and detail follow-up skills
• Ability to work with multiple different teams
• Ability to communicate and interact with Business and Industry representatives at various levels
• Travel to conduct employer development, training, and conference exhibiting and/or participation
• American Sign Language communication and knowledge of Deaf culture.

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Parttime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $41600 - $69700
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $69700
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu .
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum:69700
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