What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Recruitment Specialist position at Renton Technical College?
The Workforce Recruitment Specialist is represented by The Renton Professional Technical Association (Prof-Tech). The pay range for this role is $5,666–$7,109 monthly and salary placement is based on applicable work experience. New hires may not be placed above Step 10 ($6,809.) Prof-Tech employees receive a yearly degree stipend if they have an Associate’s degree $150, Bachelor’s $250, or a Master’s $350. Other benefits are listed on our benefits page and in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.
As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
- Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Support the college's mission by creating a learning and work environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking.
- Contribute to the appreciation of diversity and foster a climate of multicultural understanding.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment plan in collaboration with the workforce education team. The plan should focus on:
- Outreach and recruitment of worker retraining and other Workforce eligible students
- WorkSource and CBO collaboration
- Vulnerable worker populations
- Displaced homemakers
- Veterans
- Present workforce funding options to support College and Career Pathways student transition from ABE/ESL/GED/HS21 preparation courses into career training programs.
- Assist students in identification of workforce education funding streams to meet employment goals.
- Respond to inquiries from prospective students, outside agencies, and others on general college, entry, and funding information in-person and on electronic platforms like Start Next Quarter (SNQ).
- Develop collaborative partnerships with public agencies and private organizations serving dislocated workers, including the Employment Security/WorkSource partners, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Seattle-King Workforce Development Council, Private Industry Councils, and Apprenticeship partners.
- Present Paying for College and other workshops on the RTC campus, at WorkSource and other community locations.
- Collaborate with the workforce education team and other RTC staff to develop and implement innovative recruitment activities.
- Represent the college at industry, education and employment events.
- Document and track recruitment and outreach activities to determine yield rates and track outcomes.
- Participate in statewide community and technical college meetings with SBCTC and others concerning target demographics.
- Work with the workforce team and the communication and marketing department to develop and maintain marketing materials for outreach to workforce funding eligible students and potential employer partners, including the RTC website, social media, and Start Next Quarter.
- Participate in college and community meetings, as appropriate.
- Other related duties, as assigned.
- Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
- Extensive knowledge of job training, workforce development and local labor issues.
- Three years’ experience in recruiting, outreach, or career advising.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Experience giving oral presentations in a group setting.
- Ability to develop productive working relationships with college faculty and staff.
- Demonstrated organizational and problem- solving abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically and exercise independent judgment required.
- Proficient experience using Microsoft Office, specifically experience creating & editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Previous success learning new computer software programs/platforms required.
- Successful experience working as a recruiter for an educational institution preferred.
- Experience working in a technical or community college preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 months of hire) the production of accessible content, whether print or electronic.
- Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.
- Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, Chinese).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record for regional travel
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. Duties primarily involved seated, computer workstation work, meetings in locations held throughout campus and offsite.
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.For questions regarding this position contact
Nia Williams dwilliams@rtc.edu
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EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. Please see policy at https://rtc.edu/Equal-Opportunity. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873, titleix@rtc.edu.
Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.rtc.edu/annual-security-report For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link: https://www.rtc.edu/node/4321
We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.
Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.
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