Business Process Technology Consultant jobs in Lebanon, PA

TIU Community Education and Workforce Services has an opening for a Business Consultant, located at PA CareerLink®Columbia/Montour Counties in Bloomsburg, PA. To apply for this position, please complete an application on our website at http://www.tiu11.org.

The Business Consultant for the TIU Community Education & Workforce Services shall be directly responsible to the CEWS Director and/or assigned staff for supervision and evaluation.

Fundamental Duties/Essential Functions
1. Act as PA CareerLink ® Business Consultant to establish and retain relationships between PA CareerLink ® and employers/business community using a Consultative Selling approach.
2. Meet with employers to discuss PA CareerLink ® services that best meet individual needs of the employer and establish framework for adding services and building on the level of services provided.
3. Understand local workforce needs and trends and analyze and apply data in order to assist employers.
4. Conduct targeted employer engagement, from introduction of new employers to systematic process for employer retention, with a focus on high priority occupations and prevalent local industry cluster employers.
5. Investigate employer needs regarding professional development and connect to appropriate training providers, including TIU CEWS training staff and post-secondary education providers.
6. Support regional/state initiatives including sector partnerships to ensure an industry-led, demand driven workforce development strategy that identifies common needs.
7. Participate in School to Work initiatives.
8. Incorporate systematic follow up process to continually gauge employers’ satisfaction and monitor employer needs.
9. Maintain up-to-date employer resource information that supports business operations.
10. Coordinate and increase business services activities and provide leadership to the team to ensure activities occur including, but not limited to, comprehensive assistance with employer recruitment processes, employer visits, hosting job fairs, carrying out special PA CareerLink ® initiatives, etc.
11. Work closely with economic development partnerships and local chambers of commerce to share resources, create networking opportunities, and participate in local economic development events and activities.
12. Produce outreach materials and market PA CareerLink ® services and programs through local media outlets as well as online.
13. Schedule public speaking engagements to discuss PA CareerLink ® services with particular emphasis on employer services and activities.
14. Assist Business Services Representative or perform Business Services Representative’s duties as necessary.
15. Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings, in-service training, in-house or regional committees, and community activities.
16. Serve as the PA CareerLink ® representative on employer related committees and boards.
17. Submit required program reports/documents and complete data entry requirements in a timely manner.
18. Lift, move, carry, and otherwise transport supplies and office equipment within office and to meeting locations.
19. Maintain confidentiality.
20. Perform other tasks as assigned by PA CareerLink ® Administrator, director, or assigned staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess these skills, knowledge and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
1. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with others in all levels of group and individual contacts including public speaking engagements throughout multiple counties.
2. Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as necessary.
3. Ability to work independently with good time management skills.
4. Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies up to 35 pounds.
5. Ability to use technology proficiently in all aspects of position.
6. Ability to present oneself in a business-like manner to include personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor to others.
7. Ability to practice a high level of confidentiality.
8. Knowledge of and ability to apply time management processes.
9. Ability to understand and analyze labor market data and statistics and relate that information to specific employer needs and situations.
10. Ability to use Excel and PowerPoint to support job responsibilities.
11. Ability to produce quality marketing and outreach materials.
12. Ability to work well with others, develop relationships and collaborations and demonstrate outstanding customer service skills.
13. Willingness to travel for staff development activities.
14. Ability to apply concepts and information acquired from meetings, conferences, or related literature to accomplish project goals.
15. Ability to provide personal, reliable vehicle for travel requirements.

Qualification Standards
1. Education: possess an associate degree preferably in business, economics, or marketing or related field OR 5 years of relevant experience required.
2. Experience: prior experience working with private sector business and industry required. Previous sales experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Bloomsburg, PA 17815: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person