What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strong Workforce Job Developer- Recruiter position at Cuesta College (CA)?
DEFINITION
Under general direction of the Dean of Academic Affairs, Workforce and Economic Development, or his designee, this position is intended to support the California Community College "Strong Workforce Initiative. This position has two primary functions. The first function would be to obtain the outcome of transitioning Career and Technical Education (CTE) completers from education to employment. Secondly, the Job Developer function will work directly with employers, local and regional CTE professionals to create an employment pipeline. The recruiter function will identify CTE completers and prepare them with job ready skills and opportunities to effectively secure employment.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Strong Workforce Job Developer – Recruiter is distinguished by the requirement to work with industry, employers, students and various community agencies such as youth program participants; develop job placements; maintain a job bank database; and to work independently.
Incumbents in this position support student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness by facilitating employment and volunteer-based learning opportunities related to a student's general education and/or career technical education and/or a program participant's individual plan. This position also supports student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness through engaging in dialogue on work-related matters with local employers and agencies as well as providing work-readiness support to students and program participants.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.
Who We Are
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.
- Additional information about the college can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
- The college planning documents can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
- Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/student-equity-initiatives/equity/index.html
- We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/index.html
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide employment and support services with a focus on helping Career and Technical Education (CTE) students obtain employment;
- Identify career exploration and work experience opportunities – e.g. internships, job shadowing, job exposure, employer panels – with local employers, in particular in CTE fields;
- Complete outreach to students and faculty to inform the campus of career exploration and work experience opportunities, in particular in response to employer requests particularly CTE sectors;
- Refer students to jobs based on employers’ requirements and qualifications;
- Facilitate good job matches between local employers and qualified CTE student applicants;
- Fully utilize social networking platforms to link students to employment; Identify workforce training needs of local employers;
- Determine levels of employment-related supportive services needed and connect students to the appropriate resources and providers;
- Initiate, establish and maintain positive working relationships with local employers;
- Collaborate with faculty to respond to employer needs by identifying which current programs or courses can serve as the training outline to meet those needs;
- Work closely with Employment Services Coordinator and others to collect information on employers’ needs;
- Active and frequent contact with recognized employers and local community organizations;
- Collaborate with Cooperative Work Experience and Career Connections on job and internship fairs;
- Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of the local labor market;
- Execute department plans to improve outcomes related to the Strong Workforce metrics;
- Increase employment;
- Increase wage gain;
- Assist with the completion of Program Review of Career Connections. Coordinate and meet with job developers from other colleges in the region to facilitate increased employment in the region and Strong Workforce recommendations;
- Perform data management and tracking functions to ensure program compliance;
- Assist in identifying (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) eligible students (as needed by individual campus);
- Serve as a designated point for Cuesta with America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) job developers and other staff as appropriate including other Workforce Development Board representatives;
- Serve as an internal point of contact to Cuesta College faculty and staff in Academic Affairs, Student Services to ensure awareness of WIOA/AJCC services and opportunities
- This position will require travel, up to several times per month, including overnight stays and attendance at local, regional and statewide meetings and conferences;
- Collaborate with the Deputy Sector Navigators, and Regional Consortia to work toward facilitating equitable Career Technical Education and employment opportunities for students in the South Central Coast Region;
- Develop a protocol for tracking industry recognized credentials (IRC);
- Assist in the development of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship opportunities;
- Coordinate, communication and implementation of Employer Training Panel and the California Community Colleges Foundation and related entity initiatives as needed;
- Identify education and training needs of local employers;
- Attend and participate in Career and Technical Education Advisory Boards on behalf of Career Connections;
- Coordinate with the Workforce Investment Board and the America’s Job Center of California to arrange for subsidized employment; and
- Perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Experience:
Required
- One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in career exploration, job search process, resume preparation and interview strategies, job/employer development, case management, and local labor market characteristics.
Preferred
- Two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in career exploration, job search process, resume preparation and interview strategies, job/employer development, case management, and local labor market characteristics.
Knowledge of:
- Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
- Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and
- District policies and procedures.
Ability to:
- Current economic environment and labor market data;
- Organizational/administrative skills;
- Prioritize, plan and organize workflow;
- Provide strong organizational/administrative skills;
- Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with on-campus groups (including students, faculty, administrators and staff), as well as, off-campus community and education partners; and
- Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.
Physical ability to:
- Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;
- Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;
- Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
- Lift and/or carry25 pounds; and
- Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.
License and Certificates (current within the last year or must be continuously current):
Required
- Valid driver’s license and eligible to obtain California driver’s license upon hire
Additional Requirements:
- Provide own transportation and travel county and state wide.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.
- Cover letter;
- Resume;
- Reference List (see further instructions below);
- Diversity statement (see further instructions below).
Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.
In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.
Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.
Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.
San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/community/publicsafety/crime-information/clery-act.html
Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html
Selected applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview on Friday, May 29, 2026 or Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Salary : $67,248 - $81,732