JOB LOCATION & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

About this Job

Northwestern State University seeks to fill the position of the Job Location and Development Officer. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately.

TO APPLY: Send resume, letter of application explaining interest and qualifications for the position, college transcripts and a list of three professional references with complete contact information to: apply@nsula.edu.

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

(Full Disclosure)

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email tix@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and noticed that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in Room 128 Caspari Hall or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 111 Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

• Shall hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, organization management, or related field.
• Shall have a minimum of three years of experience in job placement, career services, or workforce development
Experience in higher education environment is preferred.

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Job Specification

POSITION FUNCTION: The Job Location and Development Officer administers an effective program finding private sector part-time jobs for qualified Northwestern State University students providing seamless placement services in Natchitoches and the surrounding communities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Career Services
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Student workers assigned to Career Services

Job Duties and Other Information

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

• Acts as budget unit head and administers program according to State and Federal Guidelines.
• Maintains an extensive record-keeping system in accordance with Federal guidelines, maintains the record of student hours, wages, and employment dates.
• Provides Director of Career Services and Financial Aid Director with specific data necessary for completion of the University's annual financial aid report.
• Experience with budget administration and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of federal financial aid regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to track and report on program metrics and outcomes.
  

• Acts as public relations liaison between Northwestern State University and businesses desiring part-time student employees.
• Solicits and identifies part-time, full-time, seasonal, and temporary job openings from employers in Natchitoches and surrounding parishes.
• Posts job openings to students and responds to interested students to provide referral information.
  

• Recruits and enrolls students in the JLD program.
• Screens student respondents by means of application form, professional personnel interview; skills assessment when appropriate, review of work history, review of academic achievement and schedule, and by mature judgment.
  

• Presents informational talks and seminars to schools, civic groups, community groups regarding JLD services.
• Maintains JLD website, marketing products and applications for students.
  
• Uses social media and outreach programming to market JLD services and provide information pertaining to employment and career preparation with JLD students.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.

• Conducts mock interviews as learning tools for students.
• Participate in summer programming.
• Participates in NSU retention efforts.
• Understanding of federal work-study programs and guidelines.
• Knowledge of employment law, particularly as it relates to student workers.
• Familiarity with FERP A regulations for handling student information.