Under the supervision of an assigned supervisor/manager, provide administrative support of the department’s efforts to manage, cultivate and steward new and existing employer partners. In this role, the Employer Engagement Specialist will support Career Education projects which have the following overarching goals:
 

1. Increase paid internship opportunities for Career Education students, and particularly for Disproportionately Impacted populations (Native American, African American, Latinx, Asian American and Pacific Islander). 
2. Increase enrollment in Los Rios Work Experience courses. 
3. Increase employer participation in the Learning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP). 

Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following 

• Develop prospects for employer partners in consultation with college faculty and administrators..
• Recruit employers to provide paid internships and jobs, especially for disproportionately impacted (DI) communities. 
• Recruit employers for potential work-based learning opportunities, such as tours, classroom presentations and classroom activities, upon the request of Career Education faculty.
• Coordinate and develop activities related to employer engagement consistent with the philosophy and strategic plan of the college and the District.
• Build and maintain relationships with multiple constituents including employer partners, employer partner prospects, faculty, staff, and students to increase understanding of internships, Work Experience, and the LAEP. 

• Support the LAEP team by identifying and referring prospective employers to the LAEP Program and assisting with associated paperwork.
• Engage with professional and industry associations (e.g. California Manufacturing Association, Chambers of Commerce, etc.) to promote LAEP, internships and Work Experience programs. Present at meetings when appropriate. Promote the use of the Handshake career services platform and assist employers in use of features such as posting jobs, internships, and career events etc. 

• As needed, provide support to departments in serving LAEP eligible and DI students interested in internships.
• Refer students to appropriate staff for job readiness support, such as resume help and interview practice. 
• Encourage LAEP eligible and DI students to apply for positions in Handshake. Coordination, Planning & Reporting. 
• Apply employer engagement best practices, including those related to employers working with community college students, working with student populations with a strengths-based focus, supporting Disproportionately Impacted populations in the workplace, and the cultural wealth model. 
• Participate in college and/or districtwide meetings and collaborate with team members to share resources and coordinate efforts as appropriate. 
• Participate in professional development as needed. 
• Track and record all employer contacts and progress. 
• Provide regular reporting of activities and progress toward goals and objectives, including reporting required by grants supporting internships at Los Rios (LAEP, RERP and SWP). 
• Perform related duties as assigned 

EXPERIENCE: Completion of a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in social science, business, marketing, or a related field.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts. 
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents. 
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. 
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLYaccepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.