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ASSSC/Workforce and Co-Op Specialist
Department:Career Development
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Claflin University
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CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs. The institution also has nationally accredited programs: the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs: the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies. The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries. U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate. The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities.
Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES |
The primary responsibility of the Academic and Student Support Services Counselor/Workforce and Co-op Specialist position is to advise, instruct, and prepare students for employment opportunities (part-time/ full time) and co-op assignments. The main focus will be to assist students in obtaining employment and co-op related to their majors, to serve as a liaison with employment agencies, and to participate in planning and implementing a successful program. Responsible for supporting the Career Development Center by writing grant proposals and reports, develop promotional materials, and promote program campus-wide. Initiate and maintain ongoing personal contacts with a variety of business and industry representatives and job placement/training agencies to promote the Office of Career Development and Claflin University through employment and co-op education.
Employer relations are vital to the success of this position. Responsible for initiating contact with external employers to promote a comprehensive array of career development services to maximize students’ employment needs while adhering to their educational goal attainment and learning experiences. Have a keen understanding of the needs of agencies, industry, and the local community to foster development opportunities and site visits. Be familiar with effective program procedures in identifying and securing placement sites for students and developing partnerships with private, local, state, and federal agencies involved in employment development and placement programs while monitoring student success.
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of two years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Successful candidate must have excellent project management skills, including research, organizational and time management abilities; exceptional communication and presentation skills; and excellent critical thinking and analytical skills. Experience working in a University setting with faculty, students, in addition, to granting-writing experience is strongly preferred
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
Position Title: ASSSC/Workforce and Co-Op Specialist
Department: Career Development
Recruitment Pool: Open Recruitment
Position Type: Full-time Salaried/Staff
Posting Date: July 16, 2008
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Application Procedure: Candidates must submit an application and three current letters of recommendation to:
Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Fax # 803-531-5818
E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu
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