Job Description

Position Description

Two (2) Permanent – Exempt, full-time, full-year positions. Exempt employees are considered “at will” and serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.

The Employment & Training Specialist III will work under the direction of the Dean of Workforce Development (also known as VATEA ) to focus externally on generating employment/internship opportunities and focus internally on assisting students to obtain paid work experience in their field of study. The employee will serve as a resource to both City College of San Francisco ( CCSF ) staff and students by organizing events, generating employment and internship connections, creating tracking systems, and reporting on outcomes. This position is part of a dynamic team at CCSF helping to build Californias strong workforce, while focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

CCSF is seeking two (2) Employment and Training Specialist III to work specifically within the following sectors:
One position in the Education, Public, Social Services sector – Ocean Campus
One Position in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math ( STEM ) fields – Ocean Campus

Job Duties
1. Analyze local labor market needs and research available employment opportunities within designated industries.
2. Develop unsubsidized jobs, employment opportunities, internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning experiences for CCSF students seeking to increase their experience while pursuing career education at CCSF .
3. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with private and public sector employers, unions, professional organizations and non-government organizations.
4. Guide CCSF students to pursue and obtain paid employment in their field of study; assist students to: conduct job search activities, prepare job application materials to meet skill and job expectations, prepare for interviews, and increase job readiness.
5. Follow-up with students and document job search activities and placement details.
6. Engage with industry and liaise with Deans, Faculty, Centers, and Departments to bring employers to campus in a variety of ways, including industry advisory committees, career days, job fairs, employer showcases, or other networking events for students.
7. Compile data and statistical information and reports as required by SWP , Adult Education, and other categorical fund guidelines.
8. Work closely with the Employment Development Department, employment service providers, and other private, public, and community agencies to generate and provide job leads to CCSF students.
9. Enroll students in Cooperative Work Experience, ensuring college credit for work in their field of study.
10. Collaborate with San Franciscos workforce system to identify and refer eligible students to WIOA services and support.
11. Perform other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND

2. Two (2) years (4000 hours) of experience in workforce development, human resources, recruitment, training or a closely related field.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year.

NOTE : Work experience with the District as a College Work Study student or Lab Aide (3591) Classification will not be considered or applied as qualifying experience.

Desirable Qualifications
1. Experience in sector-specific workforce development in Education, Public Services, Human Services, Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math ( STEM ) sectors.
2. Expertise in one or more of the following: job development, job placement, career advising, career/vocational education, job preparation and readiness, employment and training case management.
3. Bilingual or multi-lingual.
4. Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
5. Student-centered, and with a customer service orientation.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Experience using multiple social media platforms.

Benefits
Additional Days Off with Pay. As stipulated in the appropriate bargaining agreements and board resolutions, Classified employees working full-year (260 days/year) work schedules are granted, as paid days off, the days between Christmas Day and New Years Day, as well as an additional five (5) paid days off during spring break. Eligible school-term-only ( STO ) employees who are not scheduled to work the designated days between Christmas and New Years Day shall be granted three (3) paid days off to be scheduled by mutual agreement between the employee and supervisor. Eligible school-term-only ( STO ) employees who are not scheduled to work the days designated as Spring Break will not be paid for these days off.

New employees hired on or after October 1, 2013 will contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund ( RHCTF ).

Application Procedure
To be considered for this position the following materials must be submitted by the filing deadline. Applicants filed without the required documents will be rejected; Note the employment portion must be filled out.

1. Completion of online application. Start process by clicking on the “ Apply for this Position ” button at the top of this page; AND

2. A letter expressing interest in the position specifically indicating how you meet the Minimum and Desirable Qualifications as listed in this announcement and identifying the department above; AND

3. A current resume summarizing educational background and related work experience; AND

4. Educational Verification:
Verification of qualifying education must include copies of transcripts, diplomas or certificates posting your degree(s) and Major(s). If verification cannot be obtained, the applicant must submit a signed statement with the application explaining why such verification cannot be obtained.

Requests for waiver will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Foreign degree(s)/coursework used as qualifying to meet minimum qualifications must be evaluated by a foreign degree evaluation services organization, before an application can be processed. Please contact the CCSF Human Resources Department at (415)452-7660 for evaluation sources. Failure to submit the required verification or request for waiver with the application at the time of filing will result in rejection of the application.

Verification of Experience: Verification may be requested at any time during this recruitment and selection process. If requested, verification of experience needed to qualify must be submitted on the employers letterhead and indicate the name of the applicant, job title, dates of employment, hours/week, and duties performed and must be signed by the supervisor and/or appropriate company representative.

Verification of experience may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant must submit a signed statement with the application explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will be considered on an case-by-case basis. Failure to submit the required verification or request for a waiver at the time of verification is requested may result in the rejection of the application.

ADA Statement
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Title 5/ EEO / ADA Compliance Officer at 415/452-5053 to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment
Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine applicants qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview.

New Hires: As approved by the governing Board of the San Francisco Community College District, beginning October 1, 2021, City College of San Francisco requires that new and current employees, students, and business partners participate in the COVID Safety Campaign. All parties entering CCSF facilities must demonstrate proof of COVID vaccination in compliance with current CDC and SFDPH guidelines. New hires must submit documentation for verification to the Human Resources Department.

EEO Statement
It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS / HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Title 5/ EEO / ADA Compliance Officer at (415) 452-5053.

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