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rrStudent Employment Specialist
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rBennington College
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rJob Type: \| Full time
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rLocation: Bennington, Vermont, United States
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rBennington College, a liberal arts college distinguished for its
pioneering initiatives in higher education, seeks an engaged and
motivated Student Employment Specialist to join the Career Development
and Field Work Term Office as we support students seeking work
experience both on- and off-campus.
Bennington has, since its founding, offered field work experiences for
all undergraduates and integrated these experiences into college
curricula. At Bennington, we also think beyond the
internship-encouraging students to pursue entrepreneurial ventures,
apprenticeships, research experiences, campus work, and service-learning
as part of their field experience-and all of these endeavors are
supported with reflective learning structures, life design curricula,
and integrated academic advising.
The Student Employment Specialist communicates with students, faculty,
employers, and student supervisors to provide information on all areas
of student employment. Additionally, the Specialist provides advice to
students regarding job selection processes and employment choices that
align with the student\'s career goals. The Specialist should be
attentive to equity issues facing first-generation, economically
insecure, and high-need domestic and international students and lead
efforts to establish, maintain, and formalize access to high-quality
paid work on campus. The ideal candidate would possess a strong range of
data, budget, and human resources management skills while maintaining
students at the center of their work.
The Student Employment Specialist oversees a multi-part structure for
work-integrated learning at Bennington, in which campus employment and
community internships are seen as essential vehicles for learning
through the world of work. The Specialist will manage all processes of
listing and hiring on/off-campus student employment opportunities, as
well as supporting and documenting external partnerships with Field Work
Term employers. This may include but is not limited to:
Supporting students to achieve access to on and off-campus jobs
Troubleshooting issues facing campus workers; resolving conflicts
with consistent standards
Managing and extending relationships with Community Federal Work
Study employers
Driving large-scale data analysis, reporting, and systems migration
Overseeing compliance with Federal Work Study (FWS) regulations
Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures supporting
inclusivity at work; establishing medical accommodations with
students as needed
Implementing protocols for tracking and maintaining critical
employer data
Maintaining and enhancing handbooks and digital toolkits
The position works with all College departments, students, faculty and
staff. External relationships include, but are not limited to, the
employers and subsequent contacts at student employment and
job/internship sites; outreach to curate new relationships; necessary
parties for institutional research and analysis; site supervisors;
recruiters; and peer institutions. Student relationships are the core
aspect of this work, and a commitment to upholding practices of
diversity and inclusion is essential. The Specialist is expected to
attend team meetings and training as relevant to the position and to
complete other administrative tasks and projects as assigned by the
Associate Director of Employer Relations.
The position will commence in July 2024.
Minimum Experience/Qualifications include:
Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent experience requi ed. Master\'s Degree
in Higher Education Administration, Human Resources Management, or
related field preferred. Minimum of one year of experience in Higher
Education, Human Resources, or related fields; preference for 2-3
years\' experience.
Must be able to establish priorities and meet deadlines. Demonstrated
ability to interpret and implement policy and procedures.
Capacity to take initiative in fostering and cultivating positive and
lasting stakeholder relationships, both on campus and in the greater
Bennington community.
Experience in handling confidential information according to FERPA and
HIPAA guidelines.
Excellent understanding of data administration and management functions
(collection, analysis, distribution etc.). An analytical mindset with
strong problem-solving skills.
Advanced computer proficiency (Word, Google Suite, Excel, PowerPoint,
Adobe). Advanced Excel skills are required including pivot tables,
referential formulas, complex mail merges, and advanced filtering. Prior
experience in Handshake is preferred.
Preference given to candidates with experience in human resources and/or
student employment, knowledge of policies and guidelines surrounding the
Federal Work Study program