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HUMAN RESOURCE REPRESENTATIVE/ JOB LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL


HUMAN RESOURCE REPRESENTATIVE/ JOB LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Student Employment Office / University of Illinois at Chicago
The Student Employment Office, under the Office of Career Services, at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a Human Resources Representative. Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for developing programs and supportive functions related to the Job Location and Development (JLD) program. JLD is a service through the Student Employment Office that connects employers with enrolled students who are seeking off-campus career related part-time positions or full-time summer positions.

Job Responsibilities
Develop and coordinate the Job Location and Development program including programming, logistics, advising and other supportive functions
Assist students with career development activities including identifying employment opportunities
a. Interview students to determine career interests
b. Assist students with career planning, resumes, and interview techniques
c. Refer qualified students to job openings
Develop new job openings through marketing activities and identify employment opportunities
a. Prepares publications for students and employers
b. Develop marketing strategies to increase available positions
c. Develop strategies to increase retention of employers
d. Conduct site evaluations to ensure employee and employer satisfaction
e. Accept job orders
Develop training sessions to assist students with career planning, resume writing, interviewing skills, or job development
Develop advertising and publicity related to program activities.
Coordinate special career and employment related events: seminars, job fairs and other related activities.
Compile and complete reports and projects, some of which are of a statistical nature.

Minimum Qualifications
1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Any combination totaling two years from the following categories:
a) One (1) year of work experience performing basic human resource/payroll or general office/clerical duties
OR
b) 30 semester hours of college course work that included 6 semester hours in human resource administration, business administration, or a closely related field
AND
c) Progressively more responsible work experience performing basic human resource/payroll or general office/clerical duties.
d) College course work in human resource administration, business administration, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
 60 semester hours equals one year
 90 semester hours equals two years

Preferred Qualifications
Progressively more responsible work experience supervising, organizing, coordinating or other significant work with special educational or administrative program initiatives.
Effective oral and written communication
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
Candidate should have the ability to work effectively with staff, the public, and outside constituency groups.
Candidate should have organization and multi-tasking skills.
Candidate should have the ability to utilize various computer software packages.
Work independently and exercise judgment in order to be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems.

Application:
For fullest consideration, please complete an online application via the University online application system only by clicking the following link: https://jobs.uic.edu AND submit the exam request for 2135 - HUMAN RESOURCE REPRESENTATIVE no later than Wednesday, March 4, 2015.

If a degree or college coursework is required you must provide official transcripts.
Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

Documentation of high school completion (official transcripts, copy of diploma or GED certificate) may be required in order to be eligible for this position within the University of Illinois at Chicago or the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System.

If your educational institution doesn't provide electronic transcripts they must mail the transcripts to:

University of Illinois at Chicago
Recruitment and Staffing
Human Resources Building Room 109
715 S. Wood Street M/C 862
Chicago IL 60612
Attn: CA6491 - Human Resource Representative - SKY