Employment Specialist

Job SummaryThe Office of Advancement Services maintains an accurate database of alumni, friends and other stakeholders of Salt Lake Community College. The office is responsible for prospect research, prospect management and the recording and receipting of gifts. This is a day-time position with flexible hours between 8:00 and 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. This position allows students an opportunity to develop "resume-building" data management skills, learn problem solving, work within a team environment, and develop organizational skills.Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesGood written and oral communication skills. Typing speed of 65 wpm. Ability to handle a number of different projects simultaneously while maintaining a consistent attention to detail. Student must be self-directed, have ability to learn administrative software programs (Banner, Etrieve, Teams, Raiser's Edge). Experience working with Microsoft Office Excel. Communication skills – written and verbal. Maintain confidentiality of Salt Lake Community College records. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, abilities, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.Minimum QualificationsSLCC student - GPA 2.0 or higher. Currently enrolled in 6 credit hours for fall semester. Currently enrolled in 6 credit hours for spring semester. Awarded Federal Work Study program. Completed the FAFSA.SLCC InformationSalt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.BenefitsThis position is not eligible for benefits.