Employment Development Specialist, Perkins Grant (FT LTE)

Employment Development Specialist, Perkins Grant (FT LTE)

Salary

$23.92 - $29.90 Hourly

Location

700 W State Street, Milwaukee, WI

Job Type

Full-Time - Limited Term

Job Number

2026-05665

Division

Retention & Completion

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 10:00 PM Central

Application Requirements

Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Typing "See Resume" in lieu of application completion is not acceptable.

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Description

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Student & Employer Relations, develops and sustains employment opportunities for current MATC students and alumni with employer and community organizations. Plans, coordinates and facilitates career fairs, career readiness workshops and career forums. Assists students within assigned pathways through career readiness appointments inclusive of resume review, mock interview, and job and internship search strategies. Work is diversified requiring knowledge of employment services and the use of judgment, analysis and decision making within established procedures. Communication is continuous between the division, school partners, employers, and community organizations.

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsins largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains local and regional employer partnerships designed to create hiring opportunities for current MATC students and alumni; completes employer site visits and employer needs assessments to better evaluate and establish job options.
• Assists employers in the identification and modification of hiring practices that provides easier access to MATC students.
• Assists employers with getting established in and using Handshake, our online career platform.
• Provides career readiness assistance to students, alumni and special targeted populations.
• Provides job search coaching for students enabling employment goal setting and achievement.
• Assists students with resume, cover letter preparation and interviewing techniques.
• Promotes hiring of special targeted populations by aiding students, graduates, faculty, and employers.
• Coordinates career forums, job fairs, and employer visits which enable student and employer contact.
• Designs and facilitates job readiness presentations in classrooms, departments and organizations.
• Provides student employment, employer relations, and employer personnel services information and assistance to program advisory councils.
• Updates employment electronic and paper resource information for distribution.
• Assists with maintaining CareerHub presence at various employers events.
• Collaborates with departments to create specific career programming for targeted students.
• Keeps current on career fields, industries, job market information and incorporates new incentives in job readiness appointments.
• Serves as resource person on employment development for the district; participates in meetings, committees, seminars, workshops or other professional activities as required.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related field AND;
• At least three (3) years of career services experience, preferably in an employment and training program; any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Preferred Qualifications: in addition to the above required minimums

• Bilingual Spanish/English: Able to read, write and speak fluently in both languages.
• Master's degree in related field and more than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and skill facilitating job readiness workshops.
• Excellent organizing skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands including coordination of events with multiple teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means while projecting an image of high professionalism.
• Skilled in resume review and revision and interviewing.
• Must possess a high caliber of customer service skills in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with MATC staff, faculty, students, representatives from outside agencies, business community and the general public.
• Exhibit comfort working with technology based services and social media platforms.
• Possess high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment.
• Demonstrated ability to create, structure, and deliver public presentations to a variety of groups.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, and as a team member.
• Ability to access and disseminate information using computers and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to adhere to all institutional policies and procedure and operates within state and federal statutes and regulations within standards of professional career services organizations at all times.
• Ability to possess a valid Wisconsin drivers license, vehicle, and proof of auto insurance to travel to District campuses.

COMPETENCIES

• Cultivates innovation
• Optimizes work processes
• Ensures accountability
• Collaborates
• Interpersonal savvy
• Communicates effectively
• Instills trust
• Customer focus
• Action oriented
• Values differences
• Self-development
• Compassion

Supplemental Information

Start Date: This position supports the Student & Employer Relations area and is available to start as soon as possible.

Hours: This position is a full-time position and works 40 hours per week, typically between the hours of 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday however must be willing up to two nights per week until 6 pm. This position is a limited term Perkins Grant funded position and is subject to end on June 30, 2027. If additional funding is not secured the position may end. All work must be conducted in the state of Wisconsin.

Compensation: Hourly rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal salary equity, and a review of the applicants employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

Application Materials & Requirements: To be considered for this position, all applicants (both internal and external) must submit a thoroughly complete application. An incomplete application will not be considered or reviewed.

Please follow these steps.

1. Complete the Employment Application in its Entirety

You must provide thorough and detailed information for all sections of the application form. An incomplete application will not be considered.

2. Attach All Required Documents (At Time of Application)

• Cover Letter (Required for professional positions - can be optional for staff and entry level roles)

• Resume (up-to-date)

• Please note, submission of a resume does not satisfy the requirement for a thoroughly completed application.

Interview: (Note when interviews will be conducted) Virtual interviews (In-Person, or Spark Hire/One-Way) will be scheduled within two weeks of position closing date.

EEO: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu.

Health Insurance

• MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
• Low Deductible PPO
• High Deductible PPO

Upon selection, the coverage begins the first of the month following start date. You will have 30 days from your start date to enroll. MATC contributes a generous percentage towards medical insurance premium. Both medical plans include prescription drug coverage at no additional cost to employees. Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with the selection of the Low Deductible PPO plan. Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with the selection of the High Deductible PPO plan with employer contributions.

Dental Insurance

• MATC offers a group dental plan through Delta Dental.
• Upon selection, the dental insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and has an orthodontic benefit for dependents up to age 19.

Vision Insurance

• MATC offers a group vision plan through Superior Vision..Upon selection, the vision insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Plan covers eye exam, frames, lenses and contact lenses.

Group Life Insurance

• MATC offers group term life insurance benefits through Madison National Life Insurance Company effective the first of the month of start date and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is based upon the employee's annual earnings rounded to the higher $1,000.00. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.
• Supplemental Life Insurance is also available at group rates for employees, spouses, and dependents to purchase.

Long-Term Disability

• MATC offers long-term disability insurance through Madison National Life Company after 30 days of employment and is fully paid for by the College. Benefits provided are equal to 66 2/3% of base monthly earnings.

Flexible Spending Accounts

• MATC offers two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA

This type of benefit allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars per calendar year for a variety of medical, dental, and vision expenses (for a Health Care FSA) and for day care expenses for children under 13 or family members that are dependent on you for more than half their support (for a Dependent Care FSA) up to a maximum amount.

Retirement Savings

• Regular full-time employees of MATC who are hired for greater than 12 months become members of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)'s pension system as of day one of employment. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employees behalf. Contribution rates are subject to change annually as set by the State.
• In addition to the WRS pension account, employees may enroll in other optional retirement savings plan such as a 403(b) account or a 457 account on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.

Sick Leave

• MATC offers employees a generous sick leave plan per year.
• Each employee may accumulate up to 165 days of full sick leave with an unlimited accumulation of half pay sick leave.

Vacation

• MATC offers a vacation policy to employees for the purpose of rest and relaxation.
• Vacation is earned at a generous rate each year of employment. (Not available for Instructors)

Paid & Flexible (Floating) Holidays

• MATC offers 12 paid holidays for non-Faculty positions and 7 paid holidays for Faculty positions.
• MATC provides two flexible (floating) holidays per employee per year. (Not available for Instructors).

Tuition Benefits:

• Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement and waiver after completing probationary period.
• Amount allowed per fiscal year is 18 credits at MATC or $1,400 at other accredited institutions.

01

Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Have you included and fully completed the education and experience information on your application?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Some College, No Degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate or PhD

03

Please list your degree(s) and conferred field(s)?

04

How many years of relevant work experience do you have? (please note that 2 years of part-time experience equals 1 year full-time experience). Relevant includes career services experience, preferably in an employment and training program; any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Less than 3
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 years or more

05

If you do not have three (3) years of career services experience, preferably in an employment and training program but DO have an equivalent combination of experience and training, please describe the combination of training and experience you do have.

06

Do you have experience with developing, preparing, and delivering career readiness information for students? Please describe your experience.

07

What is your approach to building partnerships and how do you maintain those relationships?

08

Do you currently have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

09

This position has a probationary period of six (6) months. The person, including internal employees, who is hired for this role would not be able to transfer into another role within the college until the six (6) month probationary period has been completed. Is this acceptable to you?

10

Job Parameters for this position: - Full - Time, up to 40 hours a week, year round position - 100% in person, student facing position on site located at our Milwaukee Downtown Campus - Limited term position with current funding guaranteed thru June 30, 2027 - Pay range is: $23.92 - $29.90 (FIRM) Are these hours, location, and pay range acceptable to you? Please type comments below.

11

(Current Internal Faculty Applicants ONLY) Are you past your initial faculty probationary period with MATC? This means two (2) academics semesters if you are currently a full-time faculty member OR four (4) academic semesters if you are a current part-time faculty member. (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS TYPE N/A)

12

(INTERNAL Staff APPLICANTS ONLY) Are you past your probationary period with MATC? This means six (6) months if you are a current full-time employee and twelve (12) months if you are a current part-time employee. (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS TYPE N/A)

13

Internal MATC employees CANNOT hold two positions at the college at the same time. This includes faculty and staff or any combination. (e.g. holding a full-time position and adding a part-time position AND/OR holding two-part time positions). If you are an external application, type N/A. Do you understand this policy?

14

(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please list all positions previously and currently held at the college. (External applicants type N/A)

Required Question

Employer Milwaukee Area Technical College

Address 700 W. State

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203

Phone 414-297-6529

Website http://www.matc.edu