Employment Specialist

Coordinate a variety of specialized complex tasks in support of processes and operations as it relates to employment and payroll processing for the District. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Responsible for operational and technical duties in the applicant tracking system to include employment application intake, screening, I-9 processing, computer entry, and file maintenance required by the College and regulatory agencies.

Assist staff and public with employment information and interpretation of personnel policies and procedures within assigned area.

Assist the Associate Director with the employment process to include preparing and conducting orientations and salary placements for the District.

Responsible for maintenance of confidential recruitment files, preparing recruitment lists, and job postings. Identify and resolve inconsistencies and other issues that might affect employment or pay.

Maintain and process employee data information in human resource information systems as it pertains to Employment Services. Assist with the United States Citizen and Immigration Services I-9 Form process and enter information in the E-Verify system.

Assist Associate Director with employee/personnel projects. Generate and maintain various reports and documents to provide current personnel information from the applicant tracking database. Assist with the background check process and process employees that are cleared to work.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Associate's Degree and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

2. Above average written communication skills.

3. Ability to interact with supervisors at all levels.

4. Effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

5. Ability to read, interpret, and implement guidelines.

6. Effective organizational, interpersonal, time management, multi-tasking, and team-building skills.

7. Ability to operate technology used in an office environment to include Microsoft Office Suite.

8. Must be detail oriented.

9. Ability to read, understand, and modify employment postings.

10. Experience making presentations or public speaking.

11. Must be able to work in a high-paced environment with multiple distractions.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in English or related field.

Special Conditions:

1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the Colleges policies and procedures.

Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.

COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.

If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.

Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.

Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.