Lead Recruiter & Job Developer (Imperial Valley) San Diego State University

Lead Recruiter & Job Developer (Imperial Valley)

Req No: 2025-18708
Category: Research/Project
Type: Full-Time Contract
Salary: $28.85 - $32.69
Close Date:

Overview
This position has been budgeted for $28.85 - $32.69 per hour depending on expereince and is non-negotiable.

First review of candidates will take place after Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

San Diego State University (SDSU) is a premier public research university renowned for its commitment to preparing leaders for the future and serving as a global hub for innovation. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence and cutting-edge research, SDSU fosters a culture of discovery and collaboration that addresses the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The university is dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to succeed in the workforce of today and tomorrow. Through innovative programs, global engagement, and a focus on diversity and inclusion, SDSU continues to shape the next generation of leaders while driving economic and social progress both locally and globally.

SDSU Career Services is an award-winning, nationally recognized leader in career development and industry relations, setting new standards for excellence for university career centers. By prioritizing student employment outcomes and earnings as its key success metric, the department is reshaping the role of career services in higher education and challenging traditional approaches. Through bold regional and statewide initiatives, SDSU Career Services drives workforce development, fosters strong industry partnerships, and serves as a catalyst for economic mobility. The department cultivates a culture of innovation, empowering its staff to push boundaries, embrace new possibilities, and develop transformative strategies that ensure student success. With a relentless focus on student achievement and dynamic industry engagement, SDSU Career Services remains at the forefront of redefining career readiness and workforce impact.

SDSU Career Services is seeking a forward-thinking, technology-friendly Lead Recruiter & Job Developer (LRJD) to lead the design and management of an interactive virtual community platform, foster industry relationships, and support career development for students across diverse postsecondary pathways, including certificate programs, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees. This role emphasizes the integration and leverage of cutting-edge technologies and concepts to transform the career development process and deliver impactful, scalable services.

This role will spearhead the creation and management of a dynamic online platform that provides personalized and group career support, facilitates meaningful networking with peers and industry professionals, and hosts engaging career development events, skill-building activities, and experiential learning opportunities. Central to this role is leading eWorks! Career Leagues , a groundbreaking grant initiative inspired by the eSports model. This innovative program harnesses technology to guide students through the career development process, using interactive elements and virtual engagement to deliver immersive, impactful experiences at scale.

Working closely with cohorts of students, this role will focus on designing and implementing experiential work opportunities, including apprenticeships and internships, ensuring students have access to meaningful, real-world experiences that prepare them for successful transitions into the workforce. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of career services by integrating cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking concepts into workforce development.

This role will deliver personalized career coaching and support, aligning guidance with current labor market trends. This role will help students explore their career interests and values while fostering the development of essential skills and confidence for success. By tailoring support to each student's unique goals, this role empowers them to take meaningful, actionable steps toward realizing their career aspirations.

Responsibilities
This position works up to 4 days a week in Imperial County and one day a week in San Diego.

The Lead Recruiter & Job Developer is responsible for but not limited to:

Innovation & Technology Integration 40%

• Research and implement emerging tools and platforms to enhance virtual career development services for students across various educational levels and institutions (e.g., certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees).
• Stay informed on trends in career development technology (AI, AR, VR, spatial computing) to ensure ongoing innovation and service improvement.
• Leverage technology to scale and enhance services such as virtual coaching, program management, and student engagement.
• Collaborate with the career services team to manage software and virtual event platforms that connect students, employers, and staff.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of program outcomes to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with student needs.

Industry Relations 30%

• Implement a registered apprenticeship strategy that aligns with the Department of Labor (DOL), Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), and other relevant stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong industry partnerships to gain insights into workforce needs, labor market trends, and relevant workforce policies, shaping the strategic direction of pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.
• Conduct employer consultations to identify potential pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship sites, ensuring alignment with industry needs and creating opportunities for students.
• Design and implement pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and internship programs that align students at various educational levels (certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, etc.) with employer demand and local workforce trends.
• Collaborate with regional community organizations, chambers of commerce, economic development offices (EDCs), SBDCs, and educational partners to create work-based learning (WBL) opportunities for students.
• Support career services programs and events such as career fairs, workshops, classroom presentations, and networking events to connect students with employers.

Career Development 20%

• Create a positive and welcoming environment that encourages students to enhance their skills through education and career readiness.
• Provide one-on-one career coaching and develop personalized career plans using student career development frameworks to clarify goals, navigate the job market, and explore employment opportunities.
• Research industry trends to stay current on job market demands, and create, update, and maintain career development resources to support student success.
• Design and implement tailored career readiness programs for students at various educational levels (e.g., certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees).
• Collaborate with the career services team to facilitate workshops and group sessions on resume writing, interview preparation, work-based learning (WBL) search strategies, and career exploration.
• Partner with campus stakeholders to create equitable pathways for career success and provide tailored support to ensure student success.
• Track student progress and provide ongoing guidance, resources, and follow-up support to help students achieve their career goals.

Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned 10%

Qualifications
Knowledge & Abilities

• A strong drive and ability to leverage technology (eg. community platforms, AI) to enhance and scale service delivery while fostering innovation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders (students, employers, faculty, etc.).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills to address challenges in program delivery, employer relations, and student development.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in designing and delivering career development programs tailored to students with diverse educational backgrounds (e.g., certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees).
• Proficient in the use of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office applications, and familiarity with collaboration tools such as Discord, Trello, and Zoom.

Minimum Required Education & Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
• 3-years of progressively responsible experience in an office or administrative environment.

Preferred Qualification & Special Skills

• A minimum of 5 years of experience designing or implementing pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, internship or job development programs.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience collaborating with external partners, including regional community organizations, chambers of commerce, economic development offices, SBDCs, and campus stakeholders.
• Experience in apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program development.
• Experience working with community colleges or certification programs.
• Experience in healthcare or public sector workforce development.

Addiional Applicant Information

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.
• Employment decisions are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support.
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.

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