Business Servies Representative

Job Description: Title: Business Services Representative Classification: Non-Exempt Salay: $52,000/yr Scope of Position The Business Services Representative (BSR) responds to employers who want to connect with our system of record and will also connect employers to the PA CareerLink®. This role is responsible for supporting employer partnerships, coordinating, and attending rapid response events at employer sites, and assisting with center-based hiring and recruitment events. The BSR operates across multiple PA CareerLink® locations throughout the city and serves as a liaison between employers, dislocated workers, and System-Wide Special projects. In addition to any request by PA CareerLink®, this position will provide staff assistance services to employers that are interested in working with PA CareerLink®, and customers. Essential Functions Provide staff assistance services to employers that are interested in working with PA CareerLink® and their customers To support all PA CareerLink® centers in achieving their employment goals for customers Make sure that employers have their business profile approved in CWDS Verify, validate, and approve job postings Support hiring events/ job fairs and information sections with employers from PA CareerLink® Support PA CareerLink® centers with hosting local career fairs Monitor scam preventions Maintain a good relationship on behalf of the PA CareerLink® with employers to ensure employers have access to candidates in the workforce system Identify employers that aligned with special projects workforce initiatives assigned in support PA CareerLink® Support rapid-response activities, including layoff events, employer site visits, and support for the dislocated workers Maintaining an ongoing knowledge of industry trends and labor market information to inform employers and PA CareerLink® staff Ensures accurate documentation of employer interactions, job postings, referrals, and event outcomes Represents PA CareerLink® in community and employer-facing activities, promoting workforce programs and services Participate in monthly meetings with all PA CareerLink® centers Business Services staff to discuss employer engagement strategies, placement goals, priority industries, and workforce development opportunities Maybe co-located at PA CareerLink® centers as assigned Documents all employers activities in CWDS and/or other systems identified Maintain ongoing knowledge of industry-specific job postings for sharing and distribution across the system Requires flexibility for off-site events, employer meetings, and occasional evening or non-traditional hours Education and Experience Requirement High school diploma required, associate degree or some college preferred Provide excellent Customer Service Must be comfortable delivering presentations to large and small groups Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (intermediate to advanced level) Strong data collection, data entry accuracy, and reporting skills Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision Must be flexible with scheduling and workload changes Must be comfortable with frequent local travel throughout the City of Philadelphia Valid Drivers License, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle required Able to work fully onsite, in a hybrid environment, or at employer sites as needed EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our Mission Statement We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect. Why We Do What We Do At EDSI *We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles *We believe in seeing through other people's eyes *We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives *We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow *We believe in living our professional lives in service to others EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDSI works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country. EDSI is a National Best and Brightest® Companies To Work For award winner. For over 45 years, EDSI has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDSI also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.