Assistant Director of Career & Community Services

Clover Park Technical College • Lakewood, WA

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About The Position

The Assistant Director will coordinate and supervise all aspects of the Career & Community Services unit including new project/partnership development, grant & contract development and management (exp. SEAG and SSEH), program compliance, and budget oversight for SBCTC basics needs funding options, as well as, coordinating coverage for our co-location efforts at WorkSource Pierce. This position supports the mission of the College by supporting students transitioning from education to employment; including but is not limited to developing, and maintaining relationships with local community, business/industry, faculty and staff, and students. This position assists students who are seeking employment and/or resource services. This position is responsible for developing, facilitating, and delivering career services for CPTC students, including career content, job fairs, career events, and coordination with employers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field; social services; higher education; public administration or a similar field.
• Administrative experience creating, implementing, and managing projects, grants and contracts including budget oversight/reconciliation.
• Three years working directly with students and/or customers.
• One year experience advising students on program options.
• One year experience navigating basic needs resources.
• Working knowledge of Workforce system resources (including but not limited to WorkSource, Workforce funding sources).
• One year of program/service development and implementation within the last three years.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through.
• Resourceful problem solver.
• Awareness of local employment market.
• Experience with interactive social media processes and internet/electronic marketing.
• Proficient with technology to include Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain policies for the Basic Needs funding programs regarding intake, retention, and transition services.
• Implement all grants, state allocations, contracts, and partnerships policies and standards.
• Work collaboratively with all departments across campus, including Division Deans, Student Services, and faculty, to plan, implement, and monitor basic needs allocations and student emergency funding initiatives.
• Represent the college and foster community connections by attending various local, regional, and state meetings connected to the Career & Community Service programs/initiatives.
• Establish and maintain effective working partnerships with multiple stakeholders, including community partner agencies and prospective employers.
• Collaborate with WorkSource partners to organize information sessions and workshops to provide information about classes, programs, and education/training/career opportunities delivered through the WorkSource Pierce One-Stop.
• Provide leadership and exercise independent judgment on behalf of the College while overseeing co-located staff connected to Worksource Pierce.
• Coordinate and collaborate with community/business/industry partners and College faculty/staff to better assist students seeking employment.
• Develop internships/externships.
• Regular participation in community partner activities and events to market the College and CPTC Career & Community Services.
• Discuss career interests as they relate to the job market.
• Teach students to access and use various career resources such as Handshake, WorkSource Pierce, CareerBridge, WIOS, etc.
• Respond to potential and current student inquiries for information about career pathway planning and resources.
• Respond to Common Referral Tool/211 inquiries for CPTC for educational resources/information.
• Serve as backup to Workforce Eligibility staff and provide information on funding options, eligibility criteria, and application process completion.
• Maintain routine attendance at WorkSource Pierce sites 2-3 days per week to represent Pierce County colleges.
• Coordinate and facilitate career preparation, job searching, cover letter, resume, etc., workshop efforts campus-wide.
• Create and implement an annual calendar of events and informal career services activities such as job fairs, employer roundtables, industry spotlights, resume workshops, soft skill topics, etc.
• Work with the Director/Dean to create a yearly budget for Basic Needs/grant allocations.
• Manage budget spend-downs monthly.
• Complete necessary state/local budget revisions as needed.
• Work closely with departments across campus to identify funding needs.
• Research job market trends and share relevant info via the web, Handshake, student messaging, etc.
• Attend state/local meetings, job fairs, and national conferences.
• Develop methods for tracking and reporting student outcomes and satisfaction quarterly.
• Document accomplishments and prepare outcome reports.
• Develop and maintain career services guides, CCS outreach/marketing materials, web-based resources, schedules, forms, publications, and webpages ensuring accuracy, clarity, and accessibility.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities, staying current on issues and trends in career services and local/national employment.
• Attend staff, department, and divisional meetings; participate in campus-wide events and functions.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree