Career Education & Partnerships Specialist

Community Colleges Of Spokane • Spokane, WA

441d • $43,716 - $58,380

About The Position

The Career Education & Partnerships Specialist at Spokane Falls Community College is responsible for coordinating career education programs and services, acting as a liaison between faculty, students, and industry. This role involves scheduling workshops, assisting students with credit for prior learning, maintaining office operations, and promoting CTE programs to K-12 partners and prospective students. The Specialist will also manage outreach efforts and maintain relationships with local employers to enhance employment opportunities for students and alumni.

Requirements

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Knowledge of career services.
• Experience or knowledge of employment skills including applications, resumes, interviewing, and job search methods.
• Experience working with local employers.
• Ability to work cooperatively and establish positive working relationships with other departments, students, and community members.
• Knowledge of and ability to use spreadsheets, database, and word processing software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal, written, online, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong and effective presentation skills.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and handle problems professionally.
• Ability to work independently and accurately while adhering to multiple deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while working with students and alumni.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Two or more years of experience in career services, advising, or a related field.
• Experience promoting and marketing programs.
• Experience in an education setting.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and provide workshops and activities regarding career development, such as job applications, resumes, cover letters, career exploration, interviewing, job searching, and networking.
• Make presentations in appropriate courses about the services provided by the Career Education Office.
• Help students complete Academic Credit for Prior Learning forms and understand the processes.
• Connect students with the appropriate faculty and college support staff.
• Maintain a database to aid in reporting and archiving information.
• Create reports to assist the Manager in tracking activities and student engagement.
• Oversee daily operations of the office and delegate tasks to student employees.
• Maintain program literature, quarterly newsletter, website, and other marketing materials.
• Provide appropriate referrals to internal and/or external resources that can serve specific student or faculty member needs.
• Maintain positive relationships with employers to maximize meaningful employment opportunities for students and alumni.
• Assist with planning and promotion of special events.
• Act as the point of contact for students and faculty about service learning and internship opportunities.
• Assist with grant-related projects.
• Compile and write content for digital recruitment and retention communications.
• Maintain reporting/dashboards for all campaigns and report results to the Manager.
• Make public presentations regarding SFCC CTE programs and admission requirements.
• Assist the Manager in delivering K-12 CTE programming and represent SFCC at regional functions.
• Gather data and prepare reports for the Manager to determine areas for improvement and program success.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance benefits.
• WA State Retirement Plan.
• Vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of one (1) day per month upon employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees