Career Services Associate

San Joaquin Valley College • Lancaster, CA

8h

About The Position

The Career Services Associate connects students’ education with employment opportunities by providing career coaching, supporting graduates’ job searches, and building relationships with employers. The role helps students prepare for interviews, develop resumes, and pursue jobs aligned with their education. It also contributes to campus placement goals through employer partnerships, hiring events, workshops, placement tracking, and collaboration with faculty and campus teams.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one late night per week after 90 days, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Compensation is $24.00–$27.00 per hour.

Candidates offered a position will undergo background screening, including education verification, county and national criminal background checks, a motor vehicle report, Social Security number trace and verification, and an address history search. Additional checks may apply depending on the position, including drug testing, a Fraud and Abuse Control Information System check, and verification for access to the National Student Loan Database System. Certain roles may require ongoing monitoring.

Requirements

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• A passion for helping others succeed.
• Ability to work in a goal-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Experience in staffing, recruiting, sales, or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide career coaching, including resume development, interview preparation, and job-search strategies.
• Support graduates in securing employment aligned with their education.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local employers and industry contacts.
• Coordinate hiring events, employer visits, and career workshops.
• Track placement activity and contribute to campus placement goals.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus teams to support student career outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree