College and Career Specialist

Classified•Covina, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the High School Principal or designee, organize and manage the Career Center; plan, organize, develop and implement career educational units, events and publicity; assist students with education program planning and post high school planning; administer vocational and career interest tests and inform students of the results; perform clerical work related to the Career Center. This class performs responsible para-professional, guidance and clerical work in the Career Center. The incumbent exercises judgment in referring students to appropriate guidance and counseling staff. The College/Career Specialist exercises initiative in operating the Career Center, seeking out information for students and making contacts in the business community, colleges and universities.

Requirements

Graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in counseling, education, guidance or related field
Two years of experience working with counseling, career guidance or assessment testing functions.
Knowledge of career and occupational resources.
Knowledge of community resources to assist students in college exploration and opportunities.
Knowledge of employment searching, completing employment applications and interviewing techniques.
Knowledge of post-secondary and career technical educational opportunities.
Knowledge of workshop development and oral presentation techniques.
Knowledge of research methods and report writing techniques.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of standard computer operation and programs.
Knowledge of record-keeping and filing techniques.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives related to assigned function.
Ability to research and provide information as it relates to college and careers.
Ability to perform responsible and complex technical clerical work involving independent judgment.
Ability to understand, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to compose correspondence independently.
Ability to collaborate with students, parents, teachers, counselors, educational institutions, community agencies and businesses to develop college and career opportunities.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Sitting for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree in the social sciences, education or a closely related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain and organize career center information and files.
Administer, score, and interpret interest and aptitude tests to groups and individual students.
Receive and respond to inquiries from parents, students and staff regarding testing, college, scholarship, other financial information and career information.
Assist counseling department with planning, developing and conducting a variety of workshops and classroom presentations for students such as college awareness, scholarships, applications and financial aid, career exploration.
Communicate with local community colleges and universities.
Conduct orientation sessions on Career Center services including preparing and presenting workshops on career awareness, exploration, preparation and job acquisition skills.
Meet individually and with groups of students to identify interests, skills, needs, goals, and career interests; assist students to develop action plans to support long-range college and career goals.
Plan, develop and implement appropriate activities and services within the Career Center such as college, career and military guest speakers, webinars, career days, job fairs; special events and field trips; maintain calendar of Career Center activities.
Identify and disseminate information regarding employment openings, student internships, job fairs and summer program opportunities; provide resume writing assistance to students; conduct mock interviews.
Participate with the East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupation Program (ESGVROP) by: attending meetings, providing ROP pathway support, communicating between ESGVROP and the high school, monitoring and reporting of attendance of all Career Technical Education (CTE) designated ROP classes to ESGVROP.
Arrange activities for students to include such activities as guest speakers, field trips, job shadow, internships for CTE Career Pathways academies.
Assist CTE career pathway teachers with various aspects of CTE grant requirements including: recruitment of students for CTE classes, monitoring of summer interns, marketing of pathway programs, data collection, reporting, and annual inventory of CTE equipment.
Utilize the database for student work permits and academic requirement for students to work; Assist and work with businesses with placement for student internships and volunteer opportunities.
Arrange visitations to business and industry for students seeking career information.
Maintain and update all college/career related information on all Social media and the following websites; counseling, career center, CTE academies; post and distribute pertinent information via bulletins, flyers, posters, brochures, memoranda, and emails.
Develop forms and office procedures for the Career Center, and order, review, catalog and inventory materials and maintain supplies for the Career Center.
Attend workshops, trainings and conferences to maintain current knowledge of career technical education developments, labor market trends and applicable employment laws.
Operate a variety of office equipment including projectors, copiers, scanners and a computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Perform necessary clerical duties and maintain bulletin boards and displays.
May supervise and train student workers.
Perform related duties as assigned.