Post Graduation Planning Specialist - Sheldon High School

Eugene School District 4J • Eugene, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Graduation Planning Specialist performs complex tasks requiring initiative and independent judgment to provide career information to counselors, students, and parents. The position uses an information storage and retrieval system to support student scholarship applications, college selection, vocational guidance, and career research. It coordinates career-related events, including symposiums, speakers, and conferences, and works with students both on a drop-in and scheduled basis.

The role supports several student programs: recruiting and placing student volunteers as teacher aides and tutors in feeder schools; recruiting and enrolling qualified students in Upward Bound in liaison with the University of Oregon; publicizing and tracking ESCAPE student placements; and managing applications, evaluations, and records for students receiving credit for employment through Optional Education. The specialist also prepares an annual report of Career Center activities, compiles data for other requested reports, maintains regular and prompt attendance, and performs related duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position, eight hours per day, on the CL-196 schedule (196 days per full school year), Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position is at Sheldon High School.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in secretarial or clerical work.
• Demonstrated ability to type 50 words per minute.
• Sufficient college training or experience in vocational research or counseling to provide accurate, effective career guidance to students.
• Knowledge of resource materials for vocational selection guidance, continuing education programs, and support programs.
• Knowledge of organizations, the labor market, and occupational attributes.
• Considerable organizational skills.
• Ability to deal diplomatically with students, parents, teachers, and guest speakers.
• Ability to use current office technology and equipment, such as computer systems, fax machines, and copiers.
• Ability to use or learn to use the Career Information System (CIS) computer.
• Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide career information to counselors, students, and parents.
• Use an information storage and retrieval system to support scholarship applications, college selection, vocational guidance, and career research.
• Coordinate career-selection and guidance events, including symposiums, speakers, and conferences.
• Work with students on both a drop-in and scheduled basis.
• Recruit, refer, evaluate, record grades, and develop placements for students volunteering as teacher aides and tutors in feeder schools.
• Recruit students, schedule visits, and enroll interested and qualified students in Upward Bound in liaison with the University of Oregon.
• Publicize ESCAPE, recruit and refer participants, track placements, and distribute and collect evaluations.
• Manage applications, evaluations, and records for students receiving credit for employment through Optional Education, excluding students working in a school department.
• Prepare an annual report of Career Center activities and compile data for other reports as requested.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED