CAREER CENTER SPECIALIST (Promotional & Open Competitive)

About the role

The Career Center Specialist provides technical support to students within a high school setting, conducts career center orientation, administers career assessment tests, and performs a variety of clerical functions.

Responsibilities

• Organize, update, and display materials in the Career Center about colleges and careers, including ROP courses/assignment and Small Learning Communities
• Research educational and/or career opportunities and provide students with information
• Conduct career center orientation for students and staff
• Work with teachers, counselors, and other district personnel to promote college and career development
• Plan and implement informational meetings and events about financial aid, college materials, applications, online registration, scholarships, test deadlines, internships, etc.
• Meet with students to ensure they are aware of this information and work with counselors to ensure deadlines are met by students
• Perform related clerical functions such as inputting student data, maintaining databases, copying, faxing, answering phones, etc.
• Prepare records and reports related to student information, career center programs, job openings, student employment, and assigned activities
• Maintain files and/or convey information related to program activities as requested

Skills

• Operating standard office equipment using pertinent software applications
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Operating basic math
• Writing documents following prescribed formats
• Presenting information to others
• Evaluating career options, interests, abilities, progress, expectations, and goals
• Understanding business telephone etiquette
• Understanding concepts of grammar and punctuation
• Utilizing public speaking techniques

Requirements

• High School diploma (Post High School Education Desirable)
• Two years of job related experiences in public relations-type activities with increasing levels of responsibility
• Valid California Driver's license