College & Career Center Technician

About the Role

Under the direction of the Vice Principal, perform varied technical duties related to the operation and maintenance of a student career center at an assigned school site. Provide information and assistance to students concerning college, vocational, and career opportunities utilizing career center resources, and perform related clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied technical duties related to the operation and maintenance of a student career center; motivate and encourage students concerning career options; refer students to counselors or appropriate personnel as needed.
• Provide information and assistance to students concerning college, vocational, and career opportunities; assess student abilities, qualifications, interests, and backgrounds to advise on career opportunities.
• Assist students in researching college and vocational information, scholarships, grants, and loans; help with completing forms and applications.
• Conduct career center orientations for students and staff; lead workshops and presentations on career development and employability skills; schedule speakers to discuss career opportunities.
• Update career center information; compile and verify student information; assist students with operating career center computer systems and software.
• Process and provide students with work permit applications; review academic and attendance records to ensure eligibility; type work permits and compile required signatures.
• Perform clerical duties such as composing letters, ordering materials, duplicating documents, and typing and processing forms and applications.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports related to student work permits, grades, attendance, and assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems.
• Communicate with counselors, teachers, parents, outside agencies, and others to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues related to student careers.
• Operate office equipment including calculators, copiers, typewriters, computers, and assigned software.
• Assist in coordinating and participating in job fairs, workshops, and other special events.
• Attend assigned meetings, committees, and conferences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Oral and written communication skills, including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Public speaking techniques.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Public relations techniques.

Qualifications

• Perform varied technical duties related to the operation and maintenance of a student career center.
• Provide information and assistance to students concerning college, vocational, and career opportunities.
• Interpret, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Learn District organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
• Learn department and program objectives and goals.
• Perform clerical duties related to assigned activities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and compile data to prepare reports.
• Operate a computer and assigned software.
• Type 35 words per minute from clear copy.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Meet schedules and timelines; plan and organize work.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of clerical experience involving frequent public contact.

Work Environment

• Office environment with constant interruptions.

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Ability to see to read a variety of materials.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file and retrieve materials.