What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Advisor position at Ohlone College?
Ideal Candidate Statement
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate is an engaging and outgoing career counselor with a background in supporting the career goals of students & community job seekers, with a focus on youth/young adults with employment barriers. The candidate is knowledgeable about youth-centered career program development, with a proven ability to develop rapport and relationships in one-on-one and group settings, with both clients and internal/external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is equity-minded in approach and brings a collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial spirit to the career development team.
The Career Advisor serves as an active member of the Career Center, specifically the Career Development team. This key member will provide career services and support to Ohlone students and community job seekers through 1:1 advising, group/classroom workshops, and other innovative career programming & events. The Career Advisor will conduct campus and community outreach, partnering with Ohlone College staff and faculty to integrate career services into the university ecosystem, and will serve as a liaison to at least one of Ohlone’s Guided Pathway Interest Areas (i.e. Arts & Creative Industries, Business, Health & Wellness, Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM). The Career Advisor will collaborate with educational partners and community-based organizations to support community job seekers, elicit referrals to Career Center services, and connect job seekers to a network of community resources. This position will develop and present career focused curriculum and workshops for students and community job seekers in a variety of settings. The Career Advisor will also serve as a key part of the Career Center’s new WIOA Out-of-School Youth Program, including conducting outreach, eliciting enrollments, supporting the development of the program and providing 1:1 and group career services to enrolled youth. The Career Advisor represents Ohlone College in the community and abroad and is an innovative and strategic professional serving as a liaison between students and job seekers, employers, community partners, and Ohlone College.
The Ohlone College Tri-cities Career Center (Career Center) is an innovative organization that provides career services to students and community members. The Career Center integrates services and resources provided by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) with higher education career development models and serves high school students, adult education students, community college students, college/university graduates, community job seekers, dislocated workers, under represented populations (disadvantaged adults, veterans, people with disabilities, re-entry, low-income, etc.) and employers. The Career Center also serves as an entrepreneurship and business center. The center provides services and resources to serve small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. The integration between education, workforce, and economic development makes Ohlone College an exciting, innovative, and cutting-edge institution of higher education.
- Ohlone prides itself as a Learning College with the motto of “A World of Cultures United in Learning” and we are looking for staff who embrace diversity in serving students of varied backgrounds and learning styles, highly ethical, trustworthy, credible, loyal and is respectful of diverse views and opinions;
- The college has a firm commitment to environmental sustainability and looks to all employees to support this important goal.
Job Description Summary
This is a 12 month, 100%, Classified Position
This is a 100% On Campus Position
DEFINITION
This is a 100% On Campus Position
DEFINITION
Under the direction of an administrator, provide career advice and assistance to students/job seekers; provide resources for career development; prepare, coordinate and implement workshops for job seekers; provide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) enrollment services; conduct community and campus outreach regarding career counseling services; conduct internal audits of client files.
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Conduct community and campus outreach services regarding career counseling services, grant programs and learning opportunities, including various types of orientations, presentations, and fairs;
Conduct community and campus outreach services regarding career counseling services, grant programs and learning opportunities, including various types of orientations, presentations, and fairs;
- Engage collaboratively with campus and community-based partners, and agencies in career center outreach activities;
- Provide program case management in compliance with grant-funded programs; procedures include but are not limited to: data entry, audit reviews, program design, client interactions, report tracking, budget management, funder trainings, and progress reports;
- Provide career counseling and campus outreach regarding career exploration/pathways and assessments using various settings, including but not limited to: individual appointments, and presentations to groups;
- Provide direct assistance with job-related skills, including interview techniques, résumé critiques, job/internship search assistance, industry trends, and referrals to community and social services;
- Develop, prepare and update curriculum, inclusive of diversity of training techniques and learning styles for job seeker workshops;
- Coordinate and implement internal job search and external community presentations for job seekers;
- Review and assess program eligibility for local, state, and federally-funded programs and provide support using an application, documentation review process, and ongoing client support and resources throughout the process;
- Provide current and relevant professional development trainings based on industry trends using various platforms, including but not limited to: college-wide trainings, funder trainings, partner/affiliate trainings, self-training, and online training;
- Integrate, align and design tailored career planning services based on statewide initiatives for career/degree mapping plans and present information in-person or using social media platforms to all stakeholders;
- Provide support to campus departments/divisions, campus-based initiatives and projects, and community-based partners;
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s students, faculty, staff and community.
- Effectively engage and support historically disproportionately impacted groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
- Provide technical information and assistance regarding assigned functions and assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs;
- Attend and conduct a variety of meetings, conferences, or committees, as assigned;
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF
- Career counseling theories and techniques;
- Career interest assessments and tools;
- Curriculum development for presentations related to the position;
- Labor market and industry trends;
- Appropriate résumé formats and styles;
- Presentation tools and techniques;
- State and Federal workforce programs and State unemployment benefit programs;
- Effective communication skills;
- Cultural sensitivity;
- Operation of a computer and assigned software.
SKILLS TO
- Present career theories and concepts as well as job search techniques;
- Develop curriculum and deliver material;
- Use Microsoft Office and social media platforms;
- Work with diverse populations;
- Write and speak with proper grammar;
- Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
- Plan, organize and meet schedules and deadlines.
ABILITY TO
- Manage client case files;
- Develop curriculum and deliver material effectively;
- Use Microsoft Office, Customer Relationship and Project Management Software and social media platforms with minimal supervision;
- Understand and apply grant requirements;
- Understanding of Career Assessments
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
- Communicate effectively.
Education and Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree required in social science or a related field and three years of increasingly responsible experience in career counseling.
Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and employees, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- A valid California Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Two to three years of experience in counseling, career advising, education and/or industry experience in recruiting, human resources, and/or staffing.
Physical Characteristics
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires physical abilities needed to work in a standard office setting, including but not limited to: standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods; occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and twisting; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling light and moderate amounts of weight; operating office equipment which may require repeated fine motor skills (e.g.: keyboard use); and the ability to communicate in written and verbal forms. The position requires vision and hearing in normal ranges (with or without correction) sufficient to operate any assigned equipment and the ability to clearly communicate with others in written and verbal forms.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
- Work will primarily be in an indoor office environment.
Salary Range
CSEA Salary Schedule Range # 37
Min Salary Range
$56,472 Annually
Mid Salary Range
$62,268 Annually
Max Salary Range
$72,096 Annually
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S175-14
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
03/29/2022
Close Date
04/27/2022
Open Until Filled
Foreign Transcripts
Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.
Benefits Statement
HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS
1. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, EAP and LTD
2. Membership in Public Employees’ Retirement System Candidates hired on or after January 1, 2013 are subject to restrictions imposed by PEPRA)
3. Contribution to O.A.S.D.I. (Social Security)
4. Paid vacation
5. Paid sick leave
6. Paid holidays and district-paid floating personal days
7. Summer 4/10 schedule (Fridays off)
8. Longevity pay step increase based on your years of service
9. IRS Section 125 Flexible Medical Spending Plan
10. 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (employee contributes)
11. 403(b) Tax Shelter Annuity Plan (employee contributes)
Benefits will be prorated for positions less than 100%
1. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, EAP and LTD
2. Membership in Public Employees’ Retirement System Candidates hired on or after January 1, 2013 are subject to restrictions imposed by PEPRA)
3. Contribution to O.A.S.D.I. (Social Security)
4. Paid vacation
5. Paid sick leave
6. Paid holidays and district-paid floating personal days
7. Summer 4/10 schedule (Fridays off)
8. Longevity pay step increase based on your years of service
9. IRS Section 125 Flexible Medical Spending Plan
10. 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (employee contributes)
11. 403(b) Tax Shelter Annuity Plan (employee contributes)
Benefits will be prorated for positions less than 100%
Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986
Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal “Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.”
District Statement
A multi-campus single community college district, Ohlone College is located in the southern portion of the San Francisco Bay in California; serving 12,000 students per year. The District has a main campus in the City of Fremont and a newly constructed campus in the City of Newark. Ohlone College is an ethnically diverse institution that promotes innovation and continuous improvement in departments and divisions. The College is named for the native population living in the area when Mission San Jose was founded. The Fremont campus is located just south of the historical Mission. The Newark Campus is located near Interstate 880 and emphasizes programs in health, environment, and technology.
EEO Statement Summary
The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants.
If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: (510) 659-6088.
If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: (510) 659-6088.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, proof of freedom from tuberculosis and proof of vaccination from COVID-19. In addition, you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal “Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.” Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance. Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District.
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