Career Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Salary Range: Grade PT-10: $24.52/hour

Job Type:

Job Number: CL22-00194

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Division: Counseling Division

Closing: 2/4/2022 5:00 PM Pacific

Job Description

CLASS SUMMARY
Under general supervision - Assess, advice and direct students to job resources or appropriate programs; performs related duties as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Assist students with resume and cover letters, completing applications and interviewing skills. Refer students to occupational and training information, campus services, and occupational resources. Create and/or present career center workshops, market services to classes and participate in job fairs. Phones or makes on-site contact with present or potential employers to develop jobs and/or to visit workers at their job sites; reviews job orders; reviews continuing education and/or training programs; counsel students on job search qualifications and techniques; meets with counselors and instructors to coordinate placement efforts; directs students to appropriate job openings or programs; conducts group orientation programs for students; screens non-profit organizations' requests for CETA jobs; directs students to counselors; prepares regular and special reports.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
This class reports to designated administrator or supervisor.

Job Qualifications

Training and ExperienceAny combination of training and/or experience equivalent to an A.A. degree with course work in social sciences, business, and/or counseling, and one year's experience in employment interviewing and placement or a related field. Knowledge and AbilitiesGood Knowledge of: employment market in the area; various alternative programs (e.g., work-study, trainee, apprenticeship available); qualification for those programs; interview techniques which need to be taught to students; legal criteria for assessing job opportunities. Knowledge of: basic counseling techniques; business economics; problems of the students seeking employment. Ability to: communicate effectively with students, faculty and employers; follow-up on leads on own initiative; match student capabilities with placement opportunities and direct students to most appropriate placement; determine exact requirements and demands of specific placement opportunities. License: valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
EEO STATEMENTThe Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
SELECTION CRITERIAApplication Screening In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:

• Education experience (breadth and depth)
• Work experience (breadth and depth)
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Bilingual ability (if needed)
• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse socio-economic communities
• Professional growth activities
• Specialized skills training
• Leadership skills
• Written and/or oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem Solving

Based upon the information presented on the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview. Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed. Interview Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and be notified of such before the interview date. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

• Oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem-solving skills

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Recruitment in the Human Resources Office for assistance. Application ProceduresAll applicants are required to submit a completed Rancho Santiago Community College District online application by the position's closing date. Human Resources will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.
A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:

• RSCCD Online Application
• Resume - details all relevant education, training, and other work experience

Conditions of Employment Selected candidate(s) is required to complete the following prior to employment as part of the onboarding process:

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States (by in-person appointment in Human Resources)
• Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam
• Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense and clearance must be received prior to first day of employment)
• Provide a valid COVID-19 Vaccination Card

To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/3369030/career-technician-pt

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