Career Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Hawaii

Title                                                    Instructor, CC (Career Counselor)
Position Number:                              83030
Hiring Unit:                                        Hawai'i  Community College
Location:                                            Hilo
Date Posted:                                      April 11, 2024
Closing Date:                                     May 3, 2024
Salary Information:                            C2C11, Minimum $5,743.00 per month
Monthly Type:                                    11 Month
Tenure Track:                                     Tenure
Full Time/Part Time:                          Full Time
Temporary/Permanent:                     Permanent

Other Conditions:

General funds, to begin approximately August 2024, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. Assignments may include evening and weekend work; and travel between Hilo, West Hawai'i , and other off-site locations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide career exploration and comprehensive career services for students.
2. Conduct career assessment inventories and interpret results with students.
3. Manage online career development and software programs, i.e Handshake, SECE, Focus2.
4. Coordinate on-campus employment services.
5. Collaborate with faculty and employers to establish/support internship opportunities.
6. Serve as a resource to faculty and staff in the areas of career-related curriculum development and career/life planning.
7. Offer pre- and post-graduate employment services, which include job readiness workshops.
8. Team with counselors to provide outreach, recruitment, orientation, registration, and enrollment services. This may include educational, career, transfer, transition, and life planning counseling.
9. Provide general financial aid information.
10. Manage student data and prepare reports as needed.
11. Participate in program, department, college and community service as appropriate.
12. Participate in professional and self-development activities as well as faculty and administrative committees.
13. New or changing responsibilities reflective of program needs may be required.
14. Other duties as assigned.

1. Master's Degree in Counseling and Guidance, College Student Personnel Services, Human Resources (to include both CTAHR and Personnel), Communications or related field;
2. OR Bachelor's Degree in Counseling and Guidance, College Student Personnel Services, Human Resources (to include both CTAHR and Personnel), Communications in any of the above fields or related field plus three (3) years related work experience.

1. Knowledge of community college, philosophy, mission and purpose. 
2. Experience with community college Career & Technical Education programs and student services. 
3. Knowledge of job market information and trends and employment resources within and beyond the County and State of Hawai'i . 
4. Experience in workforce and job development and placement. 
5. Grant writing experience. 
6. Knowledge of EEO/AA/ADA employment policies. 
7. Demonstrated commitment and/or experience promoting equity and a diverse workforce/academic environment.
8. Demonstrated commitment and/or experience supporting the success of students.

1. A Copy of your academic transcript(s) appropriate to the position are required to be attached in order to verify all courses completed and/or degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted). Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA will be required before date of hire. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant;
2. Statement outlining how you meet minimum (and desirable, if applicable) qualification; 
3. Names and contact information of three (3) references familiar with your job performance; 
4. Resume. 

 
Hawai'i  CC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, or disability or other protected classes in its programs and activities. For Inquires or complaints concerning our non-discrimination policies, please contact: Human Resources Manager, EEO/AA Coordinator (808-934-2527, Hawai'i  CC Bldg. 397-Room 4); Disabilities Counselor (808-934-2725, Hawai'i  CC Bldg. 388-Room 106); Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Section 504 Coordinator (808-934-2509, Hawai'i  CC Bldg. 379A-Room 4); or Title IX Coordinator (808-934-2765, Hawai'i  CC Bldg. 383-Room 119).

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.  For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/
 
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
 
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
 
Accommodation Request:  The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/