DEFINITION:

To perform a variety of duties involved in providing information and assistance to students regarding career exploration and decision-making, including information about academic program requirements, admissions requirements and related matters; and to assist students in program selection and career preparation.

*This is a time limited, grant funded position*

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives direct supervision from the Director, Academic Advising.  May receive general supervision from the Career Development Coordinator.
• May exercise functional and technical supervision for technical/clerical staff.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Provide career counseling for students who are undecided on their programs of study and assist them in setting academic and career goals.
• Administer career assessments and provide career exploration information to help students make career choices and prepare for their specific career.
• Counsel students referred for major change assistance and submit the Program Change Form.
• Regularly review and evaluate career and skill assessments and other career exploration tools to develop the most useful and comprehensive approach to assisting students in career decision making.
• Provide information and assistance to continuing and prospective students regarding the policies and procedures of the college, including admissions, academic and graduation requirements; assist students in interpreting college policies and procedures.
• Provide students with general course requirements; refer students to appropriate staff for specific program information.
• Assist students in college enrollment to ensure compatibility with career goals.
• Refer students to resource materials to obtain information about 4-year colleges and universities that are consistent with career goals.
• Develop, plan, execute and evaluate career exploration activities and workshops, and programs for students.
• Assist Career Development Coordinator with job placement advising and employer partnership events including career fairs and other events in collaboration with college faculty.
• Present on career development topics to classes or student groups.
• Build partnerships with faculty through presentations and resource sharing.
• Work with Career Development Coordinator to develop and implement marketing plans and materials including the use of social media to promote Career Development events, programs, and services.  Market events through direct outreach to students and faculty, as well as other collaborating departments and offices.
• Maintain current knowledge of employment trends and business expansions in local industries.
• Work with Career Development Coordinator to revise and update resources for students including brochures, website, and tutorials.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Academic Advising Center, including providing career development training and resources to Academic Advisors so career counseling and development is integrated into academic advising sessions; assist with support coverage, as needed, by greeting and checking-in students, and assist with new student orientation, registration and other special events.
• Assist with implementation of CFCC’s annual job fair for placement of students in careers/employment.

Other Important Functions:

• Participate in the outreach activities of the college by making presentations to the community including high schools.
• Assist with student registration as assigned.

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Basic operations, services and activities of career development and job placement.
• Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to career decision making.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and safety regulations.
• College policies and procedures regarding admission standards and educational program requirements.
• Transfer requirements and procedures of regional four-year educational institutions.
• Principles and procedures of educational and career advising.
• Business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability To:

• Present to student and faculty groups.
• Actively engage in team building and collaboration within the Academic Advising Center and throughout the college.
• Advise students regarding program selection and course work needed.
• Establish a rapport with students and create an atmosphere conducive to counseling.
• Interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the college.
• Refer students to appropriate college staff for additional counseling, program advising, testing and related matters.
• Evaluate test scores and previous education and training.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously 
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Minimum Experience:

• Two years of responsible student counseling or advising experience in an educational setting.

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• Master’s Degree with major course work in guidance, counseling, or adult education and two years’ experience in career counseling or instruction to students related to career planning, ideally in a college or university setting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
   
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required. 

• Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master’s degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.