Program Specialist 3Salary: $56,880 - $76,608**Classification: Program Specialist 3Reports To: Associate Dean of Retention Under general supervision of the department administrator, the Career Services Specialist will provide career and employment-planning services to enrolled and former students, support faculty upon request for career development information, and promote employers' job listing and internship services for students and graduates, and provide career center programming and support.
Goal: The goal of this position is to engage and actively connect with students from admission to employment to provide services to increase students' employability upon completion of their Professional-Technical degree or certificate.Essential Functions
Provide career and employment-planning services that assist students with job search, resume preparation, interviewing skills and techniques, letter writing, job application forms, personal appearance and preparation, skills-based employment portfolios, labor market information.
Support Associate Dean in achieving Career Center goals and initiatives aimed to provide students with wholistic career development and career readiness from entry to graduation; support development of Guided Pathways best practices aimed to have all student engage in career assessment and career readiness upon graduation.
Incorporate Guided Pathways program outcomes into students' employment plan and skill development; administer career interest inventories and/or assessments; refer students to programs/faculty that match career interests and skill level.
Partner with Career Center Program Coordinator to conduct new student employment hiring orientations and assist with on- and off-campus referrals to employment and internships; assist students with Career Center registration process and paperwork.
Provide support to faculty for their classes and students by conducing information sessions about career services, job search and career development presentations; conduct mock interview sessions; and provide critiques of student resumes.
Coordinate services with other areas such as Advising and Counseling, Workforce Development & Transitional Studies, Welcome Center, and other Instructional or Student Services programs.
Assist employers with online job board and in promoting their job and internship opportunities by scheduling, publicizing, coordinating interview process; recruit additional employers for career events; publicize employers' jobs to classes.
Assist with planning and organizing activities, career fairs and workshops.
Under the direction of the Associate Dean, support retention strategies and career development programming that align with Guided Pathways and other instructional or campus initiatives.
Other Duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Two years experience providing direct career and employment-planning service.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education, social/human services or related field.
Knowledge of Professional-Technical programs.
Knowledge of Student Employment, Federal Work Study, State Work Study; related guidelines and timelines.
Knowledge of Financial Aid application process, guidelines, and timelines.
Knowledge of community college students and challenges faced by non-traditional students.
Experience with Career Assessment and Career Readiness Strategies.
Successful applicant will be able to:
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate written, oral, and technological communication skills.
Develop and maintain working relations within the campus and business community.
Collaborate with faulty, administrators, and staff to provide effective career and employment-planning services.
Commitment to supporting diverse and unique needs of others.
Additional Information
.Terms of Employment
This is a full-time classified position scheduled to work 40 hours a week, with a salary range of $56,880 - $76,608 All classified positions will start their salary at Step A, when you have completed six months of probation, you will receive a 5 percent pay increase. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Washington Public Employees Associate (WPEA) Union. Classified positions qualify for the following benefits: Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Department of Retirement Systems Plan 2 or Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, Aflac, 11 paid holidays, leave - vacation/sick/personal holiday/personal leave, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.
Conditions of Employment Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327. Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement). All applicants are required to submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee. How To Apply To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials: Olympic College Online Application Resume Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position. Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate. EEO Statement Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and accommodation policies: HRticket@olympic.edu. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
