<p>Career Services Specialist - Part-Time, Temporary</p> <p>Department: Career Center</p> <p>Location: Westshore Campus</p> <p>Reports To: Director, Student Learning and Development</p> <p>Recruitment Type: External/Internal</p> <p>Requisition ID: req5753</p> <p>Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff</p> <p>Union Position: Non-Union</p> <p>Work Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, in-person, at Westshore Campus. The supervisor will work with the candidate of choice to determine a consistent weekly schedule distributing the 20 hours per week across 3 days within the 8:30 am -5 pm timeframe.</p> <p>Number of Openings: 1</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>SUMMARY STATEMENT</p> <p>Provides individual and group career development services to a diverse client group, with a focus on serving first-year students (having 30 credit hours or less.) Provides effective career development and assistance to diverse clientele, coordinates the co-op and internship program, and provides proactive employer and campus relations.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</p> <ul> <li> <p>May assist students and alumni with career and job readiness by conducting mock interviews, resume critiques, and provides job search and networking techniques</p> </li><li> <p>Develops content and conducts workshops and class informational sessions on a variety of topics to include career exploration, resume writing, interviewing, internships/job search strategies, networking tactics and ethics in the workplace</p> </li><li> <p>Designs and delivers comprehensive career development services leveraging the College's educational support systems and provides linkages to the post-secondary and College credentials, academic and technical training programs, academic counseling, workforce preparation, and adult literacy competency</p> </li><li> <p>Provides individual coaching to students to create customized, long-term career development plans, develop key competencies necessary to make informed decisions, and take the necessary steps to achieve their career goals</p> </li><li> <p>Partners with the Career Placement Specialists and faculty to identify potential employers that may provide co-op, internship, and part-time employment opportunities for students</p> </li><li> <p>Supports student success and engagement efforts at the campus by involvement in enrollment activities, retention initiatives, and other campus events and co-sponsorship opportunities with campus divisions and counterparts</p> </li><li> <p>Builds and maintains effective relationships with faculty, and, upon their request, facilitates a Career Center overview of services and resources to academic program classes as a marketing and communications vehicle</p> </li><li> <p>Represents Tri-C Career Center to a wide variety of community organizations, professional associations, government agencies, non-profit entities, and partners in higher education that provides a professional presence supporting the College's marketing brand</p> </li><li> <p>Gathers and reports data for the Career Center regarding coaching appointments, classroom presentations, workshops and co-op/internships and placements</p> </li><li> <p>Performs other duties as assigned</p> </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree in a related field</p> </li><li> <p>Significant related experience may substitute for education</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of one years of demonstrated experience in a diverse and progressively accountable role related to K-12 education, higher education, talent acquisition, staffing/placement, employee development, career coaching/consulting, and/or fields related to career development services</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations</p> </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES</p> <ul> <li> <p>Possess working knowledge of career services concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to proficiently use a variety of internet tools and social networking sites as an employment sourcing tool</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing work environment requiring flexibility, sense of urgency</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated unwavering commitment to teamwork, diversity and inclusion</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to analyze data, recognize trends, develop recommendations and present findings in a clear and understandable manner</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to be creative and exercise initiative</p> </li><li> <p>Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>Possess strong organizational and time-management skills</p> </li><li> <p>Works accurately with great attention to detail</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to adjust to changing priorities and respond appropriately to deadlines</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated intermediate project management skills</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to collaborate, persuade and gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality</p> </li><li> <p>Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population</p> </li></ul> <p>COMPETENCIES</p> <p>CRITICAL COMPETENCIES</p> <ul> <li> <p>Communication</p> </li><li> <p>Collaboration</p> </li><li> <p>Quality of Work</p> </li></ul> <p>VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES</p> <ul> <li> <p>Service Focus</p> </li><li> <p>Adaptability</p> </li></ul> <p>IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES</p> <ul> <li> <p>Time Utilization</p> </li><li> <p>Continuous Improvement</p> </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS</p> <p>(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)</p> <ul> <li> <p>The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;</p> </li><li> <p>The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;</p> </li><li> <p>Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type.However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;</p> </li><li> <p>Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite</p> </li></ul> <p>Special Note: This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 10, with a Minimum Hiring Rate of: $24.00/ hour.</p> <p>Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.</p> <p>Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.</p>