About this role
DEFINITION: Under general direction, coordinates overall operations of career center programs; advises students and parents on career/college and other post-secondary options; provides career planning resources and services. Work Length (hrs per day): 8 hours Days Worked (work year calendar): 217 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
• Develops, updates and maintains resources in the career center through researching, identifying and purchasing written, audio, video and computer career/college materials
• Advises students and parents regarding career, vocational and college options
• Researches, catalogs and disseminates materials relating to careers, vocational schools, colleges, military opportunities, financial aid, scholarships, testing, etc
• Assists students in using the career center
• Provides current Regional Occupational Program information and courses
• Serves as a resource person/assistant to teachers, counselors, administrators, community, parents and students in class activities
• Develops, prepares and presents college and career units with faculty members for classes
• Communicates the goals of the career center
• Supervises student aides and volunteers
• Maintains student files and records, prepares bulletins and announcements
• Assists students in completing forms, to include college applications and college essays
• Administers, scores and interprets vocational interest and aptitude tests
• Coordinates, administers/supervises and interprets specialized testing (PSAT, ASVAB, Advanced Placement, SAT I and SAT II, ACT, etc.)
• Distributes information and advises students regarding trade/technical schools, college financial aid applications, tests, and other college related information
• Teaches students job-seeking skills, including resume writing and how to complete job applications
• Organizes field trips and accompanies students attending off-campus events, such as career and college workshops/conferences, and college and vocational school tours
• Serves as the primary liaison with colleges and universities, Regional Occupational Programs (ROP), military and vocational schools
• Prepares, designs and creates forms and informational materials to educate students on college admissions and/or the job search process
• Educates parents and students about the college admissions process, including academic preparation throughout the high school years
• Conducts informational programs for student groups
• Maintains career center budget
• Organizes, directs and produces year-end awards ceremonies
• Conducts career/college and financial aid workshops/presentations for parents and students at parent conferences, Back to School Night, Grade Level Meetings, Open House, etc
• Attends workshops and conferences to obtain the most current information to assist students and parents with post-high school planning
• Writes letters of recommendation for students to enhance their opportunities for college admissions and scholarships
• Assists students with sophisticated computer software for career, college and scholarship search, plus computerized college applications and Internet services
• Operates a computer and related software
• Serves on community and professional committees that enhance the post high school options for students, such as East Bay College Fair Committee Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, Cash for College Committee, etc.
• Performs related duties as assigned
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience: A combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree from a college or university and course work in career/college planning or a related field. Bachelor's Degree required (please attach transcripts to application) Knowledge of:
• Tests and measurement procedures
• Record keeping
• Career opportunities and requirements
• Existing educational programs
• College admission forms, applications and financial aid resource/requirements
Skill in:
• Maintaining student records and files
• Researching career related opportunities and disseminating information
• Operating a computer and related software
• Communicating clearly and concisely orally and in writing
• Providing guidance to students, parents, and other individuals
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Operating audio-visual equipment
Ability to:
• Work independently
• Shift work hours to attend evening/weekend meeting and/or to do presentations
Licenses and Certificates:
• A valid California driver's license
Working Conditions: Office Environment, driving a vehicle to conduct work. With or without accommodation, the ability to see and hear to conduct work, and speaking to exchange information. Sitting for extended periods of time; reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally, or bending at waist to retrieve and store files. Reading, writing, and operating computer keyboard.
DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Bd. Approved – 6/26/07 Local One/CST (Range 534)