Career Services Coordinator

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Job Title:  

Coordinator - Career Services

Agency:

Gwinnett Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003565

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

54,080/YR

Job Description:

Employment Terms: This is a full time, benefited position FLSA Exempt in the Student Affairs Division that reports to the Director of Career Services.

Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 11213): Bachelor’s degree in a related field *and* Two (2) years related work experience

Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Specific experience in employment services; career/job development; experience instructing and/or counseling diverse population. Work experience in a related field at the postsecondary level. Excellent human relation skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administrators, employers. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Competence in program planning, marketing, organizing and training. Ability to use electronic word processing, spreadsheets, Internet search engines and specialized Career Services Management software. Ability to interact with employers and serve as liaison for the College regarding student employment and workforce preparedness issues.

Job Description Summary:
The Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of the career and employment activities, performs other institutional assignments delegated by the Director of Career Services, and represents the College on regular or assigned duties. The duties include but are not limited to the following: administration, operation and supervision of the program for development of off-campus employment opportunities (part-time and full-time) for students and alumni. The Coordinator also collects and documents employment data; develops outreach and educational programming for the Career Services Center; provides a college-wide student employment referral system; and provides access to career resources, workshops, and group or individual assistance to aid students in becoming more employable.  This person will be responsible for assisting our Computer Science and Public and Professional programs

Duties/Retirement

Percentage of Time

• Plans and develops career and employment activities, guidelines, operating policy and procedures. Provides career and employment resources to faculty as needed. Develops a marketing plan to advertise the services to all. Plans workshops for classes and groups on topics related to job-searching skills. Assists in the planning and organizing of the annual college-wide career fair activities. Plans and develops advertising campaign strategies with Marketing Department for annual job fair and other on-campus recruitment activities using all media communications. Arranges and schedules for on-campus employment recruitment by employers. (15%)
• Meets with students, faculty, area employers and college personnel as necessary to promote career and employment services. Assesses and compares other comparable employment programs and implement operational changes as needed. Researches, updates and networks to keep abreast of employment trends and occupational outlook and maintain Labor market data. Works toward incorporating career center services and resources in all departments’ college wide. Identifies educational program needs as they relate to job search, job-searching skills, and work with faculty to assist in using resources in classes. Utilizes campus communication systems to advertise employment opportunities and other employment activities to students and faculty. (15%)
• Develops a good working relationship with area employers to develop jobs. Actively recruits and screens eligible students in need of employment services and coordinate all campus recruitment. Disseminates employment policies and procedures and designs all program materials and educational programs for job related skill development. Provides career preparation services to student and alumni face-to-face and online during established hours. Collects and analyzes information on employment trends. Collects and reports employment data. Acts as a resource person for instructors, students and the community as requested concerning employment issues and aids departments in employment of students and graduates. Coordinates the activities of Business and Industry professionals on the planning, development, operation and review of the career and employment services. (15%)
• Provides oral or written reports as requested by college administrators. Attends departmental meetings and other relevant meetings on campus. (5%)
• Works with the Registrar Office to obtain survey information to assist unemployed graduates. Maintains accurate records on students/alumni placed based on the availability of employment. Provides data regarding employment of our students to faculty and administrators. (5%)
• Provides counseling for students interested in career and employment. Provides job-searching skills instruction/resources or workshops as needed. Provides student access to on-campus recruitment, job fairs and company tours when applicable. (25%)
• Maintains relationships with business and industry and make employer calls. Accepts speaking engagements to civic clubs, conferences, workshops or other agencies as requested. Disseminates college employment resources on campus and share with community agencies when requested on a limited basis. (10%)
• Maintains communications between employers, students, faculty and other college personnel. Serves on College Committees as requested. (5%)
• Professional Development (5%)
• Education (academic)
• Attends in-state and out-of-state conferences for employment as resources permit. Stays abreast of student employment issues and changing workforce development. Joins and attends professional groups that relate to student employment.
• Technical
• Updates skills as needed. Promotes cross-training between GTC personnel and student employment staff. Utilizes Human Resources Professionals to keep abreast of trends and issues. Seeks ways to improve employment practices and procedures.

Physical Demands: 

 Frequency 

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly 

• Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. (C)
• Requires having a P-Card. (N)
• Driving is a responsibility of this position. (C)
• This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.  (N)
• This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).  (N)
• This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. (C)
• This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. (Y)
• This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Noisy environments. (N)
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.  (N)
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. (C)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and Human Resources may begin scheduling interviews as applications are received. This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been selected and hired. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the interview process may begin before all applications are reviewed. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview.

As set forth in its student catalog, Gwinnett Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree *and* Two (2) years related work experience - -Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.