Barstow Community College
Job Location : Barstow,CA, USA
Posted on : 2024-12-19T08:27:33Z
Job Description :
Salary: $4,986.80 - $6,437.60 MonthlyLocation : BARSTOW, CAJob Type: FULL TIMEJob Number: 00377Department: ACADEMIC AFFAIRSDivision: WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTOpening Date: 11/04/2024Closing Date: 1/13/2025 5:00 PM PacificFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: CLBarstow Community College is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution with 58% of our students identifying themselves as LatinX (44%) or African American/Black (14%).Tucked away in the Mojave Desert, BCC offers the tools to improve the lives of our students, their families, and our community. We are seeking individuals to join our team that are fully committed to transformational, culturally responsive education in a collegial and collaborative student-centered environment.We are looking for applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits that diversity brings to a professional educational community and who are committed to our mission of enhancing our community through supporting the academic success of all our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are dedicated to closing equity gaps. If this sounds like you, you belong here! Under the supervision of an appropriate supervisor, the Career Ready Coordinator is responsible for maintaining an effective job placement program ensuring students possess the necessary skills to secure a job; promotes opportunities for students to engage with employers and other professionals in their field of study; and increases job placement rates including those of under-represented populations to help meet local community and regional workforce needs. •Conducts presentations, lectures, workshops, and interview panels on various career ready skills including launching a job search, application preparation, resume and cover letterwriting, job readiness skills, workforce behavior, interview techniques, professionalism, job retention, job market trends, and internships.•Assists qualified students/alumni in identifying positions in their field of interest; assists in development of resumes, cover letters and applications; advises students on employability skills; works with students to gain relevant skills; helps students explore alternative employment options.•Interviews students to determine work history and qualifications; screens and refers students to job openings; matches student abilities and experiences with employer requirements andrefers qualified students for interviews.•Collaborates with Students Services Basic Needs Program to provide career clothing for students in preparation for job interviews.•Assists with the establishment of work-based learning opportunities including internships; and facilitates job shadowing and job placements.•Maintains currency with industry hiring and training trends; maintain contacts with regional community colleges, network with regional/professional/community organizations involved in job placement/training activities; work collaboratively with regional employer engagement manager.•Collaborates with other departments to coordinate, participate in, and host/sponsor events (i.e., job fairs, employer panels) where students can meet and interact with employers and other industry professionals.•Facilitate faculty/industry career panels that show students the pathways from college to career.•Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community organizations and employers; communicates with employers to receive job orders, solicit job openings, update job listings, and provide information concerning District placement policies and procedures. Posts employment opportunities.•Develops marketing and promotional materials to advertise job placement services andactivities on and off campus; makes presentations to various classes to recruit new clients.•Establishes and maintains close working relationships with agencies including theDepartment of Rehabilitation, Employment Development Department (EDD), Departmentof Public Social Services (DPSS), and staffing agencies to assist students in finding employment opportunities and in meeting applicable program guidelines.•Coordinates, attends, and assists with industry advisory meetings.•Collects and track job placement data; compiles data and prepares reports and correspondence regarding job development and placement efforts, employability outcomes, assessments, and certifications; report outcomes to Inland Empire/Desert Regional Consortium according to Strong Workforce metrics for job developers.•Serves on committees as assigned•Oversee student workers as required.•Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Knowledge of:•Career and occupational opportunities in the community and educational opportunities at the community college.•Principles, practices and procedures of job placement and qualification appraisal.•Principles and techniques of interviewing and advisement.•Employment resources and opportunities in the community.•Federal and state funded work programs.•Career and employment trends.•Employment legislation and other applicable laws.•Effective oral and written communication skills.•Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.•Modem office practices, procedures and equipment.•Record-keeping techniques.•Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.•Telephone techniques and etiquette.•Basic local labor market trends.•Operation of a personal computer and data entry techniques.•Demographics of the community and community educational needs.•Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.Ability to:•Plan, organize and participate in job placement services on a community college campus.•Conduct interviews and determine job needs and qualifications.•Conduct fair and impartial personnel practices according to legal requirements.•Attend and conduct informational meetings and workshops related to student employment.•Represent the District to business and industry•Operate a personal computer to enter data, verify and maintain records, and generate reports.•Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.•Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.•Communicate clearly and effectively.•Meet schedules and timelines.•Work confidentially with discretion.Physical Abilities: Normal Office Environment:•The employee is regularly required to sit at a workstation for extended periods of time and to stand upright and forward flexing, for intermittent periods of time, and interact with students frequently.•Requires near visual acuity to read written materials and computer screens.•Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability for personal and telephone conversations.•Requires sufficient hand-eye and finger dexterity to write, use a keyboard, mouse, or other pointing devices.•Requires the ability to reach (from low, level, and overhead) to file, access files, and move supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds. Minimum Qualifications Any combination equivalent to an associate degree in business administration, human resources, social science, or related field and a minimum of two (2) years job-related experience. Licenses and Certificates: Requires a valid driver's license. This job/class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job. A full-time, 12-month, classified position. Indexed to placement on the classified salary schedule at range 21. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Barstow Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, Vietnam-era veteran status.The District provides a comprehensive health and welfare package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and income protection. Current employer contribution not to exceed $20,500 per year. Employee will receive 8 hours of sick leave and vacation per month, plus 17 paid holidays per year. Position is within the CSEA Bargaining Unit and subject to Association dues. Classified staff serve a probationary period of six months. Please refer to the website: for more benefits information.
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