Career and Employment Advisor
Job Location:
Elkhorn, CA - USA
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Job Summary
- SUMMARY
The Career and Employment Advisor position exists to support student career development career readiness and workforce transition outcomes by providing comprehensive career advising employment coaching career education and employer engagement services to prospective students current students alumni and community members. The position integrates career development practices labor market information career assessment tools and employment strategies to assist individuals in exploring career pathways developing professional skills and achieving educational and employment goals.
The role also supports institutional workforce development initiatives through employer partnerships career programming student engagement activities and cross-functional collaboration designed to strengthen career readiness experiential learning opportunities and employment outcomes across diverse student populations.
This position reports to the Manager Career and Employment Services.
Key Institutional Contributions
Students and community members receive comprehensive career advising employment support and workforce readiness services that promote successful educational transfer and employment outcomes.
Career development programming workshops and engagement activities strengthen student career readiness professional skill development and connection to employment opportunities.
Employer partnerships and workforce relationships support internships recruitment activities experiential learning opportunities and employment pathways aligned with workforce and community needs.
Career services resources assessments labor market information and employment tools are effectively utilized to support informed career decision-making and student engagement.
Cross-functional collaboration with academic departments student services employers and community partners strengthens institutional workforce development initiatives student success efforts and employment outcome strategies.
Career services data employment outcomes and program reporting activities support continuous improvement institutional assessment and evaluation of student employment and workforce outcomes.
- RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative & Operational Execution (30%)
Provide career and employment advising through individual coaching group sessions and career planning support for prospective students current students alumni and community members
Administer and interpret career assessments personality inventories and career exploration tools to support informed educational and employment decision-making
Maintain career services resources employment information labor market tools and career technology platforms to support student engagement and service delivery
Maintain student records employment outcomescase documentation and program information to support reporting assessment and compliance requirements
Client/Customer Service & Communication (30%)
Deliver career readiness workshops presentations and employment programming focused on job search strategies professional skills resumes interviewing and workforce preparation
Build supportive relationships with students employers faculty staff and community partners to strengthen career engagement and employment connections
Serve as a liaison between students and employers to support internships recruitment activities networking opportunities and employment outcomes
Respond to career-related inquiries and provide guidance referrals and employment resources to support student and community member success
Assess student career interests employment readiness and educational goals to recommend appropriate career pathways resources and support strategies
Interpret career assessment results labor market information and workforce trends to support informed advising and employment planning
Analyze employment outcomesparticipation trends and program outcomes to support continuous improvement and service effectiveness
Apply professional judgment to prioritize student needs recommend interventions and address barriers impacting career and employment success
Coordinate career-related events employer engagement activities job fairs workshops and networking opportunities to support student workforce development
Manage outreach communication and implementation activities related to career programming and campus engagement initiatives
Coordinate employer recruitment activities partnership engagement and follow-up communication to support workforce connections and placement opportunities
Support planning tracking and execution of departmental initiatives reporting timelines and career services projects
Participate in cross-functional committees institutional initiatives and collaborative student success efforts across the college
Support continuous improvement activities related to career services programming student engagement and workforce development initiatives
Maintain current professional knowledge related to career advising labor market trends workforce development and student success practices
Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional operations
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE POSITION
Required:
Bachelors degree in Education Business Communication Psychology Human Services or a related field
OR
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in career advising workforce development recruiting employment services or student support services.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in career advising workforce development recruiting employment services higher education or related student/workforce support environments.
Experience working with diverse student and community populations including individuals from varied educational socioeconomic cultural and career backgrounds.
Career Development Facilitator (CDF) certification or other relevant career development coaching or workforce readiness credential preferred with the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.
- SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
DIVISION/LOCATION: Student Affairs/ Career and Employment Services/ Elkhorn
COMP GRADE: H
FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
- Engage in district-wide travel to support students and foster collaboration with Gateway faculty and staff.
- Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background
- Flexibility is needed to accommodate day evening and weekend student & business needs
Not Applicable Activity is not applicable to this occupation Occasionally Occupation required this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently Occupation required this activity from 33% - 66%% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously Occupation required this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day) Physical Demands Frequency Lift/Carry Frequency Sitting Continuously 0 - 10 lbs Occasionally Standing Occasionally 11 - 20 lbs Occasionally Walking Not Applicable 21 - 50 lbs Not Applicable Reaching Overhead Not Applicable 51 - 100 lbs Not Applicable Reaching at or Below Shoulder Level Not Applicable Over 100 lbs Not Applicable Keyboarding Continuously Stooping Not Applicable Push / Pull Yes / No Crouching Not Applicable 12 lbs or less Occasionally Kneeling Not Applicable 13 - 25 lbs Not Applicable Crawling Not Applicable 26 - 40 lbs Not Applicable Climbing Ramps or Stairs Not Applicable 41 - 100 lbs Not Applicable Climbing Ladders Ropes or Scaffolding Not Applicable Over 100 lbs Not Applicable Driving Not Applicable Traveling - overnight stay(s) Occasionally Hearing Requirement Yes / No Communicating Verbally Continuously One-on-one (in person) Yes Far Visual Acuity: clarity to see 20 or more Not Applicable Group or conference (in person) Yes Near Visual Acuity: clarity to see 20 or less Continuously Telephone Yes Other Sounds Yes Working Conditions Frequency Noise Intensity Level Frequency Humidity: non-weather related Not Applicable Quiet Occasionally Extreme Cold: non-weather related Not Applicable Moderate Frequently Extreme Hot: non-weather related Not Applicable Loud Occasionally Working Outdoors Not Applicable Very Loud Not Applicable Wetness: contact with water or other liquids Not Applicable Working Conditions Frequency Working Conditions Frequency Working in Close Proximity to Others Frequently Working interruptions Frequently Open Work Space Occasionally Stressful situations Occasionally Working in a confined space Continuously Exposure to offensive odors Not Applicable Exposure to a computer screen Continuously Required uniform supplied by department Not Applicable Gateway will not discriminate against any employee applicant for employment student or applicant for admission based on race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation creed religion political affiliation marital status parental status pregnancy disability age membership in any reserve component of the armed forces union affiliation arrest and conviction record or any other protected category under applicable local state or federal law.
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