Job Details

This ad is expired.

Transfer And Career Centers Specialist
Go to our website »

Position Number: 1354152
Location: Palm Desert, CA
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Transfer And Career Centers Specialist

Job Type: Staff
Department: Career & Workforce Solutions Center

Basic Function:
BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Dean, Counseling Services, perform duties necessary to assist students in using the Transfer and Career Centers effectively and efficiently.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Bargaining Unit Position, Range 8
This position is 40 hours a week/12 months a year.
The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About College of the Desert
College of the Desert is located in Palm Desert, California, the geographic center of the beautiful Coachella Valley. Nestled among the backdrop of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains in eastern Riverside County, the Coachella Valley is a resort community that offers over 100 golf courses and a wide array of outdoor activities such as tennis, hiking, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, polo, bicycling, rock climbing, and swimming.

Founded in 1958, this two-year public college serves over 400,000 residents of eight local cities and the students of the Palm Springs, Desert Sands and Coachella Valley school districts. College of the Desert offers certificates and two-year Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees.

The College served over 15,700 students in the 2016-2017 academic year. COD is a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), with almost 70% of the student body identifying as Hispanic. The Coachella Valley community recently passed a $577 million bond measure, allowing for College of the Desert to improve its current facilities and expand its campus locations. These improvements and expansion will assist with College of the Desert's goals of providing an education to students inside and outside of the Coachella Valley.

Representative Duties:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Orient students to the Transfer and Career Centers and provide information on available resources.
Provide direct assistance to students in utilizing the various resources available in the Transfer and Career Centers including automated systems.
Advise students on the best resource for their particular search.
Catalog, process and prepare for use a variety of transfer and career materials.
Answer questions from staff, students and the public regarding the Transfer and Career Centers.
Prepare and disseminate information regarding the Transfer and Career Centers; advertise career workshops.
Make appointments for the Transfer and Career Counselors; assist Transfer and Career Counselors with workshop materials; assist in administering diagnostic materials.
Perform clerical and public contact work in support of the Transfer and Career Centers. Operate a variety of office machines including a computer and related software, copier, typewriter, and calculator.
Receive and keep records of any monies collected for Transfer and Career Centers events.
Maintain a variety of records and prepare reports indicated Centers usage and other data; input and maintain student files.
Research and compile data and prepare special reports as requested.
Assist in orientations to students, high school groups, community organizations and the general public.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by two years of office clerical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of:
KNOWLEDGE OF: Modern office practices, procedures and equipment including a computer and applicable software including word processing, spreadsheets and email; record-keeping techniques; operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques; oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability to:
ABILITY TO: Perform clerical and public contact work in support of the Transfer and Career Centers; operate office machines including a computer and applicable software including word processing, spreadsheets and email; communicate effectively both orally and in writing to exchange information in person and on the telephone; maintain records and prepare reports; understand and work within established policies, guidelines and regulations; communicate information to staff, students and public; prioritize and schedule work; meet schedules and timelines; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; maintain confidentiality of student information; work confidentially with discretion; sit or stand for extended periods of time; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch.

Physical Demands:
Working Conditions: WORKING CONDITIONS: Office environment. Constant interruptions.
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Weekly Working Hours: 40
Work Schedule & Hours: Monday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Salary Schedule Range: Classified Salary Schedule Range 8
Specific Departmental Needs:

Posting Number: 18-577
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date:
Position End Date (if temporary):
Interview Date: 01/22/2019
Posting Open Date: 12/12/2018
Posting Close Date: 1/6/2019
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:
Applications missing any of the required documents listed will not be considered. The following documents are required at the time of application:

Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer.
Cover Letter: Address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
List of References: Professional References must include at least two supervisors and two colleagues. Please include name, title, relationship and current phone numbers. Letters of reference and personal references will not be accepted in lieu of the required professional references.
Unofficial Transcripts (if applicable): Must be from an accredited institution, show name of institution, degree awarded, discipline, and date awarded. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of the required transcripts.

INTERVIEWS:
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
Finalist interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, January 25, 2019.

To apply, visit https://cod.peopleadmin.com/postings/3189