Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Everett Community College is hiring a Career & Employment Specialist for DOL Grant Students

Everett Community College has an immediate opening for a part time, or could be full time, Career & Employment Specialist for Department of Labor Grant Students.

 

Closing date: until filled

Approximate end date of the position: 9/15/2015

 

Essential Functions:

Direct Services to Students

The Career and Employment Specialist will be responsible for providing guidance and support to grant students that helps them with career planning and attainment of internships and/or jobs.  This includes:

         Promote awareness of IT career pathway planning.

         In concert with the grant director and other grant staff at Bellevue College, identify and promote a strategic student job placement plan.

         Offer oncampus office hours for individual student checkins and regular meetings with groups of students and/or employers.

         Provide a full suite of career development services: career development planning, identification of prospective employers, resume and cover letter development, and creation of a social media presence that attracts employers.

         In concert with the Bellevue College grant Career Advisors, work with employers to develop internship and job opportunities for students/graduates.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 Bachelor's degree

Experience providing career services, especially internship and job search assistance, to college students or adult populations.

Experience in higher education, counseling, or transitional services for adults

Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Proficiency with web communication tools and Microsoft Office Suite

 

 

Specific Position Requirements:

Ability to travel in Washington, possibly overnight, infrequently

Ability to travel to out-of-state consortium meetings, infrequently

Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for reimbursable local travel

Willingness to work some evenings  and early mornings

 

To view the full job description go to www.everettcc.edu

 

REQUIRED INFORMATION:

How to Apply

Individuals interested in this position are encouraged to complete and submit the following:

  • Send message to jill.thornton@bellevuecollege.edu  
  • Complete the supplemental questionnaire
  • Attach a resume
  • Attach a letter of interest addressing how you meet or exceed the minimum and desired qualifications

 Posted by DJWB