South Seattle College - embedded career specialist (5)

 

Seattle Community Colleges

Human Resources

POSITION TITLE: Embedded Career Specialist

POSITIONS: 5 Part-Time Positions (16 hours/week)

LOCATION: South Seattle College WorkSource – Career Services; Main & Georgetown Campuses

OPEN UNTIL FILLED: X

HOURLY: $20

SUMMARY

The WorkSource Career Services at South Seattle College connects professional-technical and academic programs on campus with employment services to meet workforce needs. The department serves as a one-stop hub to provide internships and job placement assistance in order to develop and maintain workforce development relationships with select industry partners. The Embedded Career Specialist (ECS) is responsible for building and managing faculty relationships for specific professional-technical programs in order to assess and adjust services to meet the changing demands across a variety of industries. The ECS assists South students in achieving employment upon completion of their studies.

South's Embedded Career Services model is unique in that it is embedded into the curriculum of the various professional-technical programs and most services such as workshops, site visits, hiring events, etc. take place during class times with prior instructor approval and collaboration. Thus, the ECS is in classrooms and out of the office the majority of the time. This model allows the ECS to connect with faculty to become content experts while working with students and industry employers from start to finish.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 Meet with students 1:1 and in classroom setting to co-create career goals and facilitate career pathways that meet students' professional goals.

 

 Provide information and advising to students regarding internships and prior work experience, as well as corresponding registration deadlines and funding policies.

 

 Raise students' awareness of resources and assist students in navigating resources on and off campus including funding sources offered through community based organizations (CBOs) in the WorkSource office and in the Worker Retraining office.

 

 

 Build relationships with faculty to create and manage industry specific employer relationships and obtain referrals to meet employers' recruiting needs.

 

 Partner with industry employers to create recruiting pipeline and maintain deeper relationships with companies through Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings.

 

 Teach quarterly workshops that are targeted to industry about topics not limited to job search, company research, resume writing, interviewing, networking, and LinkedIn.

 

 Engage students in career exploration through site visits, on-campus employer presentations, employer panels, mock interview events, and hiring events.

 

 Update workshop curriculum that implements employers' feedback and meets industry trends and demands.

 

 Track ECS services, referrals, and employment placement for current students and alums using CSO system and WorkSource SKIES database.

 

 Utilize Microsoft programs such as Outlook to schedule appointments and events and to email students, faculty, administration, etc.

 

 Utilize Student Management System, Canvas, LinkedIn, Facebook and additional social media to assist and engage students and employers.

 

 Partner with CBOs to develop employment opportunities for their constituencies.

 

 Engage in committees, meetings, and outreach events with campus and WorkSource professionals to promote the WorkSource Career Services department.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

 Passion for providing access to underserved populations and commitment to furthering social justice and equity.

 

 Enjoys working with diverse group of individuals.

 

 Can switch from one task to another while remaining focused.

 

 Excellent follow through and attention to detail.

 

 Strong interpersonal skills with ability to adapt oral and written communication to accommodate different personalities and learning preferences.

 

 

 Ability to accommodate changing deadlines and priorities and thrive in fast-paced work environment.

 

 Enjoys working collaboratively within a team setting to share ideas, information, and give and receive feedback.

 

 Able to use technology to track, present, and share information such as employment placement numbers.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelor's Degree or 4 years professional experience in higher education or workforce development.

 

 Ability to work between the hours of 7am-6pm, with exact dates and hours to be determined according to program needs and not to exceed 16 hours per week; occasional nights and weekends as necessary.

 

 Understanding and willingness to work in classrooms and various locations rather than in a typical office setting.

 

 Has reliable transportation and vehicle insurance.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

 Master's Degree and 2 years higher education work experience with an emphasis in workforce development programs.

 

 Experience working directly with students in higher education setting within career services or academic advising.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

 Cover letter required; please address to Deborah White.

 

 Please attach resume.

 

 Include 3-5 professional references