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Job Development Specialist
Kern Community College District
Position Number: 02333
Posting Date: 02/21/2018
Initial Screening Date: 03/07/2018
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Type: Classified
Rate:
Work Week: 40 hours per week, 12 month position
Minimum Salary: $4,076.67 per month
Maximum Salary: $5,760.24 per month (maximum entry $4,076.67 per month)
Benefits:
Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance coverage; long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
In addition, employees have the option to purchase:
Flex 125
AFLAC Policy
Supplemental voluntary life insurance
403b Tax Shelter Annuity
All coverages begin on the first day of the month following the hire date. Employees are covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and are vested 100% after five years of full time service.
College/Site: Bakersfield College
Location: BC-Main Campus
Basic Function:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide specialized assistance and service within the job development and job placement program; solicit employer interest and involvement in student employment; assist in the development of job training service programs and student job assessments
Representative Duties:
Assist in conducting labor market surveys and analysis to determine job markets for student employment; identify and contact employers to determine the numbers and types of employment opportunities for student employment
Evaluate departmental operations and activities; recommend improvements and modifications; recommend improvements in workflow, procedures and the use of office equipment
Assist in the development of job training services strategy; identify the characteristics of jobs; determine accessibility of jobs to student employment; research and perform analysis of market data relational to economic data
Research, compile, analyze and summarize data for special projects, programs and various comprehensive reports; compile and summarize a variety of data in the preparation of monthly and annual reports, including reports on student placement and student referrals
Accept job orders from potential employers; write on-the-job training contracts and negotiate payroll terms within established policies and procedures; may follow-up with employers to update job order information
Accept and review student applications for placement referrals; interview student clients to determine education, training and interest; screen applicants to determine qualifications for job orders; arrange employer interviews for student employees
Attend and participate in a variety of workshops, conferences and meetings, including the annual Job Placement Conference; conduct job search assistance workshops; advise clients of appropriate interview technique, dress and related employer expectations
Participate in budget preparation and administration; research, analyze and recommend job training service areas; submit justifications for use of funds to implement job training service programs
Research, compile, analyze and summarize data for monthly reports related to student placements; maintain records and information regarding student client calls, interviews and other related issues
Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies
Perform related duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
Any Combination Equivalent to:
Associate degree in business administration, public administration, marketing or a related field AND four years of responsible student services experience including experience involving analytical research and reporting.
Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.
Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Principles of training and providing work direction
Principles and practices of fiscal, statistical and administrative research and report preparation
Principles and practices of marketing
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Principles and practices of job placement program development and administration
Principles and practices of career development
Labor market employment trends
Business letter writing and report preparation
Principles and techniques of public relations
Ability to:
Learn, interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the District
Develop and maintain community contacts
Research, organize and present a variety of employment data
Plan, implement and evaluate job placement services
Advise students in matters related to job placement
Develop and apply a variety of placement-related software
Work courteously with students and the general public on the telephone or in person
Train and provide work direction to assigned staff
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Salary Grade: 43.5
Special Instructions to Applicants:
First Review of Applications:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on March 7, 2018 are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packet must include:
Completed Online Application for Employment form
Current resume
Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable
List of six (6) professional references Listed on application form
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.
Recruitment Status (tentative):
Application Screening: TBD
Interviews: TBD
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
All applicants must apply online at https://careers.kccd.edu/postings/9959. Emails will not be accepted.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, the Kern Community College District encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.
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