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Kern Community College District
  • Position Number: 1173041
  • Location: Bakersfield, CA
  • Position Type: Student Affairs and Services


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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