Work-based Learning and Job Readiness Specialist

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary position.

Under general supervision of the assigned supervisor, as part of the Career Education Division, the Work-based Learning and Job Readiness Specialist will work with students to identify, engage, and participate in work-based learning and job readiness opportunities. This will include supporting faculty and staff with coordination and implementation of annual career education events and initiatives.

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Typical Duties

The Work-Based Learning and Job Readiness Specialist will assist with a variety of program tasks, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Provide presentations at the college and its centers to increase awareness of work-based learning opportunities and development of on and off campus job/internship opportunities.
• Serve as point person, under guidance of full-time personnel, for annual Career Education special events
• Facilitate career readiness workshops collaborating with the Career and Transfer Center.
• Support campus liaison to the District Committee with oversight of Handshake (career management platform)
• Engage and assist student and staff use of Handshake.
• Provide guidance to employers as needed utilizing the Handshake platform.
• Meet with students individually for internship preparation and job preparedness activities that include support of application and resume development, preparation of job search correspondence, and interview skills.
• Promote resources and programs including website announcements, newsletters, flyers, handouts, and other visual displays—both physical and digital.
• Create, modify and maintain reports, records and forms for various programs and platforms (e.g., for Cooperative Work Experience Program and Handshake).
• Participate in campus meetings, such as the Career Transfer Center and Career Education Steering Committee, which relate/support/connect to the responsibilities of this work.
• Develop relationships with student service departments and personnel.
• Collaborate with Sacramento Employment Training Agencys Jobs Developer including co-facilitation of monthly presentations.
• Utilize ESARS to manage daily appointment/meeting schedules and assist with the development of the master calendar of events.
• Attend appropriate conferences.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One years experience in job placement, human resources, career planning or student personnel services, preferably in an education community college setting; OR, two years of experience in employment development at a community-based organization.

Education:Completion of an Associates Degree or 60 semester units (90 quarter units).

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

1. Los Rios Community College District Application

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating “see resume”will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

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