College and Career Specialist at Culver City Unified
About the Employer
CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT At Culver City Unified School District, we take our responsibility seriously and are committed to excellence for all students in what we call The 4 A's: Academics, Athletics, Activities, and The Arts. Taking a Whole Child approach, our vision is that 100% of our students graduate from high school with unlimited opportunities in college and career, and are prepared to be successful in everything they endeavor to try.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of an Assistant Principal, provide technical support to a student College Career Center at an assigned school site; provide information and assistance to students utilizing College Career Center resources; coordinate special events and activities for the College Career Center; maintain College Career Center.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an Assistant Principal, provide technical support to a student College Career Center at an assigned school site; provide information and assistance to students utilizing College Career Center resources; coordinate special events and activities for the College Career Center; maintain College Career Center.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provide assistance, college/career information to students, faculty, administrators, staff and the public concerning College Career Center functions and resources; advise students regarding educational, vocational and career decisions; assist students with completing scholarship, financial aid and college forms and applications.
Orient students, staff and others individually or in groups in the use and content of College Career Center resources and materials; operate and instruct others in the use of equipment and computerized college/career guidance systems; research and compile information for students and parents as requested.
Maintain a library of college and university catalogs and other career resource materials such as brochures, catalogs, reference books, forms, applications, files, articles and other resource materials; assure student access to scholarship and financial aid information.
Coordinate and schedule campus career day, and annual job shadowing activities and other special events and activities; enroll students for job shadowing and follow-up on related activities; reserve and set up facilities; schedule college representatives and others for speaking engagements; prepare related materials; schedule field trips.
Perform clerical duties including filing, typing and duplicating a variety of materials such as posters, fliers, announcements and lists; answer telephones and greet visitors; receive, sort and distribute incoming mail.
Present workshops and facilitate classroom presentations regarding colleges, careers, available resources, testing and scholarships.
Develop career and job bulletins and other materials to publicize and promote career planning activities; compile, prepare and distribute related materials.
Communicate with students, parents, District personnel, schools and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, typewriter, computer and assigned software; operate an overhead projector and other audio-visual equipment.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities.
Attend assigned meetings and conferences.
OTHER DUTIES:
Train and provide work direction and guidance to student assistants as directed.
Assist in coordinating scholarships and assessment testing for students.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
College Career Center policies and objectives.
Sources of college and career resources and informational materials.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.
Public speaking techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Basic research methods.
ABILITY TO:
Provide technical support to a student College Career Center at an assigned school site.
Provide information and assistance to students utilizing College Career Center resources.
Coordinate special events and activities for the College Career Center.
Maintain College Career Center.
Perform clerical duties related to assigned activities.
Learn methods of college/career assessment.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Plan and organize work.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Type or input data at an acceptable rate of speed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in a related field and two years of general clerical, library or related experience involving public contact.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Constant interruptions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to shelve materials.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to shelve materials.
Requirements / Qualifications
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. EXAMINATION INFORMATION: All applicants must pass a series of three tests before interview consideration. The three tests consist of: 1) Multiple choice Secretary skills test; 2) MS Word 2016 computer software application test; 3) MS Excel 2016 computer software application test. ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the examination process itself. Applicants must notify the Office of Human Resources in writing of the type of accommodations being requested at the time of filing the application. Applicants may be required to provide documentation supporting the request for accommodation when the request is made.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by course work or training in all clerical skills; two years of responsible and varied secretarial and clerical experience. Knowledge of: Modern office methods and equipment, including MS Office; receptionist and telephone techniques; correspondence and report writing; English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Ability to: Learn, interpret and apply policies, rules and regulations, and operational procedures; assume responsibility for routine and administrative detail; compose correspondence independently; establish and maintain complex files and records; prepare clear and comprehensive reports; make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, perform high levels of customer service. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Fingerprint/background clearance, and a tuberculosis clearance. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such on the confidential data form, which is attached to the job application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment, but a failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal.
- Letter of Introduction (Cover letter indicating (a) reason for interest in the position; and (b) a description of qualifications, training and experience relating to the unique needs of this position.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Letters of Recommendation. Preferably professional letters written within the last two yrs.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. EXAMINATION INFORMATION: All applicants must pass a series of three tests before interview consideration. The three tests consist of: 1) Multiple choice Secretary skills test; 2) MS Word 2016 computer software application test; 3) MS Excel 2016 computer software application test. ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the examination process itself. Applicants must notify the Office of Human Resources in writing of the type of accommodations being requested at the time of filing the application. Applicants may be required to provide documentation supporting the request for accommodation when the request is made.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by course work or training in all clerical skills; two years of responsible and varied secretarial and clerical experience. Knowledge of: Modern office methods and equipment, including MS Office; receptionist and telephone techniques; correspondence and report writing; English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Ability to: Learn, interpret and apply policies, rules and regulations, and operational procedures; assume responsibility for routine and administrative detail; compose correspondence independently; establish and maintain complex files and records; prepare clear and comprehensive reports; make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, perform high levels of customer service. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Fingerprint/background clearance, and a tuberculosis clearance. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such on the confidential data form, which is attached to the job application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment, but a failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal.
- Letter of Introduction (Cover letter indicating (a) reason for interest in the position; and (b) a description of qualifications, training and experience relating to the unique needs of this position.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Letters of Recommendation. Preferably professional letters written within the last two yrs.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Culver City Unified School District is committed to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in our educational practices - but as a fundamental key to our hiring processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work with all constituents and possess proven commitment to and experience in working in a diverse, multicultural environment.
The Culver City Unified School District supports and adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.
Comments and Other Information
Culver City Unified School District is committed to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in our educational practices - but as a fundamental key to our hiring processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work with all constituents and possess proven commitment to and experience in working in a diverse, multicultural environment.
The Culver City Unified School District supports and adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.
Application Deadline
7/12/2023 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/25/2023
Contact
Catherine Cummings
310 842-4220 4214
310 842-4220 4214
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$4284.34 to $5232.17 Range 25 (+8% increase pending Board Approval)
Length of Work Year
10 1/2 month position per School Year
Employment Type
Full Time
TEST DATE
Testing information will be sent in a separate email after the application has been submitted.
Hours of Assignment
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Location
Culver City High School