College & Career Center Specialist at San Luis Coastal USD
About the Employer
San Luis Coastal Unified School District represents the communities of Avila, Edna Valley, Los Osos, Morro Bay, and San Luis Obispo and currently has an enrollment of approximately 7,500 students. Small neighborhood schools are a hallmark of the District where students are educated from preschool through twelfth grade and a world-class adult school program offers unique, life-improving courses to thousands of community members.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a full-time vacancy for a College and Career Center Specialist at San Luis High School, in San Luis Obispo, CA. The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill any vacancies in this classification that occur over a six month period. College and Career Center Specialists plan, coordinate, and participate in a variety of college and career-related activities; assist students, faculty, staff, parents, and community representatives in the use of the resources provided by the college and career center. Please review the job description for more detailed information on the essential functions of the position. San Luis Coastal USD offers fantastic benefits, and generous salary schedules. --Significant employer contribution to Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for employee and family --Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits --CalPERS retirement benefit
Requirements / Qualifications
Successful candidates for this position will possess a combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to two years of college, and two years of related experience. Previous experience organizing activities for a school or community program, specific course work in college and career guidance or a related field or a bachelor’s degree preferred. Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant knowledge, skills, abilities and experience on a job-related basis, and to ensure that all required documents are submitted. Candidates who successfully pass screening and have submitted all required documents may proceed to an exam. The documents listed below are required. A transcript can be excluded if the candidate’s total years of relevant experience meet or exceed the minimum qualification requirements for both education and experience, allowing experience to substitute for the education requirement.
- Copy of Transcript (Transcript showing two years of college coursework.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 1 signed letter from a professional reference, created within the past two years, and preferably on letterhead.)
- Resume (Include dates worked at each location.)
Requirements / Qualifications
Successful candidates for this position will possess a combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to two years of college, and two years of related experience. Previous experience organizing activities for a school or community program, specific course work in college and career guidance or a related field or a bachelor’s degree preferred. Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant knowledge, skills, abilities and experience on a job-related basis, and to ensure that all required documents are submitted. Candidates who successfully pass screening and have submitted all required documents may proceed to an exam. The documents listed below are required. A transcript can be excluded if the candidate’s total years of relevant experience meet or exceed the minimum qualification requirements for both education and experience, allowing experience to substitute for the education requirement.
- Copy of Transcript (Transcript showing two years of college coursework.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 1 signed letter from a professional reference, created within the past two years, and preferably on letterhead.)
- Resume (Include dates worked at each location.)
Comments and Other Information
The purpose of this recruitment is to fill one current vacancy, as indicated above, and to create an eligibility list for vacancies occurring in our District over a six month period. Anticipated start date for the current vacancy is within two weeks of an offer of employment, and is dependent upon obtaining fingerprint and TB clearances.
Recruitment Timeline:
08/27/2026 - Application Deadline
08/28/2026 - Eligibility Notifications sent
09/04/2026 - Exam
09/04/2026 - Oral Board Interview for candidates who pass the exam with top scores
TBD - Hiring Interviews for top three ranks of candidates
SPECIAL NOTES: 1) Correctly filling out forms and following other instructions contained in this notice are part of the testing process. 2) Applicants with disabilities need to notify the Human Resources Office of any special needs so that adequate preparation may be made for their testing. 3) Veterans qualifying for the oral board examination may receive 5 additional points added to their final score if proof of discharge is submitted at time of oral board interview. A "veteran" as used here means any person who served in the United States armed forces in time of war, or national emergency. 4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months.
*Employees holding a position (or combination of positions) of 36 hours per week or more are required to enroll in a health benefits plan. Information on plans and premiums is located on our webpage.
Comments and Other Information
The purpose of this recruitment is to fill one current vacancy, as indicated above, and to create an eligibility list for vacancies occurring in our District over a six month period. Anticipated start date for the current vacancy is within two weeks of an offer of employment, and is dependent upon obtaining fingerprint and TB clearances.
Recruitment Timeline:
08/27/2026 - Application Deadline
08/28/2026 - Eligibility Notifications sent
09/04/2026 - Exam
09/04/2026 - Oral Board Interview for candidates who pass the exam with top scores
TBD - Hiring Interviews for top three ranks of candidates
SPECIAL NOTES: 1) Correctly filling out forms and following other instructions contained in this notice are part of the testing process. 2) Applicants with disabilities need to notify the Human Resources Office of any special needs so that adequate preparation may be made for their testing. 3) Veterans qualifying for the oral board examination may receive 5 additional points added to their final score if proof of discharge is submitted at time of oral board interview. A "veteran" as used here means any person who served in the United States armed forces in time of war, or national emergency. 4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months.
*Employees holding a position (or combination of positions) of 36 hours per week or more are required to enroll in a health benefits plan. Information on plans and premiums is located on our webpage.
Application Deadline
8/27/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/7/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$25.81 - $28.44 Per Hour
$25.81 - $28.44 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Pay increase after passing probation, annual pay increase each year thereafter (in accordance with CSEA & SLCUSD agreement).
Length of Work Year
185 work days w/198 paid days/year*
Employment Type
Full Time