HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: COLLEGE/CAREER CENTER TECHNICIAN BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Vice Principal, perform varied technical duties related to the operation and maintenance of a student career center at an assigned school site; provide information and assistance to students concerning college, vocational and career opportunities utilizing career center resources; perform related clerical duties. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Perform varied technical duties related to the operation and maintenance of a student career center at an assigned school site; motivate and encourage students concerning career options; refer students to counselors or appropriate personnel as appropriate. Provide information and assistance to students concerning college, vocational and career opportunities utilizing career center resources; assess student abilities, qualifications, interests and backgrounds and provide advice concerning career opportunities; assist students in researching college and vocational information. Conduct career center orientations for students and staff; conduct workshops and presentations related to career development and employability skills to youth; schedule speakers to confer with students concerning career opportunities. Update career center information; compile and verify student information; assist students with operating career center computer systems and software; assist students with researching and obtaining scholarships, grants and loans; assist students with completing forms and applications. Process and provide students with work permit applications; assure students qualify for work permits by reviewing academic and attendance records; type work permits and compile required signatures. Perform clerical duties related to assigned activities such as composing letters, ordering materials, duplicating materials and typing and processing forms and applications Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to student work permits, grades, attendance and assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems. Communicate with counselors, teachers, parents, outside agencies and others to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns related to student careers. Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, typewriter, computer and assigned software. Assist in coordinating and participate in job fairs, workshops and other special events. Attend assigned meetings, committees and conferences. OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties, related to the job, as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Oral and written communication skills. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Public speaking techniques. Research methods and report writing techniques. Record-keeping techniques. Telephone techniques and etiquette. Public relations techniques. ABILITY TO: Perform varied technical duties related to the operation and maintenance of a student career center at an assigned school site. Provide information and assistance to students concerning college, vocational and career opportunities utilizing career center resources. Interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives. Learn department and program objectives and goals. Perform clerical duties related to assigned activities. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Prepare and deliver oral presentations. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Maintain records. Compile and verify data and prepare reports. Operate a computer and assigned software. Type 35 words per minute from clear copy. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Meet schedules and time lines. Plan and organize work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years clerical experience involving frequent public contact. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Constant interruptions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Seeing to read a variety of materials. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file and retrieve materials.