Lynwood USD

College Career Center Technician

CLASS CODE

LYN096

SALARY

$21.49 - $26.83 Hourly

$3,725.00 - $4,651.00 Monthly

ESTABLISHED DATE

September 18, 2006

REVISION DATE

June 21, 2023

Basic Function

The job of College & Career Center Technician is done for the purpose/s of planning and organizing the operations of a college and career center at a high school site; providing information and assisting students using career center resources; preparing and delivering various informational presentations to students regarding colleges, trade schools, testing, scholarships; and other available resources; coordinating special events and workshops for the college and career center.

This job reports to DESIGNATED ADMINISTRATOR.

Representative Duties

Essential Functions

Assists students (e.g. financial aid, college materials, applications, on line registration, scholarships, etc.) for the purpose of supporting activities necessary for securing financial aid for post-graduation academic and/or vocation opportunities.

Communicates with students, District personnel and outside agencies for the purpose of exchanging information, coordinating activities and community resources, and supporting college and career center functions.

Conducts student workshops and/or presentations for the purpose of providing student with information regarding occupational programs, Career Center's services, and/or other post high school opportunities.

Coordinates on-campus site visits by college and university recruiters, including career Day, for the purpose of ensuring availability of facilities and enhancing students' access to educational opportunities.

Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees (e.g. university/college conferences, class visits, community service group meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines.

Performs a variety of clerical activities (e.g. copying, filing, collating, answering phones, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the students and staff.

Prepares a variety of documents, reports and written materials (e.g. individual awards, invitations, event programs, bulletins, reports, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to parents, staff; providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information.

Researches educational and/or career opportunities for the purpose of providing students with information on educational and/or career opportunities.

Solicits information and/or materials from colleges and other organizations (e.g. college, trade/technical schools, college videos, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing the Career Center reference collection and providing additional resource for students and parents.

Marginal Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Initial/Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Graduation from High School or equivalent.
2. ALL CANDIDATES MUST TAKE AND OBTAIN A PASSING SCORE on the Lynwood Unified School District Instructional Assistant Proficiency Assessment (Written Examination), which meets a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrates, through a formal academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
3. Two (2) years of job-related experience.
4. Completion of college-level courses in behavioral science, vocational education or related fields is desirable.
5. Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Possess a valid California Driver's License and maintain possession of such license during the course of employment. Must be insurable at the standard rates and maintain such insurability during the course of employment.
2. Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Working Conditions

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and planning and managing projects.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; career and occupational resources and guidelines including college entry requirements; public speaking techniques; and public relations techniques.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: being attentive to detail; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.

Required Testing

Certificates and Licenses

Pre-Employment Job-Related Proficiency Test

CPR/First Aid Certificate

Valid Class C Driver's License & Evidence of

Insurability

Continuing Educ. / Training

Clearances

Maintenance certificates and/or Licenses

Mandated Reporter Training

Criminal Background Check

Pre-Employment Fingerprinting and TB Testing

FLSA Status

Non Exempt