Professional Expert II; Temporary): Career Pathways Specialist

Job Title:

Professional Expert II (Temporary):
Career Pathways Specialist

North Orange Continuing Education - Anaheim Campus

NOCE-AC Career Technical Education

Temporary, Part-Time (Maximum 26 hours per week, between 10:00 am – 6:30 pm)

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually!

Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California’s premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.

For Current Professional Expert Salary Schedules

Career Pathways Specialists work closely with students in the Career Skills and Resource Lab to help them identify their career interests, set goals, and develop the skills necessary to achieve their professional aspirations.

• Facilitate career building and employment readiness workshops.
• Guide and support students in the development of professional documents, including resumes, cover letters, and Linked In profiles.
• Provide job search assistance and interview prep.
• Assist with career exploration and help students identify opportunities that align with their interests, education, and training.
• Assist with providing general student services facilitated through the lab.
• Stay current on school resources, support services, and CTE events and activities to provide up-to-date guidance.
• Assist with the development of employment readiness manuals and guides.
• Maintain and provide staffing support for the clothing closet.
• Support the coordination of lab workshops, events, activities, and workforce preparation projects as needed.
• Track student progress and maintain records for grant reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned as it relates to the grant.

• Minimum of two (2) years experience working with adults in careers services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with a diverse population, including underrepresented and non-traditional students.
• Comfortable speaking in front of large or small groups, with the ability to present in a confident, professional, and engaging manner.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply emerging technology.

• Experience working in career technical education or community college programs and services.
• Knowledge of local job center services.
• Experience with career development tools, assessments, and software.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by immigrant and first-generation students.

Professional Expert II: $25/hour

TH056P

01/30/2026

02/27/2026

No

This recruitment will remain active until the posted closing date. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of applicants. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified. Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly.

They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Also note that you must upload all required documents. Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered. Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript as applicable.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling  at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.