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.

COLLEGE/CAREER CENTER TECHNICIAN

• 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.

Perform other duties, related to the job, as assigned.

• 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.

• 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.

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years clerical experience involving frequent public contact.

Office environment.

Constant interruptions.

• 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.