Career Resource Specialist; SC - Substitute

Under general direction from an appropriate level manager or administrator, performs a full range of administrative, professional, and programmatic duties related to coordinating and providing the operations and services of the assigned area; develops and provides a full range of functions or services, including difficult administrative and management support duties; provides appropriate and comprehensive information, assistance, resources, referrals, and professional advisement to assist students in determining career goals, exploring various career options, conducting an effective job search, and participating in student employment and work experience programs.

Participates in program management and development; assists with the development of goals and objectives as well as guidelines, procedures, and current business practices for assigned operations and services. Participates in the recruitment and selection of assigned staff; participates in the orientation and training of new employees, student workers, temporary staff, and volunteers; schedules, trains, and provides technical and functional work direction to assigned lower-level staff, volunteers, and student workers;

prioritizes work assignments; reviews and validates completed work for accuracy. Prepares and administers budget(s) for assigned area; assists in preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations; assists in submitting justifications for budget items; allocates funds to proper budget codes; monitors and tracks expenditures in a timely manner; provides regular budget reports to administrator for control of expenditures; assists in resolving budget issues and problems;

processes budget/expense transfers; recommends budget revisions; contacts vendors/suppliers for estimates and prepares contracts, as necessary. Provides instructional design support, education, and training to faculty and staff relating to career resources, software, and online systems; develops and updates professional development programs for students related to career resources, software applications, and technology support; provides training and instruction to students, faculty, and staff in the use of distance education technologies;

develops accessible distance education delivery systems in compliance with applicable regulations; recommends methods for improving accessibility of instructional materials, textbooks, multimedia videos, and web-based coursework used in career-related and distance education courses. Conducts research on up-to-date career planning materials and resources; selects and purchases a variety of resource materials, including books, brochures, directories, and computer software programs. Provides technical and instructional guidance to faculty and students concerning the operation of computers, occupational software/internet-based programs, and computerized assessment programs;

provides instruction on how to access a variety of resources for career and college information; provides assistance on how to research and obtain information on scholarships, grants, and internships. Resolves operational and administrative problems; identifies problem areas and issues; conducts research to find alternative solutions; makes recommendations; oversees and assists in implementation of recommendations; performs complex computer and technical troubleshooting and upkeep related to the assigned area;

serves as a liaison with IT and/or vendors, as necessary. Provides a full range of advisement services; assists students with exploring careers, developing an understanding of the employment environment, and implementing career decisions; assists students in identifying career interests, goals, and objectives; provides referrals, as appropriate, in support of educational and career goals. Provides information and assistance to students regarding the availability of educational programs, and occupational, certificate, and special training programs;

provides information about colleges, financial aid, study abroad opportunities, careers, scholarships, and related information. Conducts research and interprets occupational, educational, and economic data regarding colleges, career trends, career opportunities, and related data to aid students in making and implementing occupational goals and objectives. Provides orientations to students and faculty in assigned areas, including career programs and resources; delivers promotional,…