STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST

12 MONTH, FULL-TIME, CLASSIFIED POSITION

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Student Employment Services Supervisor; develop on and off-campus placements, internships, cooperative work experience and volunteer work; provide students with employment information, job search preparation and referrals to employment sites; assure compliance with fair employment practices and federal work study guidelines.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Communicate with students, on-campus departments and community employers orally and in writing regarding employment; develop, coordinate, recruit, mediate, terminate and perform other functions for college work-study jobs according to fair employment practices and federal work-study guidelines; interview students to determine qualifications and eligibility for employment; provide advice and information to students regarding the preparation of an employment plan based on education, skills and interests; maintain and operate a database system for the collection, review and accountability of work study hours; complete and maintain required forms including job applications, W-4, I-9 and other forms and documentation as assigned; maintain a variety of files, records and reports related to employment services and activities including ledgers of individual federal students’ earnings; prepare and submit reports according to established timelines and procedures; organize and implement various programs related to student employment areas; determine program eligibility and process financial aid applications for students; develop materials to advertise Student Employment Services activities to community and on-campus sites; provide employment verification; plan and coordinate annual job fair events; provide training and work direction to student workers as assigned; develop and conduct general employment training and other workshops; follow-up on students and others as appropriate; attend meetings, presentations and workshops as assigned; perform related duties as assigned.

MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF:
Federal, State and District programs related to job placement; labor market information; fair employment practices and federal work-study guidelines; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills using tact, diplomacy and courtesy; applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws; technical aspects of field of specialty.

MUST HAVE ABILITY TO:
Communicate with students and others regarding employment; assure compliance with fair employment practices and federal work study guidelines; operate various office machines including a computer, calculator, typewriter, copier and others; make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately; type at an acceptable rate of speed; work independently with little direction; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; plan and organize work; meet schedules and timelines; maintain records and prepare reports; work confidentially with discretion; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; develop and coordinate an effective job placement program; develop and conduct training workshops and presentations; evaluate student skills for appropriate job placement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: two years of college with a major in business or related field and two years experience in job development, placement or related area.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office and worksite environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. PHYSICAL

ABILITIES:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information regarding department activities in person or on the telephone. Bending at the waist. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Range 24, Steps 1-6, $3,983.00-$4,846.00. Initial placement for external applicants is Step 1. An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, retirement, vacation, generous sick leave package, and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

WORKING DAYS & HOURS:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Approximately).
Work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the center.

STARTING DATE:
As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All application materials must be received on-line atwww.swccd.eduPosition open until filled. Applications received by the first screening deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2009 are guaranteed to be reviewed by the selection committee. Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review.

FAXED MATERIALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Submit the following application materials on-line:

1. Letter of application (cover letter)
2. On-line application
3. Resume
4. Two letters of recommendation dated within the past year
5. Unofficial copies of college transcripts showing date degrees conferred

Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. Upon offer of employment, the successful applicant must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the deadline date. A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for.

All materials included in your application packet become District property,
will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

All Classified positions are currently being reviewed as part of a global classification process.
We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay or cancel filling this position.

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act,

Southwestern Community College District will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.





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