Career Advisor/Case Manager (Temporary)

Inside Higher Ed; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 42,471 - 54,236; Part time

Job summary

A community college is seeking a temporary Career Advisor/Case Manager to support job seekers by providing WIOA services. This part-time role will involve coordinating eligibility for services, offering career counseling, and conducting outreach efforts. Ideal candidates will possess strong case management and client engagement skills, with a deep understanding of diverse backgrounds. Competitive hourly pay will be offered. The position is based in Fremont, California.

Qualifications

• Candidate must exhibit responsiveness to diverse academic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience in outreach and case management is preferred.
• Ability to develop individualized career plans for clients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate eligibility and provide services for WIOA clients.
• Conduct outreach to promote career services and workshops.
• Engage with employers to support recruiting activities.

Skills

Outreach

Career counseling

Case management

Knowledge of WIOA services

Education

Evidence of understanding diverse backgrounds

Job description

Career Advisor/Case Manager (Temporary)

Join to apply for the Career Advisor/Case Manager (Temporary) role at Inside Higher Ed

Ohlone College

• Salary: $30.83 - $39.37 Hourly
• Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
• Division: President's Office
• Opening Date: 10/21/2025
• Location: Newark Center
• Job Number: 202300167
• Department: President's Office
• Bargaining Unit: N/A

Ideal Candidate Statement

The Career Advisor/Case Manager (CACM) serves as a member of the Ohlone Career Center team and provides Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Services to community job seekers and students. The CACM provides outreach to elicit interest in WIOA services to build a caseload of job seekers who will benefit from these services. They serve as a case manager, coordinating services for job seekers, and ensuring that appropriate Career Counseling & job search support is provided to the individual. The CACM may assist with workshops, event planning, and overall career development and employer related programming and services. This position will also help coordinate outreach efforts for WIOA services at large, including large scale email blasts, partnerships with local organizations to promote WIOA services, and more.

Eligibility & Case Management

• Coordinate eligibility, including obtaining appropriate documentation, for students/job seekers interested in WIOA services. Provide grant-funded program enrollment services to students & community members; input student and required data; review and maintain files, case notes, individual employment plans, and intake documents; provide individualized career guidance to enrolled students; assure tracking of enrollment and performance measures. Hold intake appointments with eligible students & community members to identify career & training needs; work with client to create a career development plan. Manage client electronic records and case files maintaining and updating a variety of records relating to client progress, abilities and opportunities. Coordinate delivery of services in partnership with Ohlone College staff and resources, referring client to career development workshops, 1:1 career counseling, career fairs, internships, and other career related resources as appropriate. Provide referrals to students/clients regarding community and social services resources; create and implement individualized career plans; identify barriers and develop compensatory strategies. Evaluate job seeker progress to determine case closure, successful employment or reception of unemployment benefits; input and resolve data codes in an assigned database; assure the accuracy and completeness of eligibilities, documentation and case notes. Provide guidance to job seekers regarding vocational training; determine training eligibility and approval; provide assessments for outside agencies; maintain and submit required documents; assure compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Manage student/client electronic records and case files maintain and update a variety of records relating to client progress, abilities and opportunities. Conduct internal audits of peer files; assure compliance of documents and records with County laws, rules and regulations; generate and submit feedback and corrections to assigned personnel in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Prepare and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to personnel, grant requirements and assigned activities. Support career development services at local Tri-Cities Adult Schools. Coordinate and support workshops & Career Services information sessions for job seekers; assist with conducting job search workshops; generate, update and maintain workshop curriculum; evaluate training curriculum to assure effectiveness and diversity of training techniques and learning styles.
• Outreach: Outreach to job seekers to promote career services & WIOA via CalJobs blasts, email & phone. Partner and collaborate with key stakeholders including Ohlone College faculty, staff, students; Alameda County Workforce Development Board; and local community-based organizations & agencies.
• Employer Engagement: Interact with employers as needed to support recruiting activities. Identify and become familiar with recruiting and employment trends for the Greater Bay Area/Silicon Valley, state, and nation. Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Salary Placement

Initial salary placement will be $30.83-$34.00 per hour and is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.

Required Application Materials

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
• A list of three (3) professional references including name, position, organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the applicant.

EEO Statement

The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: [phone].

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, proof of freedom from tuberculosis. In addition, you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal "Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986." Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affiliation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance. Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District. Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.

To apply, please visit

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ohlone/jobs/5118493/career-advisor-case-manager-temporary