Career Specialist (Part-time)

Passaic County Community College; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New Jersey Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits: Free parking + pre‑

NJ Defined Contribution Retirement

Job summary

Passaic County Community College seeks a part-time Career Specialist to assist students with employment search strategies, tools, and skills, and to introduce them to career development resources both on campus and online. The role includes organizing workshops, advising students and alumni, and improving awareness of career opportunities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in education, counseling, or related fields, and prior experience in career development or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in education, counseling, or related discipline.
• Experience in career development, job placement, or HR recruiting/employment setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of urban community college students.

Responsibilities

• Manage drop-in career services.
• Provide individual and group resume, cover letter and job search skills assistance for students and alumni.
• Conduct outreach to potential speakers and employers, organize and facilitate group workshops and special events designed to increase awareness of career opportunities.
• Provide career advisement presence on campus and virtually.
• Incorporate social media and career advisement strategies through virtual and on-line resources such as LinkedIn, Handshake and Focus 2.
• Maintain records and statistics on student success.
• Develop and implement career programming focused on specific trends in employment and/ or highlighting opportunities geared to specific majors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

The part-time Career Specialist reports to the Associate Dean of Career, Professional Readiness and Experiential Learning and is responsible for assisting students in developing employment search strategies, tools and skills; introducing students to career development resources; providing opportunities for students to investigate career plans; and helping to educate the college community on current career trends.

This is a part-time hourly position.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:The part-time Career Specialist will:

• Manage drop-in career services.
• Provide individual and group assistance with resume, cover letter and job search skills preparation for students and alumni.
• Conduct outreach to potential speakers and employers, organize and facilitate group workshops and special events designed to increase awareness of career opportunities.
• Provide career advisement presence on campus and virtually.
• Incorporate social media and career advisement strategies through virtual and on-line resources such as LinkedIn, Handshake and Focus 2.
• Maintain records and statistics on student success.
• Develop and implement career programming focused on specific trends in employment and/ or highlighting opportunities geared to specific majors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in education, counseling, business or related discipline.
• Previous experience in career development, job placement and/or Human Resources Recruiting /Employment setting.
• Sensitivity to the needs of the student population of an urban community college.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and interpersonally.
• Computer literate, proficient in the use of on-line and social media communications.
• Must be able to work one evening per week and occasional Saturdays.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The hourly pay range for this position is $20-$23.

• New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
• Employee Assistance Programprovides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits:Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)