Career Specialist (PT)

Passaic County Community College; Paterson (NJ); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New Jersey Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

NJ Retirement Plan

Job summary

Passaic County Community College in Paterson, NJ is seeking a part-time Career Specialist to help students develop employment search strategies, tools and skills, and to introduce them to career resources.

The role includes managing drop-in services, guiding resume and interview prep for students and alumni, organizing workshops and events, and advising on campus and online platforms such as LinkedIn, Handshake and Focus 2.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and interpersonally.
• Computer literate; proficient in online and social media communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage drop-in career services.
• Provide resume, cover letter and job search skills assistance for students and alumni.
• Conduct outreach to speakers and employers; organize group workshops and events.
• Provide on-campus and virtual career advisement.
• Incorporate social media and online resources (LinkedIn, Handshake, Focus 2).
• Maintain records and statistics on student success.
• Develop career programming focused on trends and majors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

LinkedIn

Handshake

Focus 2

Job description

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Part-time Regular Paterson, NJ, US

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.
• 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 $23-$25.

Benefits

• 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.)