Career Guidance Technician

Job Summary & Examination Date

OPEN

Minimum Qualifications Required to Apply

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work and three years responsible experience in student guidance or career counseling.

Essential Duties

Provide a variety of information to students, faculty and parents regarding various professions, financial aid and post-secondary educational opportunities. E

Assist students with defining goals and interests; locate information regarding topics of interest, schools and majors of interest for students as needed. E

Issue work permits to minors and assure students are in compliance with State and federal rules and regulations; record work permits; review student progress reports and report cards to check and verify eligibility; maintain files and time cards of Work Experience students. E

Assist students with locating scholarships appropriate to their needs; provide scholarship applications; type applications and letters of intent as requested; assure accuracy and completeness of applications; mail applications according to established time lines; maintain file of scholarships awarded to students. E

Remain current regarding new military programs, college entrance requirements and new programs and majors. E

Assist parents and students with the completion of SAT, ACT and financial aid forms; maintain an adequate supply of forms. E

Test in-coming students for math and English placement; maintain records of new student test scores; arrange for vocational testing and assist with evaluations as assigned. E

Operate a variety of equipment including a typewriter, copier, personal computer, school on-line computer and telephone, scantron machine and audio-visual equipment. E

Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to career guidance activities. E

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities / Working Conditions

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Educational program requirements of the District and State.
Career and occupational resources, trends and opportunities.
Instruments of evaluation for interest levels, values and aptitudes.
College entrance requirements and procedures.
High school graduation credits and requirements.
State and federal guidelines and regulations regarding work permits.
Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping techniques.
Operation of a computer terminal and other office equipment.
Oral and written communication skills.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:
Provide specialized guidance services and information to high school students, parents, faculty and counselors concerning career planning and college entrance.
Obtain, evaluate and process occupational literature.
Organize visits by college and military representatives.
Work with students to assist in defining goals and interests.
Assist students with program registration, enrollment and college entrance procedures.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Work independently with little direction.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Prepare and maintain records, files and reports.
Type at an acceptable rate of speed.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

16350 Mojave Drive

Victorville, California, 92395-3655