Career Resources / Counseling Aide

Posting Details

Position Information Posting Number S Position Title Career Resources / Counseling Aide Location Skyline College Department Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Development Position Number 2C Percentage of Full Time % FLSA Non-Exempt (accrues overtime) Months per Year 12 If other, please specify Min Salary $65, (annual) Max Salary $83, (annual) Position Type Classified Positions Posting Text Who We Are The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice. We achieve this through broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District Skyline College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 16, students each academic year. Skyline College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on website.

Who We Want We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits that diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners in strengthening the culture of equity and antiracism throughout the District. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals.

The Position Under general supervision, the Career Resources / Counseling Aide is involved in planning, coordinating, and implementing a variety of services related to student career resources, information, and services. The Career Resources / Counseling Aide plans and implements a resource library of online and print materials related to career opportunities, employers, job requirements, job openings, and other career information. Public contact is extensive and involves students, staff, employer representatives, community and government agencies, other educational institutions, vendors, and other personnel for the purpose of exchanging current information related to industry trends, employer staffing requirements, job development, career fairs, program publicity, and other related services. A moderate degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to plan innovative program services and to represent the College in contact with outside employers and other organization representatives. Consequences of errors in judgment can be costly in public relations and employee time. A Career Resources / Counseling Aide can lead the work of student assistants and other staff as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

• Exchanges information with students, college staff, employer representatives, and others concerning career program services and information
• Confers with management and other staff regarding program plans, service enhancements, staffing requirements, program evaluation, publicity, scheduling, and other matters
• Meets with potential employers to identify job placement opportunities and with employer representatives and other educational institutions to publicize program services, potential employee availability, and community services
• Attends meetings, conferences, and other events to obtain current program information
• Assists students in determining existing job skills and the skill requirements of various career opportunities, as well as with contacting potential employers, preparation of application materials, and interview readiness
• Coordinates the administration of career assessments and diagnostic surveys
• Coordinates introductions and follow-up for student job placements
• Makes referrals to career and other counselors, instructional programs, and other college services
• Demonstrates and participates in the use of special web-based software and the internet in job seeking when assisting students
• Enters, modifies, and retrieves online data related to career resources, employer profiles, client records, job opportunities, student placements, and other information
• Uses a variety of computer software, including spreadsheets, to format, compose, and prepare correspondence, brochures, surveys, forms, reports, online and print publicity materials
• Researches data for a variety of presentations, reports, surveys, and other uses
• Plans and coordinates the logistics, staffing, implementation, and evaluation of job fairs, tours, presentations, group meetings, community activities, and business events, which publicize the career resources program and services
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements This classification requires small and large-group public speaking and interaction, attention to detail, good memory, strategic planning, tact and sensitivity, alternate sitting and standing for long periods of time, data comparison and evaluation against detailed criteria, creativity, accountability, and flexibility in order to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications Benefits Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred (b) and retirement plans are also available.

Posting Detail Information Open Date 03 / 07 / First Review Date 03 / 28 / Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit :

1. A completed online District application form (go to to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant’s cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact :

SMCCCD Office of Human Resources

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San Mateo, CA

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Conditions of Employment Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following :

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)

2. Submit verifications of prior employment

3. Satisfactory references

4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process

In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees

7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.

8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

Salary : $65 - $83