Job Development Specialist

Job Development Specialist

Kern Community College District

Salary : $4,920.31 - $6,952.27 Monthly

Job Type :

Job Number : FY24-2501142

Location : Bakersfield College Panorama Campus, CA

Department : Career Technical Education

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide specialized assistance and service within the job development and job placement program; solicit employer interest and involvement in student employment; assist in the development of job training service programs and student job assessments.

Representative Duties

Assist in conducting labor market surveys and analysis to determine job markets for student employment; identify and contact employers to determine the numbers and types of employment opportunities for student employment.

Evaluate departmental operations and activities; recommend improvements and modifications; recommend improvements in workflow, procedures and the use of office equipment.

Assist in the development of job training services strategy; identify the characteristics of jobs; determine accessibility of jobs to student employment; research and perform analysis of market data relational to economic data.

Research, compile, analyze and summarize data for special projects, programs and various comprehensive reports; compile and summarize a variety of data in the preparation of monthly and annual reports, including reports on student placement and student referrals.

Accept job orders from potential employers; write on-the-job training contracts and negotiate payroll terms within established policies and procedures; may follow-up with employers to update job order information.

Accept and review student applications for placement referrals; interview student clients to determine education, training and interest; screen applicants to determine qualifications for job orders; arrange employer interviews for student employees.

Attend and participate in a variety of workshops, conferences and meetings, including the annual Job Placement Conference; conduct job search assistance workshops; advise clients of appropriate interview technique, dress and related employer expectations.

Participate in budget preparation and administration; research, analyze and recommend job training service areas; submit justifications for use of funds to implement job training service programs.

Research, compile, analyze and summarize data for monthly reports related to student placements; maintain records and information regarding student client calls, interviews and other related issues.

Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to :

Associate degree in business administration, public administration, marketing or a related field and four years of responsible student services experience including experience involving analytical research and reporting.

Salary

Classified Salary Schedule , Range 43.5

40 hours per week, 12 months per year

$4920.31 - $6952.27 monthly (Maximum Entry Level Salary : $5169.40 monthly)

Special Instructions

Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 05 / 21 / 25 are assured consideration . The District and / or College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment / selection process at any point.

Completed application packet s must include the following.

• Completed online application for employment
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
• Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

International or Foreign Degree s

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (See our EEO Plan 2021-2024 .)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

The District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he / she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. (See our Discrimination Free Work Environment information.)

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Principles of training and providing work direction.

Principles and practices of fiscal, statistical and administrative research and report preparation.

Principles and practices of marketing.

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Principles and practices of job placement program development and administration.

Principles and practices of career development.

Labor market employment trends.

Business letter writing and report preparation.

Principles and techniques of public relations.

ABILITY TO :

Learn, interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the District.

Develop and maintain community contacts.

Research, organize and present a variety of employment data.

Plan, implement and evaluate job placement services.

Advise students in matters related to job placement.

Develop and apply a variety of placement-related software.

Work courteously with students and the general public on the telephone or in person.

Train and provide work direction to assigned staff.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

All applicants must apply online at https : / / www.schooljobs.com / careers / kccd / jobs / 4902436 / job-development-specialist . Emails will not be accepted.

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