Career Specialist, G.A.P.
Employment Terms: This job is full-time 30-hour, benefited, FLSA Non-Exempt position in the Academic Affairs Division
that reports to the Director of the Gwinnett Advancement Program (GAP). This is position is funded by a WIOA grant through
the Atlanta Regional Commission.
Salary: Targeted salary is commensurate with education and experience not to exceed the budgeted amount of $23,400.00
per year.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university *and* Two (2) years of related work experience
Note:
Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in cold calling, social work, or in employment services and career/job
development. Excellent human relation skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administrators, and
employers. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Competence in program planning, organizing, and training.
Job Description Summary:
Under general supervision, the Career Specialist is responsible for student career exploration, work experience opportunities,
and job placement activities. Performs other institutional assignments delegated by the Director of GAP, along with
representing GAP and GTC on regular or assigned duties in the community. Works closely with Goodwill case managers in
developing internship opportunities for GAP youth on-campus and in the community. Interacts with employers and serves as
liaison for GAP regarding student employment and workforce preparedness issues. Duties include, but are not limited to, the
following: provides access to career resources, workshops, and group or individual assistance to aid students in becoming
more employable; develops on and off-campus employment opportunities (part-time and full-time) for GAP program youth
(ages 16-24); provides job search and placement services; prepares and conducts client interviews and assessment
evaluations; creates a student employment referral system; collects and documents work placement data; uses Microsoft
Office applications, spreadsheets, internet search engines, and specialized job placement software; maintains student files
and performs data entry for internet-based and local GAP databases.
Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:
1. Planning
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Plans and develops career and job placement activities, guidelines, operating policy, and procedures.
Provides career and job placement resources to students.
Plans workshops for classes and groups on topics related to job-searching skills.
Assists in recruiting, qualifying, orienting, registering, and serving GAP participants.
2. Organizing
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Meets and works with students, faculty, area employers, college personnel, and the Atlanta Regional Commission to
develop and promote career and job placement services.
Assesses and compares other comparable job placement programs and implements operational changes as needed.
Researches, updates, and networks to keep abreast of employment trends and occupational outlook and maintains
labor market data.
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Identifies educational program needs as they relate to job-searching skills and works with faculty to assist in using
resources in classes.
3. Application
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Develops a good working relationship with area employers to develop jobs.
Screens eligible students in need of placement services.
Properly identifies issues and discrepancies and follows appropriate procedures for their correction.
Provides job placement services to students face-to-face and by phone.
Collects and analyzes information on employment trends.
Collects and reports placement data.
Acts as a resource students concerning employment issues.
4. Administration & Reports
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Provides oral or written reports as requested by GAP and ARC administrators.
Attends departmental meetings and other relevant meetings on campus.
Prepares reports on the current status of students in the program indicating whether performance is aligned with
performance indicators, program goals, and progress schedule.
Accurately enters data for website and technical college data base with few or no errors.
Enters data upon request and within established time frames.
5. Accountability
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Maintains accurate records on students placed based on the availability of employment.
Meets placement goals and provides data regarding placement of our students to administrators.
Plans and/or applies behavior management or modification techniques as appropriate to the assigned participant
population.
Reviews clients' records thoroughly and on a regular basis.
Conducts periodic interviews with participants to ensure that training is proceeding as planned and competencies
are achieved
Creates and maintains GAP participant documentation files.
6. Student Relations
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Provides counseling for students interested in career and job placement.
Provides job-searching skills instruction/resources or workshops as needed.
Provides student access to on-campus recruitment, job fairs, and company tours when applicable.
7. Public Relations
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Answers phone, greets walk-ins, provides information on GAP services and qualifications, and assists with intake.
(Performed by all incumbents)
Meets and works with students, faculty, area employers, college personnel, and the Atlanta Regional Commission to
develop and promote career and job placement services.
Maintains relationships with business and industry partners and makes employer calls.
Contacts employers for referral and follow-up services within specified time limits.
8. Institutional Support
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Maintains communications between employers, students, faculty and other GAP personnel.
Serves on College Committees as requested.
9. Professional Development
Academic
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Attends professional development opportunities for Job Placement as resources permit.
Stays abreast of student employment issues and changing workforce development.
Technical
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Updates skills as needed.
Utilizes Human Resources Professionals to keep abreast of trends and issues.
Seeks ways to improve job placement practices and procedures.
10. Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational
structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. (Performed by all incumbents)
a. Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays
a "can do" approach to work.
b. Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being
asked or forced to by events.
c. Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response
to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.
d. Accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately.
e. Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or
when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses
work time appropriately.
11. Performs duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Willing to work a flexible schedule occasionally as needed. Performs other
duties as requested by the Director of GAP.
To Apply
Please complete your job application through the Gwinnett Technical College Online Job Center at
www.GwinnettTech.edu located under Career Services/Jobs at GTC.