POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Director
Director, Career Services
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Administrative
GRADE:
C
JOB SUMMARY: Plan, direct and oversee all aspects of the Career Services department to ensure its
effective implementation and evaluation. Serve as a liaison between EPCC and higher education
institutions, school districts, employers, and internal management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
1.
Provide effective direction, leadership and strategic objectives to a multi-campus
department. Develop and oversee implementation of the four initiatives which
include, Job Placement, Coop Program, Career Planning/Exploration and Transfer
Services to ensure effective implementation and evaluation.
2.
Collaborate with higher education institution administrators, school district
administrators, employers, EPCC faculty, staff and students to promote effective
and consistent implementation of Career Services components and efforts.
20%
3.
Organize and conduct meetings, prepare and present training/information sessions
within the El Paso region and to other external constituencies to disseminate,
implement and follow-up on Career Services initiatives and programs. Coordinate
all efforts and activities associated with higher institutions for presentations,
interventions, data exchange, and data reports in relation to Job Placement,
Transfer Services, Coop Program and Career Planning/Exploration.
20%
4.
Provide personnel management, direction and guidance to staff and faculty
including performance appraisal, coaching, personal and professional
development.
15%
5.
Develop, recommend and implement short and long range strategic operational
and instructional plans. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and
policies/procedures. Recommend and implement modifications to programs.
Develop and manage program budget.
10%
6.
Ensure compliance with current policies/procedures, administrative rulings and
state and national requirements related to Job Placement, Transfer Services, and
Coop Program and Career Planning/Exploration initiatives.
5%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Vice President Student Services
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of personnel assigned to Department.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental budgets
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related
field.
EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years directly related experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Skills/Abilities:
Must have the skill and ability to plan, organize, lead, and control personnel and
operations of a large department.
Effective communication and problem solving skills in a variety of circumstances.
Considerable knowledge of grant writing and management.
Must have proven experience working with other organizations, institutions, and/or
schools.
Understanding of instructional and administrative procedures within a university,
community college and high school setting.
Must have effective organizational and planning skills with ability to multi-task.
Strong presentations skills and public speaking.
Must be able to develop and cultivate business relationships.
Must have effective use of tact and diplomacy.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office
environment (copier, phone, fax, etc.)
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to feel;
and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability
to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and motivating
people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other people, at any level
within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the development, motivation,
assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational situations where the outcome is
unpredictable.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this
Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
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POSITION TITLE:
DIRECTOR, CAREER SERVICES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
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Over 2/3
X
X
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Revised: 6/1/11
Date
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