POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Manager
Manager, Career Services
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Professional
GRADE:
E
JOB SUMMARY: Manage the development and implementation of Career Services activities.
Responsible for providing administrative support to Career Services Department which include Transfer
Services, Job Placement Services, Cooperative Education Program and Career Planning/Exploration
Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
35%
1.
Responsible for supervising and monitoring the daily operations of a multicampus department. Create, schedule, assign and monitor Career Services quality
of services. Verify work completion of assigned staff; provide staff training on
new career services instruments. Provide personnel management direction and
guidance to staff including orientations, performance appraisal, coaching, and
professional development. Coordinate projects; provide support for career staff to
meet department goals and objectives. Ability to provide administrative guidance
within area of responsibility, direct training and supervision as needed.
2.
Provide general information regarding Career Services and the College. Route
and/or respond to questions, provide informational materials as needed and use
current computer software and career-related software. Maintain records and
statistics to comply with guidelines and institutional requirements. Retrieve and
compile statistical data and prepare and submit reports and/or communications.
Assist in the research of new instruments for appropriate use within the district.
25%
3.
Perform liaison activities with other departments, higher education institutions and
community members. Plan, organize and present at various group meetings,
workshops, and presentations. Research, evaluate and develop means to
effectively disseminate Career Services programs to students and faculty. Consult
with discipline coordinators and other college staff on career-related issues.
20%
4.
Develop, implement, revise and recommend new programs for department growth.
Assist in the development of new projects; monitor and evaluate project
compliance and performance requirements and activities. Plan, direct, and
evaluate a complex operation, using manpower, time, funds, and other resources to
accomplish long-term and short-term goals for the College. Represent and
perform job duties on behalf of Director in his/her absence.
15%
5.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Career Services
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of staff assigned to functional area
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree.
EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years of supervisory experience to include a combination of successful
administrative or supervisory experience in Career Services; supplemented with at least five (5)
years of managerial experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong organizational and
interpersonal skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of Career Services resources, tools, information, and
programs.
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and
adapt to changing work priorities.
Ability to exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of
organizational policies and activities.
Understanding of instructional and administrative procedures within a university,
community college and high school setting.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students,
faculty, staff, and the public.
Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity.
Ability and willingness to occasionally travel on behalf of EPCC and the Career
Services Department.
Ability to work with social media (Twitter, blogs, LinkedIn) and website
maintenance.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with an office
environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, and presentation
software. Career-related software such as Myinterfase, Career Cruising, etc. Knowledge and
ability to use information technology used in career services, i.e. Career Cruising,
Myinterfase, Vault.
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 handle
or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and/or 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.
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INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
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POSITION TITLE:
Manager, 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:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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
Over 2/3
X
X
X
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
X
X
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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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
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: 12/12/12
Date
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