Under the supervision of the Workforce Development Coordinator, the employee coordinates and maintains information on various career opportunities for the college to include Credit and Non-Credit, and Workforce Development programs. Performs a variety of administrative tasks related to career counseling and assisting students in job search issues. Guide, advise, and support students through the career planning, decision-making, and job search processes. Assist students in analyzing their interests and skills and developing career goals. Plan, market and implement career-related programs and gather data to analyze program effectiveness. The career coach provides career exploration opportunities and serves as a liaison with high schools within the Wallace service area; advises students on career choices; plans and implements career development activities; provides job readiness instruction; and assist prospective students with career assessments, admissions, financial aid, and registration procedures of the College.

POSTING DATE: January 27, 2023

SALARY: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3 04 (range: $38,215 - $53,976).

ANTICIPATED START DATE: March 1, 2023

The position will be based initially at the Wallace Campus in Dothan.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Career Resources Lab Operations. Maintains and operates the Career Resources Lab to assist students in researching career paths and employment opportunities.

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  Designs and implements outreach programs to promote and encourage the use of career services by students, faculty, and staff.
• Develops promotional materials and strategies for the career counseling program.
• Assists students in finding career information on the web.
• Updates assigned web pages.
• Serves as a liaison to academic departments.
• Maintains library of education and career information to include college and career catalogs, brochures, periodicals books, etc.; reviews and updates information as needed.
• Maintains computers that include software to assist students with resume writing, job searches, and interview skills.
• Promotes Career Resource Lab activities such as career fairs and other special events to students, staff, and faculty.
• Orders, administers, and distributes scores for a variety of career aptitude and vocational tests; reviews test results with students.
• Submits requisitions for materials, supplies, and food associated with Career Resource Lab activities.
• Surveys students and service-area businesses to evaluate the effectiveness of services.
• Makes presentations explaining Career Resource Lab's purpose and services.
• Manages Career Resources Lab budget.

• Keeps abreast of career information including average salaries, demands, level of education required, and employment projections.
• Accompanies students on college or business tours as needed.
• Advises and counsels undecided students through career development.
• Assists in the orientation process for new students with an emphasis on career information, exploration, and selection.
• Coordinates career fairs on both WCC campuses; send invitations; manages setup; creates and distributes publications, and orders food.
• Assists students with job search techniques including resume writing and interview skills.
• Sends suitable job vacancy information to specific students.
• Sends general email blasts to all students regarding job opportunities.
• Develops working relationships with area employers to assist in the placement of students in appropriate jobs.
• Provides seminars about job search skills.
• Maintains online job boards used by students and employers.
• Surveys students and employers to evaluate the effectiveness of services.
• Tracks student employment and wage data and keeps detailed records.
• Meets with students one-on-one to discuss career and educational information.
• Works with military recruiters to refer students as needed.
• The employee also follows up with students, after graduation or course completion, to track employment and wage data.
• Attends workforce development conferences and accesses webinars to remain up-to-date.

• Provides career exploration activities.
• Plans and implements career development activities.
• Assists students with career assessments, admissions, financial aid, and registration procedures of the College.
• Provides career development guidance for high school students with emphasis on career technical programs.
• Provide information to prospective students on the College’s dual enrollment programs.

• Travel to service area schools and training sessions.
• Collaboratively develop effective presentations and activities to facilitate career exploration activities and soft skills training.
• Engage in career assessment training.
• Highlight the program offerings of Wallace to include Credit and Non-Credit (Workforce Development) opportunities.
• Regularly engage in professional learning activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Participates in/conducts staff development training as required by the director and Alabama Community College System.

• Assists with data entry as needed.
• Use technology effectively for work processing, record-keeping, instructional applications, electronic communication, information, and data management.
• Provides reports to the director and ACCS as requested and required.
• Developing and maintaining career technical dual enrollment and articulation forms.
• Maintain an ongoing database to track students that receive career coaching services.

• Answers inquiries, make appointments and provides information regarding standards, procedures, and programs within the college.
• Performs clerical and typing work related to the office.
• Composes routine correspondence; prepares reports, documents, and records ensuring accuracy, completeness, and conformance to applicable rules and regulations.
• Serves on College committees as requested.
• Assists Workforce Development/Non-credit Staff with projects or courses, as required.
• Sets up new classes in the College computer system; enters course information.
• Handles advertising for all assigned programs.
• Collects and enters student information in the system.
• Maintains all files for each program; handles all daily tasks involved in all assigned programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Reports to work on time, at an appropriate workstation or department during all departmental/position scheduled work days and during all departmental/position scheduled work hours.
• Understands that failure to report for work and/or reporting late without prior approval are unacceptable practices and will result in disciplinary action.
• Performs a productive full day’s work.
• Ensures that service to students and the general public is the top priority.
• Demonstrates a considerate, friendly, respectful, and constructive attitude toward fellow employees and students.
• Adheres to all College and System policies and procedures.

• Associates degree from an accredited institution is required.
• One year relevant work experience in an educational environment instructing or advising students such as career services, career counseling, student counseling; OR experience in a business setting performing placement, employment training, or human resources is required.
• One year experience working with complex planning such as event planning is required.
• A current and valid driver's license with the ability to operate a standard vehicle for frequent travel to various locations is required.
  
• Ability to work non-standard hours and extended hours as necessary is required.
• Experience with local business and/or Career Centers with recruitment, publicity, and employee placement-related efforts is preferred.
• Experience with recruitment activities and career interest assessment/advising is preferred.
• Experience working with adult learners and/or high school students is preferred.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. A complete application packet must be received no later than 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Wallace Community College employment application
• Current resume
• Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications.
• Employment verification letter(s) verifying a minimum of one year of relevant work experience AND one year event planning. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. If an employment verification cannot be obtained, i.e. business is no longer in operation, an applicant may submit copies of appointment letters or contracts or pay stubs or W-2 forms to verify the minimum required one year relevant experience as describe above AND one year complex planning such as event planning.
• Appropriate transcript identifying the applicant, institution, date degree conferred, and verifying the applicant has received the minimum of an associates degree. Transcripts may be unofficial for the application process but they must identify the applicant, institution, degree earned and the date the degree was conferred. (A copy of the diploma will not suffice). NOTE: If employed, official transcripts will be required at that time.
  

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. If you need assistance scanning documents, please contact:

• WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAILED application materials.
• When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
• All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Wallace Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 556-2519.

Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.