SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT


I. Title College and Career Center Technician

II. Definition

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, maintain and organize school college and career information centers and assist students, teachers, parents and the community by providing information, materials and resources dealing with career planning and college entrance.

III. Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Maintain and disseminate current information on careers, employment, prospects, employment trends, job requirements, military and opportunities for higher education and vocational training, including scholarships and financial aid.

Provide career and college entrance information and assistance to students, teachers, parents and counselors; coordinate day-to-day operations and schedule activities, programs and speakers.

Assist pupils and staff directly in the effective use of information for career planning and preparation.

Obtain, organize, file and display guidance materials; catalog and prepare for use by students; maintain displays and bulletin boards.

Assist users in the operation of computer programs and files to research college and career information; conduct individual and group training sessions on the use of center equipment and programs.

Plan, organize, develop and implement career events and publications; prepare letters, flyers, mailers and other materials to publicize College and Career Center services, resources and speaker programs.
College and Career Center Technician

Contact, schedule and arrange guest speakers form local business community, colleges and military services to present information regarding specific occupations.

Schedule visitations by representatives from local colleges; organize, coordinate and publicize career-related events and other opportunities for students to learn about higher education and vocational training and preparation.

Work cooperatively with the business and industrial community to provide pupils with career information.

Coordinate the daily operation of the school's College/Career Center including scheduling of visits by parents and guest speakers.

Maintain current lists and bulletins concerning scholarships and other financial aids available; provide information concerning specialized scholarships and assistance in completing application forms.

Provide work permits to eligible pupils.

Maintain records of Career Center activities and programs; maintain inventory records of materials and equipment and assist in determining purchase priorities.

Supervise student aides.

Create a positive and warm atmosphere of concern and helpfulness in the Center; decorate and maintain bulletin boards.

Orient large and small groups to the Center and its activities; conduct tours of Center.

Participate in the coordination and implementation of grade level-specific career development activities as assigned.


College and Career Center Technician

OTHER DUTIES:

Attend appropriate workshops and conferences as assigned.

Maintain master calendar of events of Center.

Perform related duties as assigned.

IV. Distinguishing Characteristics

Positions in this class require skills in organization, and communication, including specialized contact with students, staff and the community. This position requires possession basic clerical and computer skills.

V. Employment Standards

A. Knowledge of:

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Operation of a computer and college and career guidance program software.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.
Public speaking techniques.

B. Ability to:

Learn policies and objectives of the Career Center.
Learn sources of college and career resources and informational materials.
Learn methods of career assessment.
Learn financial aid and scholarship policies and procedures.
Prepare and deliver College and career center orientations.

College and Career Center Technician

Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and college and career guidance program software.
Maintain records.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Plan and organize work.
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C. Education/Training/Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years work experience, preferably with students in an organized setting.

VI. Specific Qualifications:

Must pass Clerical and Computer tests.
California Driver's License required.


Date January 18, 2001

Range 21a

Position Code CCA