Salary Range: Grade PT-10: $25.74/hour

Job Type:

Job Number: CL23-00604

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Division:

Closing: Continuous

Job Description

CLASS SUMMARY
Under general supervision - Assess, advice and direct students to job resources or appropriate programs; performs related duties as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Assist students with resume and cover letters, completing applications and interviewing skills. Refer students to occupational and training information, campus services, and occupational resources. Create and/or present career center workshops, market services to classes and participate in job fairs. Phones or makes on-site contact with present or potential employers to develop jobs and/or to visit workers at their job sites; reviews job orders; reviews continuing education and/or training programs; counsel students on job search qualifications and techniques; meets with counselors and instructors to coordinate placement efforts; directs students to appropriate job openings or programs; conducts group orientation programs for students; screens non-profit organizations' requests for CETA jobs; directs students to counselors; prepares regular and special reports.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
This class reports to designated administrator or supervisor.

Job Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Good Knowledge of: employment market in the area; various alternative programs (e.g., work-study, trainee, apprenticeship available); qualification for those programs; interview techniques which need to be taught to students; legal criteria for assessing job opportunities. Knowledge of: basic counseling techniques; business economics; problems of the students seeking employment. Ability to: communicate effectively with students, faculty and employers; follow-up on leads on own initiative; match student capabilities with placement opportunities and direct students to most appropriate placement; determine exact requirements and demands of specific placement opportunities.
License: valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of training and/or experience equivalent to an A.A. degree with course work in social sciences, business, and/or counseling, and one year's experience in employment interviewing and placement or a related field.
ABOUT RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The District includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.
EEO STATEMENT
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is committed to the concept and principles of staff diversity and equal employment opportunity by prohibiting discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Applications from all persons interested in the position are encouraged. SELECTION CRITERIA Application ScreeningIn addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:

• Education experience (breadth and depth)
• Work experience (breadth and depth)
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Bilingual ability if applicable
• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse socio-economic communities
• Professional growth activities
• Specialized skills training
• Leadership skills
• Written and/or oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem Solving Skills

Based on the information presented in the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview. Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool. InterviewApplicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

• Oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem-solving skills

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants should contact Recruitment in the Human Resources Office for assistance. Application ProceduresThe position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin on April 25, 2023. To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete online Rancho Santiago Community College District Online application that includes the items listed below no later than April 24, 2023. People & Culture will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.
A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:

• RSCCD Online Application
• Resume - details all relevant education, training, and other work experience

This applicant pool may be used for vacancies in the same classification occurring within the next six months.

Foreign Transcripts: Education completed outside of the United States must be equivalent to that gained in the conventional/accredited United States education programs to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), a United States-based credentials evaluation service, must translate and evaluate Foreign transcripts. Conditions of EmploymentSelected candidate(s) is required to complete the following prior to employment as part of the onboarding process:

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States (by in-person appointment in People & Culture)
• Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam
• Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/3988412/career-technician

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