• Assists the Coordinator of the Career Exploration Center in the daily operations of the Center.

• Greets users as they enter the CEC and orient them to the functions of the CEC.

• Accepts, screens and routes telephone calls concerning activities and operations of the office, directing inquiries as appropriate and/or providing information.

• Provides CEC assistance, support and information to students, faculty, and staff.

• Works with users individually and in groups to assess their place in the career exploration process and their current needs.

• Collaborates with users to develop career exploration plans which meet their needs.

• Learns about and become proficient in the use of career resource materials, books, websites, tools, and technology including career related assessments, My Plan, Career Coach, Pathful Explore, My Career Shines, and MyFloridaFuture.

• Offers workshops and make class presentations describing CEC services and the career exploration process.

• Promotes the CEC and its mission at student-oriented events.

• Develops collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners.

• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.

• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Reports to: Coordinator, Career Exploration Center
 

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job. 

• Multi-task - able to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response. 

• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.

• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames. 

• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs. 

• Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.

 
Application Process:  All applicants must submit a completed online application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume, and unofficial college transcripts to be considered for this position. The letter of intent must describe your interest in working as the Part-Time Specialist, Career Exploration Center at Santa Fe College and explain the skills, strengths and experience you can bring to this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made. Official transcripts for purposes of employment are defined as those sent directly from the awarding institution to an agent of Santa Fe.