Kapiʻolani Community College Hiring for Student Support (Student Career Specialist) – (#T) at Honolulu, HI, HI Full Time

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs office is seeking applications for the Student Career Specialist. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:

Title: Student Support (Student Career Specialist)
Position Number: 0096792T
Hiring Unit: Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
Job Location: Kapi‘olani Community College
Salary Information: Refer to salary schedules and placement information
Pay Band: Band B
Date Posted: November 17, 2023
Closing Date: December 4, 2023, 11:59 PM HST
Full-Time: Part-Time: Full-Time
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary, not to exceed June 30, 2024
Funding: Federal

Other Conditions: Continuation of position is dependent on program/operational needs, satisfactory performance, and grant funding renewal.

The Student Career Specialist will empower students to make informed decisions about their career and educational journey based in design thinking. This person in this position will work directly with Career & Technical Education (CTE) program coordinators, departments, and employers to develop networks for students to make in-person and virtual connections towards work-based learning. The person in this position will perform the full range of professional work while exercising flexible, independent judgment and discretion. The work will be completed in person and remotely, based on project needs and campus directives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides staff support in the following field of assignment or subject matter areas: career development, employer relations, and job preparation.
• Independently coordinate activities within the objectives and scope of the grant project.
• Develop and coordinate new and ongoing partnerships with businesses and industries at appropriate internship work sites.
• Work collaboratively with employer partners in developing, enhancing, and/or maintaining internship positions that align with the educational goals of the college and students.
• Collaborate with program coordinators and faculty to advise students on relevant internship or job opportunities that match their goals and interests.
• Maintain and expand career development resources to include job search strategies, interpersonal skills development, workplace culture and preparation, and transferable skills.
• Establish and present information through pre-employment workshops, career panels, and current labor market information trends.
• Manage database of on-campus and off-campus employment opportunities and internship partner sites.
• Coordinate job and career fairs.
• Manage online job and career development software, (i.e. Handshake, SECE, Focus2Career).
• Support student internships, including connecting CTE programs to appropriate internship sites, assessing, and improving internship students’ learning experiences in consultation with faculty, and performing internship site visits to monitor progress.
• Advise students and site supervisors to develop goals, objectives, and performance criteria of internship experience, and demonstrate evidence of learning.
• Create, implement, and analyze employer and student evaluations, report findings.
• Coordinate, develop and implement strategies to meet student, college, and community needs based on evaluations and other data.
• Hire, supervise, schedule, train, and approve work hours for Student Assistants.
• Manage student data and prepare reports as needed.
• Maintain program equipment and inventory of educational supplies.
• Collaborate with other Student Career Specialists to deliver project activities across three campuses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, human development, or related field and minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience of which 2 years include coordinating student support services and programs for students, or equivalent education/training or experience.
2. Working knowledge of high impact practices and principles in career center services, as demonstrated by the understanding of and ability to apply concepts.
3. Working knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and systems associated with higher education and work-based learning opportunities for students.
4. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, productive, and effective working relationships within internal and external organizations, including workgroup team members, students, faculty, staff, administration, and the community at large.
5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write procedures
   and reports, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
6. For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing
   software.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Student Affairs, or any other field that is related to the duties of the position.
2. Experience in coordinating work-based learning opportunities.
3. Experience conducting presentations, workshops and/or instruction to internal and external audiences.
4. Knowledge of practices and techniques of human resources and management.
5. Knowledge of degree programs offered at Kapi‘olani Community College.
6. Knowledge and understanding of trends that affect employment outlook.
7. Demonstrated ability to use professional judgment in a variety of settings.
8. Familiar with computer and online software to create, properly format, and maintain spreadsheets, email, and presentations.
9. Familiar with implementing online job and career development software.
10. Demonstrated commitment to and experience in promoting equity, a diverse academic environment, and a diverse workforce.
11. Demonstrated awareness of the Hawaiian Islands and the rich diversity of its peoples, in particular the values and history of the indigenous culture.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Read the “To Apply” section carefully)

To Apply:
Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

NOTE:

Inquiries: KapCC Human Resources Department, [email protected], 808-734-9573EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai’i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai’i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai’i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Kapi’olani Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, or disability in its programs and activities. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, contact Section 504 Coordinator, (808) 734-9575, 4303 Diamond Head Road, ‘Ilima 209, Honolulu, HI 96816; Title IX Coordinator, (808) 734-9542, 4303 Diamond Head Road, ‘Iliahi 116