Category:: Professional
Department:: Student/Academic Affairs
Locations:: Holyoke, MA
Posted:: Nov 6, 2019
Closes:: Dec 16, 2019 - 11:59 PM EST
Type:: PT No Benefits

About Holyoke Community College:

The Commonwealth's oldest two-year public college, Holyoke Community College serves more than 10,000 students annually in credit and noncredit programs and courses. The college holds articulation agreements with more than 27 colleges and universities, and is the largest transfer feeder to both UMass Amherst and Westfield State University. Recognized for its Honors Program, online learning curriculum, learning communities, and personalized support of students, HCC also offers a wealth of professional development opportunities through the Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development.

Job Description:

Under the guidance of the Dean of Enrollment Management and College Access Programs and the Perkins Grant Coordinator, the Career Liaison will be responsible for working with students at local/regional middle schools and high schools through an organized approach to guide the students in career exploration and development activities with the aim of aiding them in making informed future college and career decisions and increase their success in Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways of choice. This position is grant funded and may not be refunded after June 30, 2020.

DUTIES:

1. Works with local/regional middle schools and high schools to develop a systematic framework to aid CTE (Career Technical Education) students to make informed plans and decisions about future education and career opportunities.
2. Incorporates pieces of DESE's My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP) and MEFA's Your Plan for the Future into the framework.
3. Carries out career exploration and development activities to inform students and facilitate future education and career plans, including information about non-traditional fields.
4. Provides students with hands-on experiences of industries of interest, such as through simulation, site visits, and/or a fair.
5. Provides career and labor market information to students.
6. Organizes, maintains, and manages records.
7. Collaborates within Admissions office and other offices on campus as needed.
8. Follows College and grant policy and guidelines.
9. May need to drive the HCC van to transport students to and from activities.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and experience working with middle school and high school students; experience with program coordination or teaching; excellent communication and leadership/facilitation skills; excellent record-keeping and organizational skills; a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Career Technical Education; knowledge/expertise in (CTE) careers.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.

COMPENSATION: $28.29/hr., non-benefited.

HOURS: 15 hrs. max/week

FUNDING: Perkins Grant

Additional Information:

Holyoke Community College is committed to excellence and opportunity through diversity in education and employment. Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, and national origin, in its education programs or employment.

- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Interest (Cover Letter) and
• List of references with names, email addresses, & telephone numbers of three professional references

DEADLINE: Screening will begin will applications received by November 20, 2019. Additional applications may be considered until position is filled.

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