General Information
| Job Description | CAREER SVC SPEC 2 | Working Title | Career Services Advisor/Mentor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004515 | Grade | 19 |
| Department Name | Education - D01067 | Department Head | Eric Latham |
| Supervisor | Eric Latham | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|
Generic Scope
| Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. |
Custom Scope
| Utilizing a theoretical understanding of career development, advises students and alumni within a limited area of career services, such as individual counseling, career planning, or improving job search competencies. Receives guidance from higher level Career Services Specialists. |
Department Custom Scope
| UCR Extension is the continuing education division of UC Riverside offering a wide range of programs designed to meet the needs of students and employers. Extension is launching a new apprenticeship program in partnership with employers of IT and Advanced Manufacturing industries. Reporting to the Director of Program Development, the Career Service Advisor/Mentor supports the development of apprenticeship opportunities by providing guidance to students of Extensions IT and Manufacturing certificate programs and supporting relationships with community partners. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 2 - 4 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience advising continuing education students. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of public job and career support systems, i.e., WIOA, America's Jobs Centers, Employment Development. | Preferred |
| Experience advising or counseling adult student populations in higher education settings.. | Preferred |
| Experience implementing or providing programming support in continuing education organization. | Preferred |
| Relationship management experience. | Preferred |
| Experience working with diverse populations including veterans, military spouses, people with disabilities, women, people of color, or the formerly incarcerated. | Preferred |
| Experience with job, internship, externship, practicum,or apprenticeship placement. | Preferred |
| Experience working with IT and Advanced Manufacturing industries. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Helps clients identify their interests, values, skills, and personality, and understand how these factors relate to academic/career satisfaction and choice.
|
30 |
Provides guidance/assistance in researching educational and occupational opportunities.
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25 |
Helps with decision making, goal setting, action planning, and identifying internal/external obstacles to obtaining goals.
|
15 |
| Uses standard quantitative and qualitative assessments to help clients assess career goals. | 10 |
| Conducts and adapts workshops and programs to meet students' and staff members' needs. | 10 |
| Implements outreach efforts to increase participation and interest in programs and services. | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to work with people from diverse cultures. | Required |
| Ability to use computer systems and applications, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills. | Required |
| Skill in communicating with a broad spectrum of shareholders. | Required |
| Basic knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling processes, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques. | Required |
| Ability to travel locally. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of UCR Extension programs. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of businesses local to UCR Extension. | Preferred |
| Basic knowledge of UC programs, career services, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |