NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
Career Resource Specialist
Mission Viejo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$7,540/mo - $10,661/mo
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Career Resource Specialist to coordinate student employment and work experience programs. The role involves providing career guidance, assisting with job search efforts, and collaborating with various departments to maintain compliance with relevant regulations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participates in program management and development; participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as guidelines, procedures, and current business practices for assigned operations and services
Participates in the selection of assigned staff; participates in the orientation and training of new employees, student workers, temporary staff, and volunteers; schedules, trains, and provides technical and functional work direction to assigned lower-level staff, volunteers, and student workers; prioritizes work assignments; reviews and validates completed work for accuracy
Prepares and administers budget(s) for assigned area; assists in preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations; assists in submitting justifications for budget items; allocates funds to proper budget codes; monitors and tracks expenditures in a timely manner; provides regular budget reports to administrator for control of expenditures; assists in resolving budget issues and problems; processes budget/expense transfers; recommends budget revisions; contacts vendors/suppliers for estimates and prepares contracts, as necessary
Provides instructional design support, education, and training to faculty and staff relating to career resources, software, and online systems; develops and updates professional development programs for students on software applications and career related including software application support; provides training and instruction to students, faculty, and staff in the use of distance education; develops accessible distance education delivery systems in compliance with established regulations; recommends methods or accessibility for instructional materials, textbooks, multimedia videos, and web-based coursework used in career related and distance education courses
Conducts research on up-to-date career planning materials and resources; selects and purchases a variety of resource materials including books, brochures, directories, and computer software programs
Provides technical and instructional guidance to faculty and students concerning the operation of computers, occupational software/internet-based programs, and computerized assessment programs; provides instruction on how to access a variety of resources for career and college information; provides assistance on how to research and obtain information on scholarships, grants, and internships
Resolves operational and administrative problems; identifies problem areas and issues; conducts research to find alternative solutions; makes recommendations; oversees and assists in implementation of recommendations; performs complex computer and technical troubleshooting and upkeep related to the assigned area; liaisons with IT and/or vendors, as necessary
Provides a full range of advisement services; assists students with exploring careers, developing an understanding of the employment environment, and implementing career decisions; assists students in identifying career interests, goals, and objectives; provides referrals, as appropriate, in support of educational and career goals
Provides information and assistance to students regarding the availability of educational programs, and occupational, certificate, and special training programs; provides information about colleges, financial aid, study abroad opportunities, careers, scholarships, and related information
Conducts research and interprets occupational, educational, and economic data regarding colleges, career trends, career opportunities, and related data to aid students in making and implementing occupational goals and objectives
Provides orientations to students and faculty in assigned area including career programs and resources; delivers promotional, informative, and motivational presentations to small and large groups; develops, prepares, delivers and implements workshops, career programs, and career events
Meets with, and selects, professional members of the community to arrange programs, presentations, and guest speakers/panels to provide students with occupational, job search, and industry information; serves as a liaison between the college and community regarding assigned programs and operations
Liaisons with others, as necessary, to advertise and market the assigned area, including the use of websites, social/new media, printed materials, and presentations; develops and designs posters, flyers, informative career materials, handouts, brochures, and bulletin board displays; composes and produces newsletters for distribution to faculty, staff, and students
Organizes, evaluates, coordinates, budgets, purchases, and selects assessment test materials; coordinates with counseling staff, administrators, and outside vendors; provides information to counselors on how to administer tests; updates counselors on new test procedures; scores assessments; assists in the interpretation of assessment tools for students and community members seeking career direction
Coordinates meetings related to assigned program; represents area of assignment; participates on, and provides staff support to, a variety of committees, task forces, and boards
Participates in the collection and auditing of various moneys; reconciles receipts and generate reports
Performs the duties of lower-level classifications within the area of assignment, as needed
Perform related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, liberal studies, psychology, business, or a related field
Four years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, including two years of working in career counseling/advisement, job placement, job development, human resources, or a related field, preferably working within an educational institution
Knowledge of philosophy, operational characteristics, services, activities, goals, and objectives of the assigned area; specialized functions, activities, operations, rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions related to the area of assignment
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the area of assignment
Knowledge of instructional design principles and practices
Knowledge of distance education delivery systems
Knowledge of advanced methods and techniques of career planning and counseling
Knowledge of advanced interviewing and advisement techniques
Knowledge of current and future labor market trends and their application to career opportunities
Knowledge of a full range occupational, industry, and job search information
Knowledge of a wide variety of resource materials utilized in career counseling
Knowledge of career information systems
Knowledge of current office practices, procedures, methods, and computer equipment, software, peripherals, devices, and applications related to the work; word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, and databases
Knowledge of generating and analyzing reports from systems and databases; principles, practices, and procedures of complex statistical and administrative research and report preparation
Knowledge of principles and practices used to establish and maintain files and information retrieval systems
Knowledge of principles and practice of recordkeeping, and principles and procedures of business letter writing
Knowledge of work organization and office management principles and practices
Knowledge of processes, procedures, and practices of budget and contract preparation and administration; accounting principles and procedures
Effective written and oral communication skills in English, including correct usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in public speaking, public relations, outreach, advertising, marketing, and providing excellent customer service
Knowledge of techniques to facilitate effective interaction with people on an individual or group basis
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Knowledge of principles and practices of providing training, work direction, and guidance to lower-level office staff and student workers
Knowledge of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, disabilities, ages, and socio-economic statuses of others
Knowledge of confidentiality requirements when dealing with sensitive information
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety policies and procedures
Knowledge of district and college organization, operations, policies, and objectives
Ability to learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities
Ability to coordinate, oversee, and implement the operations, services, and activities of assigned area
Ability to plan, organize, and implement programs, workshops, seminars, and services regarding career guidance, planning, and job searching
Ability to use technologies and materials to employ evolving informational technologies for instructional programs and distance education
Ability to perform a variety of responsible and difficult professional, programmatic and administrative duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative
Ability to assess student needs, provide advisement, develop viable plans and alternatives, and make appropriate on- and off-campus referrals
Ability to assist students in identifying career interests, goals, and opportunities
Ability to prepare and administer budgets and contracts; perform basic accounting procedures
Ability to operate office equipment including hardware, software, peripherals, and devices supporting word processing, desktop publishing, database management, and spreadsheets
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English
Ability to develop, maintain, and foster effective cooperative, collaborative, and inclusive working relationships
Ability to effectively represent the assigned area to the college and outside individuals and agencies
Ability to interact extensively with and respond to requests and inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and the public
Ability to work effectively under pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact on a variety of tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities
Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and personal initiative in resolving confidential, difficult, and sensitive situations
Ability to provide lead functional and technical work direction and training to assigned staff, student workers, and volunteers
Ability to report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job
Ability to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and organization of assigned area; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures
Ability to attend a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, presentations, and training sessions on-and off-site, as required
Preferred
A master's degree in career counseling, guidance counseling, education, business administration, human resources, or a closely related field is highly desirable
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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