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Harrisburg Area Community College
Career & Transfer Education Advisor (Perkins Grant)
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$59,838 / year median in Pennsylvania
+3% projected growth
Job Description
This is position is 100% Grant Funded and is subject to annual evaluation. This position will report to and support student at both the Harrisburg and Gettysburg campuses as well as other students college-wide via Zoom .
Job Summary:
The Career & Transfer Education Advisor is accountable to the Assistant Director, Career Education for providing career advising, transfer coaching, informing students of available college services, and referring students to appropriate college/community resources.Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required and three years of experience related to career counseling or career education, human resources, or similar field.Licensing Requirements:
Valid driver's license. Required to be compliant with PA Child Protective Service Laws. For additional information, please visit https://hacc.edu/HumanResources/NewHire/index.cfmHiring Range:
$48,182-$60,227Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in higher education, particularly at the community college level Experience with career counseling and with career development Experience having worked with multiple career assessment tools and an understanding of labor market data Experience in transfer advising, particularly at the community college levelJob Specific Task List:
Direct student support by providing academic coaching and career advising for students in GTE programs, with emphasis on dislocated workers to include Trade Act and WIOA students, and, students in CTE programs who are pursuing a career in non-traditional gender roles. Career coaching to include assisting students with career research, interviewing and soft skills development, resume writing, and use of career resources. Facilitate in person, remote and virtual transfer planning sessions for transfer-bound students 4. Guide students through the process of transferring from HACC to their selected four-year school. Responsible for developing and fostering professional relationships with community organizations, Career-Link partners, and HACC faculty and staff to enhance services for students. Facilitate career workshops, presentations and events for student groups in CTE programs and academic classes related to these programs. Collaborate with Techlink Consortium partners to facilitate CTE school visits to increase student participation in SOAR articulations at HACC. Develop and facilitate on-line career student based activities and services for students in CTE programs and assist students in completing on-line career assessments/tools and review results. Participate in other College and community service activities, as assigned and allowable per Perkins Guidelines. - (Essential) Travel to other HACC locations as needed to support students Perform other duties as assigned. - (Standard)Job Type:
Full Time 12 Month If part time, hours per week:N/A About Us:
www.hacc.eduOur Purpose:
Learning for all; learning for life.Our Core Values:
A Circle of Caring Caring by Creating Our Future Together We work together to shape and build our preferred future. We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation. We set high goals and strive to achieve them. We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future. Caring for Each Other We are gateways to student success and opportunity. We promote respect, collegiality, and equity-mindedness in all we say and do. We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust. We are growth-minded, believing that each of us is capable of learning, developing and growing to support our mission. Caring by Doing What is Right We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards. We provide the most accurate information available in all communications. We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams. We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.Benefits
- Professional Development