Job Details

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Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant's cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Position Information

Posting Number: 20141972S

Position Title: Career Resources/Counseling Aide

Location: Skyline College

Department: Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Development

Percentage of Full Time: 100%

FLSA: Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)

Min Salary: $65,280 (annual)

Max Salary: $83,316 (annual)

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Who We Are

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning.

The Position

Under general supervision, the Career Resources/Counseling Aide is involved in planning, coordinating, and implementing a variety of services related to student career resources, information, and services. Duties include:

• Exchanging information with students, college staff, employer representatives, and others concerning career program services and information.
• Conferring with management and other staff regarding program plans, service enhancements, staffing requirements, program evaluation, publicity, scheduling, and other matters.
• Meeting with potential employers to identify job placement opportunities.
• Assisting students in determining existing job skills and the skill requirements of various career opportunities.
• Coordinating the administration of career assessments and diagnostic surveys.
• Planning and coordinating the logistics of job fairs and community activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, human resources, or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful related experience of increasing responsibility that has included interviewing and assessment.
• Experience with event planning and coordination.
• Demonstrated cultural competence.

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and medical plan premiums. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System.

Open Date: 03/07/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

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