Career Center Technician

About the job Description CAREER CENTER TECHNICIAN POSTING IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL WITH PROMOTIONAL TAKING PRECEDENCE The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year. The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.lusd.org/ Current Vacancy For Immediate Hire Career Center Technician at Cabrillo HS / 6.0 hours per day (Position #2872) Application Process Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process. Tentative Testing Schedule For This Recruitment Written Testing Date: August 13, 2025 Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date: August 20, 2025 EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education And Experience In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college level coursework in a humanity, sociology, communications or related field and two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience. Examples of Duties Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide students with information on college, career, and post high school educational opportunities; administer and interpret career assessment tools; plan and coordinate on-site presentations by college and/or career representatives. Assist students with securing financial aid for post-graduation academic and/or vocation opportunities; provide information regarding financial aid, college materials, applications, online registration, scholarships and other relevant information. Provide support and organize a variety of meetings for assigned academies; recruit mentors; notify mentors and students; research and determine appropriate mentoring topics; make arrangements for food and complete facility use forms; process related purchase orders or checks according to established procedures; make arrangements for field trips, permission slips and speakers as appropriate; prepare academy accountability reports. Conduct student workshops and/or presentations to provide students with information regarding occupational programs, Career Center's services such as Career Technical Education (CTE) and Regional Occupational Programs (ROP), or other post high school opportunities; organize workshops to educate high school seniors on basic decision-making skills; conduct mock interviews and provide feedback to students. create videos for CTE. Coordinate a variety of events and activities including on-campus site visits by college and university recruiters, career days, college fairs and field trips to community colleges or businesses to enhance students’ access to educational and career opportunities. Maintain College/Career Center information and materials including brochures, reference letters, scholarship applications, computers, inventory of college catalogues, and web site locations; assure availability of materials for internal use and distribution; building websites for the program and produce videos for college recruiters Work closely with community colleges; assist with building student post-secondary schedules. Contact and schedule military recruiter visitations; provide student with testing assessments, contact recruiters for students Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees to communicate and gather information, and maintain current knowledge of program guidelines. Perform a variety of clerical activities to support students and staff including copying, filing, collating, answering phones, and other support activities as requested. Prepare a variety of documents, reports, and written materials such as individual awards, invitations, event programs, bulletins, reports and others as assigned; communicate information to parents, staff and/or students. Research educational and/or career opportunities to provide students with information on educational and/or career opportunities; solicit information and/or materials from colleges and other to enhance the Career Center reference collection and provide additional resources for students and parents. Schedule college, career and/or career and technical education assessments of students' interests and abilities; evaluate career options and develop four-year college plans. Operate standard office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software. Monitor student activities in the Career Center to assure a safe and positive working environment. Assist with job search, applications, resumes, cover letters, and placement; provide information on volunteer opportunities. OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college level coursework in a humanity, sociology, communications or related field and two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience. Knowledge Of Federal and State laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the employment of minors. College admissions requirements and application process. Financial aid application processes and requirements. Computer software and video editing software. Scholarship application process and resources. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy. Record-keeping techniques. Telephone techniques and etiquette. Ability To Perform a variety of activities in support of career center operations and services at an assigned high school site. Provide assistance and guidance to students in career planning, colleges, testing, financial aid and vocational work experience activities. Research, evaluate and select career planning information. Schedule and arrange for visits and presentations by college and career representatives. Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Maintain career center informational materials. Type or input data at an acceptable rate of speed. Maintain confidentiality. Meet schedules and timelines Supplemental Information All sections of the application must be completed. Incomplete applications will be screened out. The section titled "Your Record of Experience" must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position. A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application. ALL correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders. PLEASE include three (3) professional references (this can include paid or unpaid volunteer work, persons who know of your work) Application and Selection Process All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position. The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination. Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. The final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list. A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered. Open and Promotional examinations are open to applicants inside and outside the Lompoc Unified School District. To qualify for the promotional examination, employees must have permanent status in the Lompoc Unified School District as a classified employee. Promotional Only examinations are open to current Lompoc Unified School District classified employees only. For employees to qualify for the promotional examination, they must have permanent status in the District as a classified employee. Dual Certification examinations are open to all applicants, including current Lompoc Unified School District employees and those from the general public. Dual Certification results are integrated into one eligibility list based on rank. Eligibility lists are generally valid for up to one (1) year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission. If you require disability accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify the Classified Human Resources office in writing by the final date of this recruitment (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment). The Lompoc Unified School District reserves the right to limit the applicants in the second examination, the Qualifications Appraisal Interview, to a number which can be expected to be used during the life of the eligibility list. Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans upon initial hire. Employment Requirements Employment Verification: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the District must verify that all new employees, at the time of hire, have proof of their right to work in the United States. Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB 1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information. Medical and Physical Requirements: Verification of freedom from tuberculosis will be required. A medical examination may be required of eligible candidates. Anti-Discrimination Statement: The Lompoc Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and sexual harassment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, marital status, parental status, family status, pregnancy status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in all educational programs, school related or school-sponsored activities, school attendance or employment policies which may have an impact or create a hostile environment at school as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disability Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and other applicable laws and regulation. For questions or concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying or sexual harassment, please contact the District's Discrimination, Equity, and Title IX Compliance Officer: Assistant Superintendent Education Services, 1301 N. A ST, Lompoc CA 93436 (805)742-3300 Lompoc Unified School District offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, accident insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. A fully paid District provided medical plan is provided for each full-time classified employee. A full-time employee who does not enroll in a medical plan will automatically be enrolled in the least expensive medical plan. A less than full-time employee working at least four (4) hours or more a day may enroll District provided plans at a prorated rate. Employees can choose to enroll and purchase dental, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance. District paid family and single-vision plans are offered to all employees regardless of full-time or part-time status. 01 Testing and Interview Dates Notice: Please note and save the following dates for testing and interviews. All communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method. Written Test Date: August 13, 2025 Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date: August 20, 2025 I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided. 02 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed? High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Professional degree Doctorate degree 03 Career Center Technician – Do you have at least two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience? Yes No 04 Career Center Technician – If you indicated having two or more years' of increasingly responsible clerical experience, please describe where and how you gained this experience including: 1. Names of employers or volunteer work, 2. Dates of employment or volunteer service, 3. Duties performed, 4. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A." 05 Before submitting your application, please make sure you have done the following: 1. Read the job description and understand the position you are applying for. 2. I meet the required experience and education requirements listed and have clearly stated my relevant experience and education on my application, including any proof of education required (this standard will be used to screen ALL applications received). 3. You have completed all sections of the application and answered all questions thoroughly. I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided. Required Question See more