01/09/2024
Duneland School Corporation has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below.
Career Center Assistant Apply Online
Category: Support Staff/Other
Date Posted: 1/8/2024
Location: Chesterton High School
Date of Availability: when filled
Date Closing: when filled
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This position will be responsible for assisting CHS students with their college and career search as well as organizing college, vocational, military, and career visitors to CHS. This position requires the person to be very flexible in accepting assigned tasks by their supervisors with a strong sense of teamwork. This position also has a need for attention to detail and the ability to stay informed of updates to college application procedures. This position will deal with community members, parents, students and staff on a regular basis and will be expected to interact with these publics in a professional, friendly, and organized manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Educational training and experience preferred. The responsibilities and duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Each essential function is mandatory to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Assist students in the college and scholarship application process
Assist students and parents in receiving information regarding SAT/ACT registration and sending scores to institutions
Administer and maintain paperwork for Dual Credit program through Purdue Northwest and other affiliated colleges
Liaison with all military recruiters to schedule lunch visits and provide updated information regarding recruit progress
Organize College & Career Center student and community information
Maintain up-to-date material
Research and update Internet resources
Design and maintain College & Career Center web page
Process all career/college associated mail and material
Manage, supervise, and counsel all 21st Century Scholars in completing scholarship requirements
Schedule all career presenters and college representatives
Release for announcement all career and college related information to DSC Public Relations
Assist students, parents, teachers with individual college and career research projects
Prepare annual Chesterton High School Profile
Prepare and send transcripts for current students (college applications, scholarships, NCAA Eligibility Center, etc.)
Assist Guidance Counselors with letters of recommendation
Assist National Merit Nominees with the completion of their application and processes
Coordinate all principal and school nominations for scholarships (Wells Scholar Award, Porter County Foundation Lilly Endowment Scholarship, etc.)
Coordinate Financial Aid Night
Contact all established community scholarship representatives and service each business or organization with their application and award processes
Coordinate Senior Honors Night
Assist the Guidance Department with testing (ISTEP, PSAT, etc.) and special projects
Other duties as prescribed by CHS Administration
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships with all publics
Ability to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the corporation
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to multi-task with attention to detail
Proficiency in the use of all clerical technology, i.e. copiers, phone
Demonstrate professional phone etiquette at all times
Proficiency in the use of and the ability to learn all clerical software, i.e. Microsoft Office
Demonstrate organizational and time management skills
Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (includes equipment, hours, physical demands)
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is protected from outside weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.
Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all classroom equipment. A basic knowledge of operations for computers, printers, telephone systems, fax machines and copiers is required.
Hours: This position is typically expected to work an average of 5.75 hours per day and 180 days per year. Summer hours/days may be adjusted per the direct supervisor to assure adequate coverage to meet the demands of the School and job.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
All applicants must have a current application through our electronic application center at www.duneland.k12.in.us
The Duneland School Corporation is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all employment practices. Candidates will be screened, interviewed and employed based upon the successful candidate's qualifications, background, experience and needs of the Duneland School Corporation. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of personal background
Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted individually.
Duneland School Corporation uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
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Lynne Jenks
Duneland School Corporation
HR Generalist
219-983-3600 Ext 1004
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