Career Services Specialist [Part-Time]

Career Services Specialist [Part-Time]

Salary

$26.18 Hourly

Location

Oregon City Campus, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, OR

Job Type

Part-Time, Non-Union

Job Number

2526-00314

Division

Academic Foundations and Connections

Department

Student Life and Leadership

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire a Career Services Specialist. This is a part-time, non-union, non-exempt, and non-benefits-eligible position. This position works a maximum of 19.5 hours per week, scheduled during the times of 9a-4p, Mon-Thu, with final schedule to be worked out with supervisor.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought.

CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to the college's strategic priorities and seek to build relationships in support of community well-being.

At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.

OVERVIEW:

The Career Services Specialist guides students and other patrons of the Career Center through career development, job search strategies, and professional growth. This individual works in coordination with Supervisor and Career Services Coordinator to ensure smooth operations of the Career Center on a daily basis. They provide excellent customer service, clear and consistent communication, and espouse the colleges values in their work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Meet with current and prospective students in the Career Center to inform and advise on career information, educational offerings and community resources.
• Manage an assigned caseload of student appointments and independently provide individualized career coaching and job search assistance through scheduled appointments and drop-in services, including resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, job search strategies, and employment applications.
• Conduct career development assessments to determine training, educational, career, and personal needs, reviewing career assessments, work history, and college transcripts, and referring students with barriers to their success to the appropriate resources on and off campus.
• Plan, design, and present career/job search workshops or refer to partner programs.
• Provide students with information on academic pathways that meet their educational needs.
• Maintain and develop a broad base of knowledge relevant to college programs, career development tools and services, workforce development, college policies, services, and personnel.
• Utilize college and career services technologies, including Handshake, Navigate, Colleague, Outlook, Career Coach, and other applicable platforms to support student services, assist employers, manage appointments, and maintain accurate service documentation.
• Support daily Career Center operations, including student inquiries, appointment scheduling, drop-in services, employer engagement, and recruitment activities.
• Assist with communication among college employees regarding Career Services and Cooperative Work Experience (veterans services, career services, advising, evaluation/graduation services, Cooperative Work Experience, career counseling, Work source and instructors).
• Provide support to the Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) program Coordinator.
• Generate correspondence, reports, forms, tables, presentations, marketing materials and student records.
• Assist with maintaining and updating department website pages.
• Assist in development and implementation of events in collaboration with college and agency partners, including career and job fairs, orientations, and information sessions.
• Maintain safeguards around confidential and/or sensitive files and documents.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with college faculty and staff, other organizations, and the public.
• May service as an advisor to exploratory student cohorts.
• Work on special projects as directed.

AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• May provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate.

• Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.

• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Qualifications

MINIMUM/MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Equivalent to a Bachelors Degree and one to two years related experience, or an Associates Degree and 3-4 years of related experience, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

Other Job Elements

The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position requires minimal (20-40%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills assemble, build or repair machines or other objects. Frequent (51-80% of the time) use of office equipment.

The position requires little (0-5%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work are not difficult, and only require a usual degree of agility and hand eye coordination.

The work environment is usually well-protected, with minimal hazards or obstacles (5-20%). There is little or minimal element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are usually comfortable, with minimal (5-20%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Position may have minimal responsibility for driving.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Work under the direction of the appropriate Director, who provides general guidelines regarding department and college policy. Established college policies and procedures, State and Federal rules/regulations, and departmental protocols, guidelines, and standard operating procedures dictate actions. Additionally, receives day-to-day operational guidance and work coordination from the Career Center Coordinator.

Additional Information

Application Instructions

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all the qualifications listed in this job posting, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application, including work history relevant to the position and attach the following electronic documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position
• If applicable: Veteran and/or Oregon National Guard's preference documentation

Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidates demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

Please remove all graduation and other education related dates from your application materials.

For application support, please refer to this guide or contact NeoEd's support team @ 855.524.5627.

Veterans Preference

Under Oregon Law, qualified Veterans and current or former Oregon National Guard members may be eligible for Veteran's preference when applying for positions with CCC.

Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans' disability preference letter.

Documents Required

• MEMBER 4 COPY of DD Form 214 or 215
• NGB Form 22 or 55

For information regarding Veterans Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx

Terms of Employment

• All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college and requires a flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Those offered employment will be required to complete and sign forms before initiating the background check step.
• CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
• CCC does not support employment permits or visas.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Why work at Clackamas Community College?

Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, stimulating environment where your voice makes a difference? Clackamas Community College is looking for talented, bright and motivated people like you! We want you to join the CCC community where your inspired motivation will help define our students educational experience.

For more than 40 years, Clackamas Community College has been changing with the times and working to meet the needs of the community.

These benefits may be subject to change.

Sick Leave:

Sick Leave- 1 hour for every 30 hours worked

PERS:

Qualifying employees will receive contributions to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

01

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer?

• Yes
• No

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In 200 words or fewer, please highlight your experience guiding students through career exploration.

Required Question

Employer Clackamas Community College

Address 19600 Molalla Avenue

Oregon City, Oregon, 97045

Website http://www.clackamas.edu