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EMILY GRIFFITH TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Traditional 235 work days
FTE: 1.0
Salary Range: $55,099 - $66,119
Applications will be received until October 25, 2024 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at
About this job:
Provides program/industry specific career exploration support, career and program-specific advising; resume, cover letter, and application development support; and job placement support through one-on-one meetings and workshops. Holds office hours at both the main campus and at satellite campuses as appropriate.
This role works with adult learners and graduates of the College's Career & Technical Education programs, but collaborates with all departments to facilitate a seamless service delivery experience with the goal of student placement outcomes.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range . $55,099 - $66,119. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .
What You'll Do:
- Critiques and edits student and graduate resumes, cover letters, and other employment documentation and advises them on workplace etiquette, dress, interviewing and other related issues.
- Activates and maintains relationships with all graduates until employment is successfully secured within a related field of study.
- Works with appropriate college faculty and staff to develop and carry out career readiness curriculum and workshops appropriate for the related industries and careers in which students will engage.
- Coordinates with engagement and navigation staff to hold career exploration events and inform prospective students of career pathways through the incumbent's respective college.
- Keeps abreast of current employment trends, established and maintains essential business community relationships to ensure the timely placement of graduates' related field of study.
- Participates in academic department meetings with deans, associate deans, and instructors.
- Track student and employer interactions and outcomes.
- Make referrals to internal and external resources, as needed, to support program completion and job readiness and retention.
What You'll Need:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's or relevant work experience preferred.
- Three (3) years of experience and/or training that includes vocational counseling, vocational testing/assessment, vocational referrals, employment services, or career development/transition OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as Google Suite.
- Effective time management and organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.
- Excellent communications skills (written, verbal, and listening).
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population and build and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff across the entire college.
- Professional work ethic with a friendly, personable attitude dedicated to the service of students.
- Ability to identify student challenges and needs (often not vocalized), effectively communicate with students, and provide remediation or in-college assistance.
- Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new technology systems.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.