Career and Employment Services Specialist

Career and Employment Services Specialist Central Community College provides an awesome benefit package to full-time employees! No employee premiums for Health/Dental Insurance; CCC pays 100% of the premium cost regardless of elected coverage level. Retirement contribution from CCC 9% (staff) and up to 10% (faculty). Staff: Vacation accrual of 1.5 days/month and paid holidays, including a week long winter break. Faculty: 175 day contract. Requisition Details Position Information EEO Statement Central Community College, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, CCC is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. Central Community College is an EOE . In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), CCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes. Central Community College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. Job Title Career and Employment Services Specialist Campus Columbus Other Full-time or Part-time? Full Time Department Student Success Classification Hourly Exempt / Non Exempt Status Non-Exempt Grant Funded No Degree Required Bachelor Degree Preferred Bachelor Experience Required 1-3 Years Estimated Hours per Week 40 Salary Posting Number P01703 Position Summary Information Qualifications Required Bachelor’s Degree General Summary The Career and Employment Services Specialist supports student success through a comprehensive career services program encompassing employer and student relationship development, career advising/coaching, job search assistance, employment readiness, apprenticeships, Cooperative Education facilitation, program planning, and academic advising for students. These services are provided to current, prospective, and alumni students. This position develops and maintains collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, employers, workforce agencies, educational partners, and community organizations to strengthen career pathways and workforce connections for students. Essential Functions Essential Functions Oversees the Career and Employment Services operations to include: career assessment administration, advising of deciding majors, employer relations, apprenticeships, Cooperative Education, and other career readiness services for students, prospective students, and alumni. Essential Functions Provides academic advising and educational guidance to students by planning programs of study and schedules. Recommends courses and determines appropriate educational solutions for undecided, transfer, and AAS students. Meets with continuing students to review/revise long-range academic program goals in Academic Planner. Follows up with advisees on Early Alert reports. Essential Functions Provides individualized and ongoing career development, advising, coaching, and mentoring to students, prospective students, and alumni about job readiness and career exploration services, including self/career assessment, mock/panel interviews, resume development, job shadowing, social media etiquette and job searches. Assists students in exploring a range of career and work possibilities that match their career goals and workplace fit. Essential Functions Coordinates various career-readiness programs and activities including job fairs, employer fairs, classroom presentations, and open house events to serve students, faculty, staff and employers. Essential Functions Manages the online job posting and career resource platforms, including employer memberships, approval of job postings, vendor relationships, contract records, and site updates. Promotes employment opportunities and provides career-related resources to students, alumni, and the campus community. Essential Functions Develops and maintains relationships with employers, workforce agencies, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and community partners to expand employment, apprenticeship, internship, and other work-based learning opportunities for students and alumni. Essential Functions Collaborates with campus faculty to implement and administer the Cooperative Education program. Oversees student documentation and files, maintains regular communication with participating students, and establishes and maintains learning management system courses for each Cooperative Education program area. Conducts student site visits, consults with program faculty regarding student progress and learning outcomes, and submits final grades. Essential Functions Coordinates and serves as a liaison between businesses and program faculty to develop and provide apprenticeship opportunities for employers and students. Supports employers throughout the apprenticeship registration process and maintains communication and relationships through site visits. Maintains apprenticeship records and data. Assists students through the placement process and provides career coaching and support. Develops and delivers apprenticeship presentations, information sessions, and orientations for employers, students, and community partners. Essential Functions Serves on various campus and college committees such as New Student Registration and Orientation, Early Alert Call Team, and Academic Recovery Specialist Team. Advises Student Clubs and Organizations and assists with divisional and institutional initiatives as assigned. Posting Detail Information Open Date 10/12/2026 Close Date 11/01/2026 Approximate starting date of employment 11/30/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter / Letter of Application Resume Highest Degree Obtained Transcript Optional Documents Other Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr cccneb.edu