Career Resource Assistant

Workweek

Up to 29 Hours | Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Anticipated Schedule: Monday through Thursday: 8:30am - 3pm (30-minute unpaid lunch), and Fridays: 8am - 12pm.

Position Summary

The Career Resource Assistant provides assistance to community members, students and alumni who are conducting a job search or seeking resources related to career advancement or skills development. This position is based in the McHenry County Workforce Center, located in Woodstock, Illinois, and may be asked to travel occasionally to McHenry County College’s (MCC) campus for meetings and/or events.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and organizing of the McHenry County Workforce Center’s Career Resource Room
• Guide volunteers and individuals conducting job searches, resource collection, and making use of the Center’s computers and software applications
• Maintain regular communication with the MCC’s Workforce Development team and participate in departmental meetings as appropriate
• Assist with maintaining a comprehensive resource library by collecting, organizing, reviewing, classifying, and updating/purging career planning materials, business cards, reference books, and catalogs, as needed
• Assist customers and instructors in locating materials, both hard copy and electronic
• Conduct Career Resource Room orientations to demonstrate the use of Center materials, which include, but are not limited to: written materials and computer terminals, including various software and internet sites dedicated to career development and advancement
• Identify resources for program coordination, and refer customers to transportation systems, childcare providers, local support services and agencies for basic need resources
• Disseminate information regarding the services, programs, and classes offered at McHenry County College
• Maintain demographic information, resource usage log, and review statistical reports
• Maintain working relations on both the McHenry County Workforce Center, Woodstock, and the McHenry County College campuses
• Support MCC’s Adult Education program and McHenry County Workforce Center with Adult Education class enrollment and testing at the Center
• Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
• Refer clients to partner agencies
• Support Adult Education with referrals and registration appointments
• Coordinate on-site hiring events, including scheduling the companies that attend
• Schedule community members online for their workshops
• Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year customer service
• Internet job search capabilities
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  
  

Skills and Specifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong typing skills
• Ability to learn new technological applications
• Ability to work well with a variety of personalities and to establish relationships with colleagues and community members
• Willingness to work in a dynamic environment and the ability to be receptive and responsive to changing goals, needs and priorities
• Ability to work in a high-quality, focused service environment with excellent organizational skills and a professional manner
• Demonstrate and possess a strong understanding of cultural competency and able to communicate effectively to different audiences
• Ability to deliver clear, compelling presentations in front of an audience
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Understanding of career development best principles and terminology
• Attention to detail
• Provide basic technical support related to presentations, meeting and/or other audio-visual needs
• Demonstrate sound problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Organize and display resources within the Center
• Creativity to encourage the use of the Center
• Commitment and respect for diversity, equity and inclusion
• Commitment to the College mission, vision, values, and goals
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at

McHenry County College provides part-time employees a competitive bank of vacation, sick, and personal leave time along with an optional Sick Leave Pool; part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours a week also receive up to 15 paid holidays depending on their work schedule. The College also offers employees the opportunity to save for retirement through deferred compensation plans.

Part time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week are eligible to receive a tuition waiver for up to nine (9) credit hours for courses taken at MCC. In addition, the College also provides tuition reimbursement for pre-approved course work taken at a regionally accredited institution upon successful completion of such course.