Career Development Coordinator

Plan, organize, and participate in coordination and outreach efforts with educational, community, non-profit, and other organizations and City of Las Cruces departments to develop and offer work experience opportunities.

Work Situation Factors:

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

Physical Factors:
Light physical demands; mostly desk work requiring the ability to lift and carry files, supplies, and equipment; frequent use of a personal computer.
Environmental Factors:
Work is performed in an office setting with travel to other offices and locations which may involve exposure to varied weather and traffic conditions.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

First consideration may be given to current City of Las Cruces Employees who meet all the minimum requirements.

Full-time, regular, exempt position.

This position is graded RX16.

• Coordinates paid or unpaid work experience opportunities (e.g., career exploration, internships, externships, and job shadowing) with individuals and organizations to include the Las Cruces Public School's Academic Career Experience (ACE) Program for grades 11-12, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and other community groups and associations.
• Develops and tracks work experience opportunities such as job shadowing, internships, mentorships, and co-op opportunities through NMSU/DACC, or other educational institutions, to provide information and reports on outreach and development efforts.
• Consults with customers to analyze, facilitate, and resolve related issues; provides information and assistance within scope of authority to assure timely, accurate, and appropriate communication and levels of customer service.
• Meets with department supervisors to ensure the success of the work experiences and to identify and resolve issues regarding the educational partnerships and student placements.
• Prepares and presents various special and recurring reports; creates, maintains, and updates records and information in various mediums and formats to provide accurate and timely information; gathers information to construct summary job duties, requirements, and expectations; coordinates with other organizations to provide information and market available opportunities.
• Coordinates and/or facilitates training opportunities designed to develop an understanding of workplace culture, expectations and responsibilities, professional communication, self-awareness, appropriate social skills, resume-writing, job seeker aids, professional development and other related skills.
• Identifies, tracks, and evaluates trends and the demand and interest in the programs; provides appropriate recommendations to implement changes, or provide additional programs or partnerships.
• Participates in community boards, work groups, and/or organizations that connect people to professional Career Development resources; keeps up to date with educational trends, needs, and the impacts to the economic development of the community.
• Develops and maintains timely, detailed, and accurate documentation of processes to ensure standard operating procedures exist, are current and readily available.

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources, Education, Social Services, or related field PLUS one (1) year of related work experience. A combination of education, training and experience may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certification(s):

Valid driver's license may be required or preferred. If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.

General knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, regulations, and theories related to the operations and functions of human resources administration in the public sector including, methods and techniques used in the development and delivery of training; principles of organizational analysis and development; current principles and practices of confidential records and file management; principles and techniques of current office management practices and procedures; customer service and effective communication principles, standards, and methods; methods and standards for preparing business correspondence, appropriate business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, proofreading and editing; business mathematics; modern office equipment, business and personal computers, business office software applications, and report generation; City organization and related regulations, operations, and policies and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet critical deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, interpret, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, and regulations governing related activities, programs, and functions; research and compile applicable information and maintain timely and accurate records; monitor and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and data; communicate effectively and appropriately in verbal and written forms; prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations; review documents and extract relevant information; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; present a positive image; timely and accurately enter data and generate reports using a personal computer with basic and specialized software applications in performing daily functions; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to ensure achievement of strategic goals and objectives.

Skills in: developing programs; participating in and creating and conducting outreach and networking opportunities; conducting research, analyzing information and issues, defining problems, and evaluating alternatives to recommend methods, procedures, and techniques for improved processes and resolution of issues; preparing and presenting special and recurring reports and effectively presenting subject matter in a group setting; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; working efficiently and effectively independently, or as a member of a team; researching and synthesizing data, evaluating alternatives and making logical recommendations based on findings; preparing accurate reports and appropriate business correspondence; updating information, files, and records in various formats and mediums; reviewing, evaluating, verifying and maintaining accurate records, calculations, and documentation; updating information, and identifying and reconciling errors; operating standard office equipment and a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing correspondence using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation demonstrating effective interpersonal communication skills; maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising judgment and understanding in all personnel related situations and daily interactions with customers to meet performance standards and customer service expectations.

Employment Type: Full-time Regular