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Los Angeles County, California, United States

Committed, highly-trained volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are appointed by a judge to an individual child’s foster care case, to act and advocate for the child’s best interests in court and in all aspects of their life, making a positive difference and giving them an opportunity to thrive.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Under the general direction of the Chair, Vice Chair and MSO, manage the Bioengineering Department M.S. & Ph.D. programs, including the fiscal management of graduate funds for student support. Administer the graduate admissions process, interpret policies and procedures and provide counseling in the areas of program/graduation requirements, registration and enrollment, degree procedures, and student financial support. Coordinate graduate written and oral exams from exam scheduling to room reservations for the exams. Act as the department representative to students, faculty advisers, Graduate Division, Student Accounting, Registrar's Office, and HSSEAS Office of Academic & Student Affairs. Coordinate the annual new graduate student recruitment visit, Graduate and Undergraduate Open House, BMES activities, and attend commencement to help with student lineup. Maintain the department website as it pertains to Student Services and ensure the integrity of online computer systems related to all graduate student activities. Work with HSSEAS OASA Office & Registrar's Office to schedule courses for the graduate and undergraduate programs and coordinate course teaching evaluations. Handle personnel/payroll as it pertains to the hiring of Academic Apprentice Personnel (GSR, TA, Readers) and serve as the parking coordinator for the department. Work with the ABET Chair in gathering data and preparing documentation quarterly for ABET Accreditation of the undergraduate program. Other duties assigned as needed.

Coordinator has full responsibility for counseling students and graduates with respect to job placement. The coordinator creates and maintains relations with law firms, corporate legal departments, nonprofit organizations and other employers. In addition, the incumbent must assist graduates in obtaining appropriate employment opportunities and assist Paralegal Training Program (PTP) students in obtaining appropriate internship opportunities. It is expected that the incumbent maintain familiarity with all aspects of the PTP, in order to effectively respond to inquiries from prospective students, students, graduates, prospective employers, employers and other members of the legal community. It is required that the incumbent maintain graduate records in accordance with ABA guidelines and maintain compliance with all ABA guidelines for Student Services.

Performs all aspects of customer services and record keeping associated with WIA case management. Places customers into jobs according to WIA contract goals.General Duties and Responsibilities:•Greet and orient customers about programs, services, and WIA processes.•Determine client eligibility and suitability for WIA programs.•Enroll suitable customers into WIA program and into JTA system.•Administer, score, and interpret client vocational assessments if needed.•Maintain client records, including eligibility documents, case notes, WIA forms, and other documentation, as appropriate.•Provide clients with career counseling, job placement, other agency referrals and follow-up tracking and documentation.•Assist customers in the Job Resource Center or in Workshops, as needed, to determine which customers might be good candidates for the WIA Program.•Attend Antelope Valley Partners meetings as scheduled.Attend:•Weekly staff meetings of WorkSource California Center.•Monthly Case Manager meetings in Antelope Valley.•WIA training seminars and workshops as they relate to the duties and responsibilities of the Coordinator

•Provide individual and group advisement on career and job development•Evaluate individual employment qualifications to ensure hire-ability•Prepare individuals for employment; critiquing resumes, interviewing skills and job search methods•Assist in the creation and maintenance of online job database•Assist in the facilitating transition from unemployment to work through lecture and personal counseling•Direct and operate career services at Canyon Country Campus•Research and analyze employment trends in Los Angeles and California•Develop, coordinate and implement career related workshops and course curriculum•Collaborate in the organization and execution of department Career Job Fair and Resume Rally •Request information from employers in order to evaluate position minimum requirements •Work in concert with other departments and community organizations to best serve customers

Certificate, Paralegal

Activities and Societies: PTP Alumni Board Member

Master Of Science Degree (Ms), Educational Counseling

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Bachelors, Sociology