RPED Career Readiness Instructor FY26

In addition to adhering to the general guidelines as specified by the Faculty/Staff Handbook, the Title III Grant, US Department of Education, Title III Project Director, Dean of Students, the President, and Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, responsibilities will include the following:

•Assist with the development of lessons on career readiness, including job search strategies, workplace ethics, and soft skills.

•Assist students in creating resumes, cover letters, and professional portfolios

•Support students from enrollment through graduation.

•Conduct mock interviews and provide feedback on interviewing techniques.

•Assist with time management, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills workshops.

•Guide students in career exploration, goal setting, and workforce expectations.

•Create a database of local internships and job opportunities.

•Assess student progress and provide individualized support when needed.

•Resolve problems by clarifying issues; researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions; implementing solutions; escalating unresolved problems.

•Stay current on industry trends, employer expectations, and workforce development initiatives.

•Maintain accurate records of student participation and outcomes.

•Work collaboratively with other departments and services across the college to understand processes, systems, and services and to resolve student issues,

•Work closely with the Job Placement Coordinator, Grant Coordinator and Project Director.

•Closely track students’ progress, through communication and analytics, for each academic term to ensure class attendance and academic progress.

•Complete purchase orders

•Track student graduation and job placement data for annual reports.

•Perform any other duties assigned by the Title III Project Director, the Associate Dean of Students, the Dean of Students and the President.

•A minimum of an Associate degree in Career and Technical Education, Business, Human Resources, Education or related field.

•Demonstrated experience working with first-generation, low-income students.

•Effective/excellent oral and written communication skills.

•The ability to effectively plan and organize work.

•Knowledge of secondary and higher education organizational structure.

•A Bachelor’s Degree.

•An understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the Alabama Community College System.

•Effective written and oral communication skills.

•Ability to organize and work independently.

•Effective interpersonal skills.

WCCS is an equal opportunity employer and enrolled in E-Verify. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. WCCS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. WCCS reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Applications must be completed online using our online process. Human Resources’ contact information is as follows:

Human Resources Department

Wallace Community College Selma

3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway

P. O. Box 2530

Selma, AL 36702-2530

Phone: (334) 876-9319, 876-9338

Fax: (334) 876-9334

Website: www.wccs.edu

A complete application package consists of:

1. WCCS application,
2. A resume,
3. A copy of transcript(s) verifying required degree. Please print name as listed on transcript, if different from last name listed on application.
4. Work experience verification in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Required Qualifications” section. Verification should be printed on company letterhead and must include dates of employment, position title(s), and duties performed. A work verification from either your current or previous employer must be provided. Remember that the work experience verification completion is your responsibility.

Please Note: If you are applying for more than one position, please submit a separate, complete application. In the event the position is reposted, a new application packet must be submitted.

Application Deadline

All application information must be received by 12:00 P.M. on the closing date. Final applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered. A complete application package is the responsibility of the applicant.

Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policies and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

WCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is enrolled in E-Verify.