Career Services Advisor

Description

Career Services Advisor

Benefits

• Front Loaded PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Career Services Advisor Description

We are now seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual for the position of Career Services Advisor to join our Student Affairs Department at the Pittsburgh (Online) campus.

This job is Full-Time - On Campus role.

Responsibilities:

• Assist all graduates in securing in-field/related field employment in order to meet the institutional placement benchmark.
• Work with industry/businesses to determine present and future employment needs and generate interest in South College graduates.
• Coordinate job placements with prospective employers, determine job descriptions, and recommend graduates for interviews. Follow up on graduate placement.
• Meet with students to provide resources and assistance with mock interviewing, resume and cover letter writing assistance, and job search strategies.
• Assist in planning career services seminars for graduates, alumni, and the general public.
• Maintain an electronic file for each graduate that includes required documentation of employment. Enter placement information in student database.
• Maintain statistical records on graduate employment, long-term and short-term.
• Survey and compile annual statistics for graduates, employers as to job satisfaction with graduates, and alumni.
• Coordinate job fairs on campus, attend community events to promote the college, and attend high school career fairs as requested.
• Report to supervisor weekly on employment status of graduates and activities of the office.
• Serve on college committees as designated

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to develop and present Career Services workshops