Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
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 Services 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