Job Description
Job Description
Career Services Advisor
About The Job
Fortis Institute in Towson is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Career Services Advisor. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.
Fortis Institute provides educational programs that deliver essential career skills in high demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.
Job Description
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to be a part of the Career Services team. This is a full time, professional position reporting directly to the Director of Career Services. This position may require some evening and Saturday hours.
The Career Services Advisor coordinates and assists in job search and placement for graduates and students, maintains confidential and detailed client and referral records, delivers and/or coordinates presentations, workshops, and seminars as appropriate to the position, evaluates and resolves student inquiries, issues, and problems, and ensures appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, company, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policies, procedures and legal requirements.
Responsibilities include:
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Developing and maintaining active and positive relationships with employers to ensure sufficient employment opportunities for graduates.
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Working collaboratively with all staff, faculty, and corporate personnel to ensure overall understanding of graduate abilities and campus goals.
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Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with students, while providing career assistance through workshops, personal advisement in career exploration, resume writing and job search skills.
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Organizing and maintaining detailed employment information on graduates and tracking placement rates for each program.
Requirements:
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High School diploma or equivalent
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Knowledge of, or experience in HVAC and/or Electrical Trades - a plus
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Outstanding communication, organizational and follow-up skills.
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1 to 3 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Company DescriptionFortis Institute is proud of our long history of providing education to students that leads to the opportunity to learn, grow, and move into a rewarding career. We provide educational programs that are focused on assisting our graduates in obtaining employment and a lifetime of professional growth. The hard work and dedication of our employees has been a key factor in our success.
Our parent company, Education Affiliates, is a company that takes pride in the importance we place upon our employees. Our success as a company is due to the people who work in our schools: they take care of our students and help them learn and grow into their careers while maintaining compliance with all regulatory agencies. We strive to be known as a high-quality organization which values our students above everything else.
In order to remain a leader in our industry, Education Affiliates is focused on hiring new employees who will contribute to our students’ success. We look for employees who are passionate about education and
Company Description
Fortis Institute is proud of our long history of providing education to students that leads to the opportunity to learn, grow, and move into a rewarding career. We provide educational programs that are focused on assisting our graduates in obtaining employment and a lifetime of professional growth. The hard work and dedication of our employees has been a key factor in our success.\r\n\r\nOur parent company, Education Affiliates, is a company that takes pride in the importance we place upon our employees. Our success as a company is due to the people who work in our schools: they take care of our students and help them learn and grow into their careers while maintaining compliance with all regulatory agencies. We strive to be known as a high-quality organization which values our students above everything else.\r\n\r\nIn order to remain a leader in our industry, Education Affiliates is focused on hiring new employees who will contribute to our students’ success. We look for employees who are passionate about education and