Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
This professional individual will be responsible for helping all qualifying students with internship/externship sites as well as job placement. The Career Services Advisor is responsible for performing any duties and tasks that will increase the productivity of the Career Services Department.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Meet with current students of the institution as required
- Counsel and guide students through the Career Services process
- Interface with employer network and coordinate the student placement process
- Proactively identify and contact new employer partners to expand job opportunities for graduates.
- Achieve and exceed ambitious placement and outreach goals, consistently meeting high performance metrics through results-driven initiatives.
- Perform administrative duties required to fulfill the position's requirements
- Support students by helping with resume building, mock interviews, and overall professional development
- Assist with internship/externship sites and visits
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
- Performs numerous administrative duties to assist the Director of Career Services
- Communicates regarding any concerns addressed to the Director of Career Services, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature
Experience
- Experience and interest in internal and external communications, partnership development, and fundraising
- Previous customer service experience (minimum 2 years)
- Previous administrative experience (minimum 2 years)
- Management: 2 years is a plus
Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Sales experience preferred
- Cold-calling techniques preferred
- Presentation/public speaking experience preferred
- Professional coach/mentorship experience preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
License/Certification
- N/A
Education
- PREFERRED Undergraduate, Associate
Job Type
- Full Time
Schedule
- M: 8 am – 5 pm/ 9 am – 6 pm
- T: 8 am – 5 pm/ 9 am – 6 pm
- W: 8 am – 5 pm/ 9 am – 6 pm
- Th: 10 am – 7 pm/ 9 am – 6 pm
- F: 8 am – 5 pm / 8 am – 5 pm
- S: Off
- Sun: Off
Salary
- $48,000 Annually
Company Benefits (Work status may affect eligibility for some benefits)
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401k
- 401k Matching
- Employee Discount
- Professional Development Assistance
- Referral Program
- Retirement Plan
- On-Site Leadership Training
- CPR Certification Available to All Employees
- Most Federal Holidays Off – Paid, Full Time Only
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- External Higher Education Tuition Discounts
- Access to the Fitness Center and Free Massages through The Spa at Northwest
- Mental Health Reimbursement Program
Work Location
- Las Vegas, NV
Company Accolades
- Best of Las Vegas
- Inc. 5000
- Talk of the Town
- Green Globes Building Certification
Notes to Applicant
- A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
- Please be prepared with 3-4 references during the interview process.
- Northwest Career College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Employees are eligible for a salary evaluation after 90 days. Term-based contracts are eligible for annual evaluations based on industry standards and expectations.
Disclaimer: Employment offers may be contingent upon employment verification. Northwest Career College may begin employment verification prior to hiring. Documentation for higher education, certifications, and licensures listed on your resume may be requested for accreditation purposes. If copies of these documents cannot be provided, you will be asked to update and resubmit your resume to Employee Services.