Career Services Advisor

Full Job Description

Are you a staffing and/or recruiting professional who enjoys helping college graduates secure their first job??

If you answered yes, then this is the ideal role for you.

The Career Services Advisoradvises students regarding career interests and strategies, job search methods, resume preparation and related matters including personal and professional development for graduates of a healthcare vocational college. The Career Services Advisor coordinates and assists in student job search readiness, search execution and job placement for students in accordance with our policy relating to placement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet established goals and objectives as provided by the Director
• Ensure accurate entry of all placement activities into the Career Services Portal
• Work with local and national managers to identify job opportunities for each pending graduate, assist in gaining an interview and winning the job
• Maintain positive relationships with employers to place current and future graduates.
• Engage and actively partner with students from admissions to employment with activities such as: mock interviews, professional workshops, resume writing, and workforce preparation
• Assist students in the job search and advise them on procedures for obtaining employment
• Partner with students, alumni and employers to schedule employment interviews.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
• Conduct graduate exit interviews and required graduate paperwork to determine and evaluate job interests
• Conduct follow up activities with students and employers regarding resume submissions and interviews
• Develop relationships with new employers on consistent basis to generate placements exceeding 80% of graduates; no less than 75% during the Annual Reporting period for the graduates available for placement
• Enters all activity, student/grad/employer information and job orders into database properly and in real-time
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required ? Coaching experience
• Contacts and existing business relationships in the market a plus
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and to develop credibility
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Database management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to make evaluative judgments
• Interviewing skills
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations

Experience and Education:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

At least 2-4 years of proven success directly related to HR, people development experience, Career Services or employer talent operations strongly preferred.

At least 1-2 years corporate B2B relations, sales, corporate outreach or marketing experience preferred.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Career Services: 2 years (Required)
• staffing/HR: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Huntington Park, CA (Required)

Work Location: In person