Career Services Manager

Want to make a legitimate difference in the lives of others while also working for a manager who values work/life balance? Then Neumont College of Computer Science is the place for you! We are “Improving Lives through Education” by creating tomorrow’s computer scientists! We are tirelessly passionate about education, innovative and inclusive. Employees at Neumont love their jobs while also enjoying generous paid time off to include 17 paid holidays (including Christmas through New Year’s), generous H.S.A. employer contributions…just to name a few. Located in the heart of downtown SLC, Neumont is looking for vivacious and dynamic employees to join our small family team and start making a difference!

The Career Services Manager is responsible for implementation of student related Career Services activities at Neumont College including career preparation meetings and counseling, job search preparation, salary negotiation, mock interview workshops, coaching students on resumes, job search tactics, organizing Career Week activities, and teaching the Career Readiness course.

RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Work with students on job search tactics, employment planning, setting expectations and final career preparations, coaching students on interviewing and resume writing.
• Remain current on market value for compensations.
• Work with employers to identify the best employment opportunities for Neumont graduates.
• Host Career Services events including Career Weeks, presentations, interviews, etc.
• Work with Corporate Relations personnel in developing outreach strategies to build new recruiting relationships.
• Teach course on career preparation, personal branding and job search tactics.
• Maintain all graduate Career Services records to assure up-to-date and accurate student placement record keeping, as required by accreditors, USDOE, State, and other governmental agencies.
• Ensure that all required reports are completed accurately and timely and presented to the requesting director and/or supervisor.
• Verify all Neumont job placements after each graduate begins new employment.
• Administer follow-up surveys to assess graduate and employer satisfaction with Neumont training programs.
• Set clear, measurable goals for graduate employment and track metrics toward those goals.
• Provide placement services to graduates who need re-placement services.

QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of four years Career Services or customer services experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications or Computer Science is preferred.
• Experience and comfort developing and delivering presentations to small and large groups.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABIBILTIES REQUIRED

• Impeccable interpersonal skills and time management skills.
• Superb written and verbal communication, organization, and business process development skills.
• Must be a leader, strategic thinker, have creativity and initiative.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be customer service oriented and work in a team environment.
• Must be enthusiastic and motivational, with a sensitivity to students’ needs and interests.
• Must be consistent in work performance and meeting deadlines.
• Must not be afraid to embrace technology.

BONUS SKILLS

• Experience in talent acquisition or recruiting, including experience working with candidates on interview preparation, resume development, etc.
• Familiarity with HigherEd reporting requirements preferred.
• Experience working with and counseling students in a higher education setting.
• Teaching experience a plus.

SCHEDULE: 40+ hours a week. Occasional evenings and weekends, with advance notice, some travel.

REPORTS TO: CFO / Vice President, Finance

SUPERVISES: None

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Sitting for extended periods
• Standing for extended periods

NCCS is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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