Example of Duties:
- Manage drop-in career services
- Provide individual and group assistance with resume, cover letter and job search skills preparation for students and alumni
- Conduct outreach to potential speakers and employers and organize and facilitate group workshops and special events designed to increase awareness of career opportunities
- Provide career advisement presence on campus and virtually.
- Incorporate social media and career advisement strategies through virtual and on-line resources such as LinkedIn, Handshake and Focus 2
- Maintain records and statistics on student success
- Develop and implement career programming focused on specific trends in employment and/or highlighting opportunities geared to specific majors
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in education, counseling, business or related discipline
- Previous experience in career development, job placement and/or Human Resources Recruiting/Employment setting
- Sensitivity to the needs of the student population of an urban community college
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and interpersonally
- Computer literate, proficient in the use of on-line and social media communications
- Must be able to work one evening per week and occasional Saturdays