Career Services Representative

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Job description:

Our mission is to provide quality, value-driven training that equips students with the skills and competencies they need for entry-level positions in their chosen fields, to connect our graduates with employment opportunities, and to foster an environment of teamwork, personal growth, and respect for every individual on our campus.

We serve a student body that reflects the communities we're part of: first-generation college students, working adults, career changers, and recent high school graduates. What ties them together is a shared goal — building a real career in less time than a traditional degree takes.

We're proud of our job placement rates and even prouder of what our students tell us. In graduate and student satisfaction surveys, the message is consistent: our team genuinely cares, and students feel it. That culture isn't an accident — it's the product of staff who see admissions, instruction, and student support as connected parts of the same mission.

The Career Services Advisor is responsible for leading the career services department, ensuring that students and alumni receive comprehensive support in their career planning, job search, and professional development. The role involves building relationships with employers, guiding students and graduates through their career journeys, and managing a team dedicated to providing career-related services. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with strong communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills.

Career Services Advisor assists students and alumni with providing career counseling, organizing workshops, coordinating with employers for job opportunities, and offering support with resume writing, interview preparation, and networking. The ideal candidate is student-focused, organized, and has a passion for helping individuals achieve their professional goals.

Key Responsibilities (reports to the Campus Director):

 Execute and Implement Career Services Programs: Execute career services

programs that help students and alumni with career exploration, resume building,

interview preparation, and job search strategies.

 Employer Relations: Build and maintain relationships with local, national, and

industry-specific employers to establish recruitment pipelines and career opportunities for students and graduates.

 Career Counseling: Provide one-on-one career counseling and guidance to students and alumni, helping them identify their career goals and develop strategies for success. Provide one-on-one guidance to students and alumni on career planning, goal setting, resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation.

 Workshops and Events: Organize career fairs, workshops, networking events, and other professional development opportunities for students and alumni.

 Data Tracking, Management, and Reporting: Monitor and report on student and graduate employment outcomes, trends, and the effectiveness of career services programs. Use data to inform decision-making and improve services.

 Partnership Development: Collaborate with faculty, alumni, and external organizations to enhance externship and job placement opportunities for students.

 Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure that all services and programs are in line with industry best practices and comply with any institutional or accreditation standards.

 Job Search Assistance: Support students and alumni in identifying job opportunities, internships, and career resources tailored to their interests and skills.

 Job Leads: Distributes information on externships, summer jobs, and local part-time jobs.

 Resume and Interview Support: Review resumes, cover letters, and other job

application materials, offering constructive feedback. Conduct mock interviews to help individuals practice and improve their interview skills.

 Employer Relations: Build and maintain relationships with employers to identify job and internship opportunities. Coordinate with recruiters to host campus visits and career fairs.

 Student Outreach: Promote career services programs to students and alumni,

encouraging participation in events, workshops, and one-on-one counseling sessions.

 Resource Development: Create and update career-related materials, including guides, handouts, and online resources to support student career development.

 Collaboration: Work with faculty, academic advisors, registrars, and other departments to integrate career services into the overall student experience. Ensures that the career services department is meeting the needs and desires of the academic colleges and departments, within the limitations imposed by the size of the staff and financial support provided by the school.

 Develops new contacts: build rapport with external organizations for the purpose of expanding employment opportunities for students and alumni.

Reviews and supports the on-campus recruitment and interviewing processes as

well as resume referral and job-listing services for current students as well as

alumni. Coordinates and supervises staff professional development activities and

training, to include travel for professional development workshops, seminars, and

conferences.

Supervises graduate intern and externship students.

Supports and abides by all rules, regulations, and guidelines of the college and serves

as an appropriate role model for students at all times.

Carries out the mission of the career services office. Provides career counseling and

referrals to assist students with the career development process, including clarifying

objectives and obtaining occupational information.

Attends all staff meetings and training events.

Fulfills other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree required

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in career services, student affairs, higher education administration, recruitment, or a related field at a college or vocational school.

Skills:

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, alumni,

employers, and faculty

Knowledge of career development theories and practices

Proficiency in using career services management systems and tools

Event planning and organizational skills

Other Requirements: Understanding of the job market and employment trends, with a

proven ability to connect students to professional opportunities.

Key Competencies:

Empathy and active listening

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication, both verbal and written

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Ability to build relationships with students, employers, and colleagues

Strategic planning and organizational skills

Strong networking and relationship-building abilities

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Customer-service orientation

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Career Services: 3 years (Required)
• staffing/HR: 3 years (Preferred)