Career Services Specialist

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Career Services, coordinates the graduate student’s employment assistance process to meet student, alumni, institutional, and industry needs. Assists students in gaining meaningful employment in jobs applicable to their field of study for all diploma and Associate Degree programs. Guides students with the job search process, including teaching workshops and critiquing resumes. Coordinates Career Job Fairs with employer representatives. Provides excellent customer service to current and graduating students in accordance with the mission and purpose of the college. Coordinates and assists graduates with job interviews and obtaining entry-level healthcare career opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists students with resume development, interviewing skills, proper demeanor, attire, and other related areas to ensure and support successful graduating student employment in accordance with the mission and purpose of the college. 
• Conducts employment workshops on such topics as resume writing, finding a job/internship, networking, preparing for interviews, improving job performance, and other topics as needed. 
• Conducts mock interviews for students. 
• Develops and delivers classroom presentations on industry trends, labor market information, employment preparation, and other related topics as requested by faculty. 
• Proactively develops Career Services relationships with local employers through in-person visits and correspondence. Arranges for interviews and placements of student graduates. Secures employment for a predetermined number of student graduates per week into new positions with local employers. 
• Coordinates career job fair events; conducts employer site visits to campus; promotes program visits to students and faculty; greets employers, assists with set-up as needed, and debriefs with employers to assess satisfaction and discuss improvements. 
• Develops and maintains a database and network of employers for employment opportunities through a variety of means. 

Education:

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.

Knowledge/Experience: 

• Understands the principles, theories, and concepts of the professional discipline through practical experience. 
• Two or more years of relevant experience general required Two to three years of directly related experience or a minimum of three years’ experience in a professional environment, performing complex and responsible business office duties that includes some general support work for one or more managers in a recruiting or employment office environment

Salary : $24 - $33