Career Advisor

Universal Technical Institute; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Career Advisor to help students achieve their career aspirations. This role involves providing expert advice, fostering connections, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will develop career initiatives, assist with job searches, and conduct workshops to prepare students for employment. Join a team that values your contributions and is committed to making a difference in students' lives. If you are a skilled communicator with a passion for student success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Training

FREE Tuition for you and your family

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401K

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Weekends OFF

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of customer service experience required.
• 1-2 years of high-volume phone or sales experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in job search endeavors by creating resumes and identifying local opportunities.
• Develop career initiatives, including employer visits and virtual events.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Presentation Skills

Problem-Solving

Sales Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some College Courses

Job description

Overview

Position Overview: Are you a dedicated professional passionate about helping students achieve their career goals? Universal Technical Institute seeks a dynamic and results-oriented Career Advisor to join our team. In this critical role, you will play a vital part in guiding students toward fulfilling careers by providing expert advice, fostering meaningful connections, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

If you are a skilled communicator, a relationship builder, and a dedicated advocate for student success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What We Offer:

• $20 - $24 per hour (Based on experience)
• Weekends OFF
• Paid Training
• FREE Tuition for you AND your Immediate Family
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Ins/STD & LTD Ins
• 401K, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off

Responsibilities:

• Attention to Detail: Assist with identifying local employment opportunities, populating job boards, creating resumes, and coordinating campus events to support active students in their job search endeavors.
• Planning and Implementation: Develop and implement career development initiatives, such as employer visits and virtual events, to expose students to a range of entry-level job options.
• Organization: Adhere to ACCSC and state standards by diligently tracking and recording student and graduate employment data.
• Networking: Partner to promote and introduce students to student and manufacturer-paid MSATs by delivering informational presentations throughout their program, providing guidance and direction regarding career opportunities, and sharing the value proposition of advanced training.
• Coach: Ensure active students are prepared for industry employment by providing mock interview opportunities, resume workshops, career counseling sessions, career development courses, and job search techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or GED required; some college courses preferred.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of customer service experience required.
• 1-2 years of high-volume phone or sales experience required.
• Industry knowledge preferred.
• Solid understanding of metrics-driven environments with a proven record of meeting or exceeding defined metrics.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong presentation and sales skills.
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills independently.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.
• Travel required up to 15% of the time.

About Us: It’s all about the reputation. 55+ years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry-leading brands, 16 campuses, 5 technical schools. But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time, and that starts with yours... Come and be a part of our legacy!

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