Career Services Advisor

South College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Front Loaded PTO

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) – with Employer Contribution

Job summary

South College Atlanta campus is seeking a highly motivated Career Services Advisor to join the Student Services Department. This on-campus, full-time role focuses on helping graduates secure employment in-field or related areas and building relationships with local employers.

You will coordinate job placements, provide resume and interview resources, and plan career services seminars for graduates, alumni, and the public. Strong communication and data-tracking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years’ experience at a college or university setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to gather data, prepare reports, and analyze problems.
• Experience planning career services seminars.

Responsibilities

• Assist all graduates in securing in-field/related field employment.
• Work with industry/businesses to determine employment needs and generate interest in South College graduates.
• Coordinate job placements with prospective employers, determine job descriptions, and recommend graduates for interviews.
• Meet with students to provide resources and assistance with mock interviewing, resume and cover letter writing, and job search strategies.
• Assist in planning career services seminars for graduates, alumni, and the general public.
• Maintain an electronic file for each graduate with employment documentation and enter placement information in the student database.
• Maintain statistical records on graduate employment, long-term and short-term.
• Survey and compile annual statistics for graduates and employers on job satisfaction.
• Coordinate job fairs on campus and attend community/high school career fairs as requested.
• Report to supervisor weekly on employment status of graduates and office activities.
• Serve on college committees as designated

Skills

Communication

Data gathering

Reporting

Analytical thinking

Workshop presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Career Services Advisor

Benefits:

• Front Loaded PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

Over 20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Career Services Advisor Description:

We are now seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual for the position of Career Services Advisor to join our Student Services Department at the South College Atlanta campus.

This job is a Full-Time - On Campus role.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist all graduates in securing in-field/related field employment in order to meet the institutional placement benchmark.
2. Work with industry/businesses to determine present and future employment needs and generate interest in South College graduates.
3. Coordinate job placements with prospective employers, determine job descriptions, and recommend graduates for interviews, follow up on graduate placement.
4. Meet with students to provide resources and assistance with mock interviewing, resume and cover letter writing assistance, and job search strategies.
5. Assist in planning career services seminars for graduates, alumni, and the general public.
6. Maintain an electric file for each graduate that includes required documentation of employment. Enter placement information in student database.
7. Maintain statistical records on graduate employment, long-term and short-term.
8. Survey and compile annual statistics for graduates, employers as to job satisfaction with graduates, and alumni.
9. Coordinate job fairs on campus, attend community events to promote the college, and attend high school career fairs as requested.
10. Report to supervisor weekly on employment status of graduates and activities of the office.
11. Serve on college committees as designated

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• 1-3 years’ experience at a college or university setting

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to develop and present Career Services workshops.