Career Services Advisor

Northwest Career College; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Professional Development Assistance

Referral Program

Access to the Fitness Center

Mental Health Reimbursement Program

Job summary

A career-focused educational institution in Las Vegas is seeking a motivated Career Services Advisor. This role involves guiding students in their career development, connecting with employers, and managing placement processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer service and administration, with strong communication skills. A commitment to achieving ambitious placement goals is essential. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal and external communications, partnership development, and fundraising.
• Minimum of 2 years in customer service.
• Minimum of 2 years in administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet with current students to guide through Career Services.
• Develop partnerships for student placement.
• Achieve placement and outreach goals.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

Effective oral and written communication skills

Sales experience

Cold-calling techniques

Presentation/public speaking experience

Professional coaching/mentorship experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate, Associate

Job description

Job Summary

This professional individual will be responsible for helping all qualifying students with internship/externship sites as well as job placement. The Career Services Advisor is responsible for performing any duties and tasks that will increase the productivity of the Career Services Department.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Meet with current students of the institution as required
• Counsel and guide students through the Career Services process
• Interface with employer network and coordinate the student placement process
  • Proactively identify and contact new employer partners to expand job opportunities for graduates.
• Achieve and exceed ambitious placement and outreach goals, consistently meeting high performance metrics through results-driven initiatives.
• Perform administrative duties required to fulfill the position's requirements
• Support students by helping with resume building, mock interviews, and overall professional development
• Assist with internship/externship sites and visits
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Manage and execute a high volume of administrative tasks essential to meeting position requirements
• Communicates regarding any concerns addressed to the Director of Career Services, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature

Experience

• Experience and interest in internal and external communications, partnership development, and fundraising
• Previous customer service experience (minimum 2 years)
• Previous administrative experience (minimum 2 years)
• Management: 2 years is a plus

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Sales experience preferred
• Cold-calling techniques preferred
• Presentation/public speaking experience preferred
• Professional coach/mentorship experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

License/Certification

• N/A

Education

• PREFERRED Undergraduate, Associate

Job Type

• Full Time

Schedule

• M: 8 am – 5 pm/ 9 am – 6 pm
• T: 8 am – 5 pm/ 9 am – 6 pm
• W: 8 am – 5 pm/ 9 am – 6 pm
• Th: 10 am – 7 pm/ 9 am – 6 pm
• F: 8 am – 5 pm / 8 am – 5 pm
• S: Off
• Sun: Off

Salary

• $48,000 Annually

Company Benefits (Work status may affect eligibility for some benefits)

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k
• 401k Matching
• Employee Discount
• Professional Development Assistance
• Referral Program
• Retirement Plan
• On-Site Leadership Training
• CPR Certification Available to All Employees
• Most Federal Holidays Off – Paid, Full Time Only
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• External Higher Education Tuition Discounts
• Access to the Fitness Center and Free Massages through The Spa at Northwest
• Mental Health Reimbursement Program

Work Location

• Las Vegas, NV

Company Accolades

• Best of Las Vegas
• Inc. 5000
• Talk of the Town
• Green Globes Building Certification

Notes to Applicant

• A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
• Please be prepared with 3-4 references during the interview process.
• Northwest Career College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Employees are eligible for a salary evaluation after 90 days. Term-based contracts are eligible for annual evaluations based on industry standards and expectations.

Disclaimer

Employment offers may be contingent upon employment verification. Northwest Career College may begin employment verification prior to hiring. Documentation for higher education, certifications, and licensures listed on your resume may be requested for accreditation purposes. If copies of these documents cannot be provided, you will be asked to update and resubmit your resume to Employee Services.