Career Services Advisor

Talentify; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Front Loaded PTO

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) – with Employer Contribution

Job summary

South College Orlando is seeking a Career Services Advisor to join the Student Services Department on campus. This full-time, on-campus position focuses on helping graduates secure employment and providing career resources.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of college/university experience, with strong communication, data analysis, and workshop facilitation skills. Responsibilities include coordinating job placements, preparing resumes, and organizing career

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years’ experience at a college or university setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to gather data, compile reports, and analyze information.
• Ability to develop and present Career Services workshops.

Responsibilities

• Assist graduates with securing in-field employment and coordinate with employers.
• Provide resume/cover letter support and mock interviews.
• Plan and conduct Career Services seminars and workshops.
• Maintain graduate placement records and generate annual statistics.
• Coordinate on-campus job fairs and attend community events.

Skills

Effective communication

Data gathering

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Workshop delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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

11 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 Orlando 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.