Career Services Advisor

Education Affiliates; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis College in Richmond, VA seeks an energetic Career Services Advisor to help students and graduates achieve employment success and lifelong professional growth. This full-time role coordinates job search and placement, maintains confidential records, and delivers presentations, workshops, and seminars while resolving inquiries and ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Evening and Saturday hours may be required; the ideal candidate combines integrity, a positive

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; an associate degree is preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Experience in Recruiting
• Experience in Career Counseling
• Experience in Business Development
• Strong technical skills including computer applications, internet research, and analytics
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists in job search and placement for graduates and students.
• Maintains confidential and detailed client and referral records.
• Delivers and/or coordinates presentations, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.
• Evaluates and resolves student inquiries, issues, and problems.
• Ensures appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, Company, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Skills

Recruiting

Career Counseling

Business Development

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Description

Career Services Advisor

About The Job

Fortis College in Richmond, VA is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Career Services Advisor. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.

Fortis provides educational programs that deliver essential career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to be a part of the Career Services team. This is a full-time, professional position reporting directly to the Director of Career Services. This position may require some evening and Saturday hours.

The Career Services Advisor coordinates and assists in job search and placement for graduates and students, maintains confidential and detailed client and referral records, delivers and/or coordinates presentations, workshops, and seminars as appropriate to the position, evaluates and resolves student inquiries, issues, and problems, and ensures appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, Company, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree is preferred
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Recruiting
  • Career Counseling
  • Business Development
• Strong technical skills including computer applications/programs, internet research, and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, perform well under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Possess a positive attitude, the desire to help others, a self-driven nature, confident communication skills, and a results-oriented approach
• Consistently display the highest level of integrity