Career Services Advisor: Employers & Student Success

Ember Education; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. in Bakersfield is seeking a Career Services professional to support students and graduates in securing employment. The role focuses on Employment, Externship/Certification Tracking, and Career Services Skill Development under leadership supervision.

The position involves employer development, externship coordination, resume and interview coaching, and maintaining compliant documentation, with a metrics-driven, activity-based management approach.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three years of job development, career services, agency recruiting experience.
• Degrees from accredited U.S. institutions preferred; foreign degrees evaluated for equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Employment: conduct employer calls and site visits; meet activity goals; maintain relationships with students and graduates; attend networking events.
• Externship & Certification Tracking: source externship sites; supervise externships; administer presentations; monitor attendance and performance; support licensure processes.
• Career Services Skill Development: assist resumes, job search strategies, and interview techniques; coach students in job search; conduct career skill workshops.
• Operational: ensure compliance and accurate documentation; support campus events and graduation activities; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Language Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. in Bakersfield is seeking a Career Services professional to support students and graduates in securing employment. The role focuses on Employment, Externship/Certification Tracking, and Career Services Skill Development under leadership supervision.

The position involves employer development, externship coordination, resume and interview coaching, and maintaining compliant documentation, with a metrics-driven, activity-based management approach.