Career Services Coordinator

Southern Careers Institute; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA & FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Job summary

Southern Careers Institute is seeking a dedicated Career Services professional in Texas to help graduates secure employment and build strong employer partnerships. You’ll engage employers, coordinate job fairs, and support students in their job searches while traveling to sites as needed.

A passion for education and student success is essential. You will cultivate relationships with employers, create strategies to reach hiring goals, and collaborate with the Education department to align

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years practical work experience required; degree and five years related experience preferred.
• Experience in career services or employment background in job placement or recruiting is preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local employers and partners to identify opportunities for students and alumni.
• Develop plans to achieve graduate employment goals and coordinate placement activities.
• Conduct site visits to strengthen existing ties and establish new partnerships.
• Coordinate and attend job/career fairs and campus events; manage follow-up with employers.
• Maintain a resource library and communicate employment trends to stakeholders.
• Plan meetings/workshops on job search topics for students and alumni.

Skills

Relationship-building

Time management

Public speaking

Networking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

Job description

We call it being a life changer, but you’ll call it a job you love while helping others find the same. You’ll have a hand in improving the lives of countless SCI students throughout Texas by working with impassioned educators and campus faculty in a collaborative, interactive environment to create optimized environment for our students.

Ideally, this candidate will have a background in recruiting, education, or sales, as the role requires strong relationship-building skills with both students and employers. Excellent time management is essential, along with the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

This individual will play a critical role in supporting our graduates as they transition into the workforce. Responsibilities will include assisting students in securing employment within their chosen field of study, proactively reaching out to employers to understand hiring needs and job qualifications, and helping students identify and overcome any barriers to employment.

The candidate must also be comfortable speaking in front of a classroom, as they will regularly engage with students in group settings. Above all, we are looking for someone with a genuine passion for education and a strong commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with local and regional employers, non-profits, government organizations and community partners to identify employment opportunities for students and alumni;
• Develop and implement plans and strategies to achieve graduate employment goals;
• Conduct site visits for the express purpose of enhancing existing relationships with employers / sites and establishing new partnership opportunities;
• Locate new employment sites, maintain contact with employers, and coordinate placement activities (resume submittals, interviews, etc.). Document all employer relations activities in Student Administrative System;
• Maintain a database of employment opportunities and resource library, including career guidance references, employment literature, and related information;
• Coordinate panel discussions with industry experts for student/graduate attendance;
• Attend industry-related networking events to build potential employer database;
• Plan and conduct meetings and/or workshops on job search topics for students and alumni;
• Coordinate and attend Job / Career Fairs; participate in campus and off-campus events, including graduation and marketing events;
• Actively maintain an awareness of employment and industry trends and discuss research with Career Services and Education department as appropriate;
• Maintain contact with graduates by generating follow-up calls, e-mails, texts, etc.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years practical work experience required; Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree and five years of related experience preferred
• Experience in career services preferred or employment background in any of the following: job placement at a vocational school, college, or university; staffing agency, recruiter; government sponsorship agency; or marketing/sales;
• Access to reliable transportation with ability and willingness to travel;
• Familiarity with the local job market;
• Work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Training & Development
• Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)
• Basic Life & Accident Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• SCI is an Equal Opportunity employer

About Southern Careers Institute

SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we’re just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.

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