Career Services Coordinator

Smith Chason College; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 2,755,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Chason College is seeking a Career Services Coordinator to support students and alumni with job search activities, resume development, and placement resources. The role collaborates with campus departments to ensure timely guidance and a student-first experience.

The coordinator maintains graduate records, assists in building career strategies, and supports compliance with accreditation and placement standards. A customer-service mindset and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related administrative support experience required.
• Associate degree preferred; related coursework in career services, recruiting, or placement is a plus.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office and internet research.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong resources to students and graduates for job search and placement.
• Assist in resume building to maximize opportunities for externships and graduates.
• Maintain graduate and alumni records and verify job information.
• Respond quickly to information requests and provide assistance.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain a student-first environment.

Skills

Admin support

Database management

Computer skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

Job Title

Career Services Coordinator

Status

Non-Exempt/Hourly

Type

On-Campus / Hybrid as permitted by Campus Director

Reports To

Sr. Career Services Advisor/Campus Director

Purpose

The Career Services Coordinator ensures all Smith Chason College future, current, and past students have the tools and information they need to be successful in their careers. The Career Services Coordinator assists in all aspects of Career Services including developing job leads and assisting graduates and alumni with their job search. Assists in developing career building strategies, works with others in the Career Services Department to achieve objectives and to ensure school compliance with state and accreditation regulations relating to placement. This is a particularly important role in helping Smith Chason College deliver on the pledge we make to our students: our focus on providing a promising career through an engaging, instructive, and supportive environment that continues beyond graduation.

Overall Job Responsibilities

• This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed in this role
• Provide strong and viable resources to students and graduates in their job search
• Provide resume building assistance to facilitate maximum placement opportunities for externship and graduated students
• Use Smith Chason systems to maintain accurate electronic graduate and alumni files and database. All graduate job information and waiver information must be documented and verified
• Quickly responds to requests for information and provide assistance
• Promote importance of registries for all students and graduates
• Keep current on all programs offered and continually seek to enhance program/school knowledge
• Collaborate with other departments in a positive and productive manner to ensure a student-first environment
• Additional duties as assigned by Sr. Career Services Advisor and/or Campus Director

Overall Education/Qualifications/Competencies

• One year of related administrative support experience required
• Associate degree preferred. Acceptable experience includes career services; sales; recruiting; and job placement in a vocational industry
• Strong technical skills including computer applications/programs, internet research, database management, and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, perform well under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Non-negotiables include a positive attitude, the desire to help others, a self-driven nature, confident, and results-oriented
• Be able to effectively collaborate with other team members to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly campus objectives
• Other necessary character traits include being a team player and having the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Always behave in a professional manner in way of appearance, demeanor, and attitude
• Consistently display the highest levels of integrity in all that is done

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Can independently move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, other office machinery, and perform repetitive motions
• Must have sufficient hearing and speaking ability to communicate in person or on the phone/computer with others
• Must be able to occasionally function in activities that include walking, bending, squatting, and reaching

Culture of Care

Culture of Care is our commitment to create a supportive environment in which every student can achieve their educational and career goals. Culture of Care encourages one-on-one relationships. Creating a culture that focuses on the student and their wellness. This includes understanding the student's complex lives. It is about creating a school where everyone feels welcomed by:

• Creating a sense of community in all interactions and communications with students
• Identifying problem areas and offering assistance
• Opening up safe conversations for cooperative solutions
• Holding students to standards and goals that will ultimately make them successful in their careers

Overall Education/Qualifications/Competencies

• One year of related administrative support experience required
• Associate degree preferred. Acceptable experience includes career services; sales; recruiting; and job placement in a vocational industry
• Strong technical skills including computer applications/programs, internet research, database management, and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, perform well under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Non-negotiables include a positive attitude, the desire to help others, a self-driven nature, confident, and results-oriented
• Be able to effectively collaborate with other team members to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly campus objectives
• Other necessary character traits include being a team player and having the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Always behave in a professional manner in way of appearance, demeanor, and attitude
• Consistently display the highest levels of integrity in all that is done

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Can independently move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, other office machinery, and perform repetitive motions
• Must have sufficient hearing and speaking ability to communicate in person or on the phone/computer with others
• Must be able to occasionally function in activities that include walking, bending, squatting, and reaching

Culture of Care

Culture of Care is our commitment to create a supportive environment in which every student can achieve their educational and career goals. Culture of Care encourages one-on-one relationships. Creating a culture that focuses on the student and their wellness. This includes understanding the student's complex lives. It is about creating a school where everyone feels welcomed by:

• Creating a sense of community in all interactions and communications with students
• Identifying problem areas and offering assistance
• Opening up safe conversations for cooperative solutions
• Holding students to standards and goals that will ultimately make them successful in their careers