Career Services Coordinator - North

Southern Careers Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Careers Institute in Texas is seeking a Career Services / Employer Relations professional to build employer relationships, coordinate job placement for graduates, and guide students from education to employment in their chosen fields.

You will proactively reach out to employers, understand hiring needs, and help students overcome barriers to employment while presenting in classrooms and at events. A passion for education and student success is essential.

Qualifications

• 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 or employment background in job placement, staffing, or sales is preferred
• Access to reliable transportation with ability and willingness to travel
• Familiarity with the local job market
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment

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 to enhance employer relationships and establish new partnerships
• Locate new employment sites, maintain contact with employers, and coordinate placement activities (resume submittals, interviews)
• Maintain a database of employment opportunities and career resources
• Coordinate panel discussions with industry experts for student/graduate attendance
• Attend industry networking events to build employer database
• Plan and conduct meetings/workshops on job search topics for students and alumni
• Coordinate and attend Job/Career Fairs; participate in campus and off-campus events
• Maintain awareness of employment trends and discuss research with Career Services and Education department
• Maintain contact with graduates via follow-up calls, emails, texts

Skills

Relationship-building

Time management

Public speaking

Sales/Recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s degree 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.

Benefits

• Training & Development
• Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
• Continuous Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Options
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)
• Basic Life & Accident Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• SCI is an Equal Opportunity employer