Career Services Coordinator - North Campus

Southern Careers Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401K Retirement Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Southern Careers Institute in Texas is seeking a Student Support Services professional to help graduates transition into the workforce by building relationships with employers and coordinating job placements. You will engage with educators and campus faculty to create an optimized environment for students’ success.

The role emphasizes outreach to employers, organizing job/career events, and supporting students with job search strategies, interview prep, and ongoing follow-up in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Background in recruiting, education, or sales is preferred.
• Excellent time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with students and employers.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local and regional employers to identify opportunities for students/alumni.
• Develop plans to achieve graduate employment goals.
• Conduct site visits to strengthen employer relations and establish new partnerships.
• Coordinate placement activities (resume submittals, interviews) and document activities in the system.
• Maintain a database of employment opportunities and career resources.
• Plan and conduct job search topics, panels, and career events.

Skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

Tools

Student Administrative System

Job description

Job Category : Student Support Services

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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