Director of Career Services

Tulsa-Welding-School; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Tulsa Welding School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is seeking a dynamic Director of Career Services to lead the Career Services team and guide students from graduation to workforce planning. This role requires a caring personality, strong communication, and a resilient work ethic.

You will develop programs for students, graduates and alumni, build relationships with industry partners to create job opportunities, and ensure compliance with accreditation bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proven leadership and coaching ability.
• Ability to pass background and drug checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and administer career development programs for students, graduates and alumni.
• Build relationships with industry partners to identify employment opportunities.
• Create strategies to support graduating students.
• Maintain department compliance with government accreditation and other regulatory bodies.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities: planning, directing, evaluating staff; rewarding and disciplining; addressing complaints.
• Complete weekly/monthly reports as directed.
• Identify critical problems and coordinate solutions with necessary personnel.
• Partner with compliance regarding placement verification and documentation processes and policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Student coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

CampusVue

Job description

Do you get satisfaction from helping people make their dreams come true? If you do, the Director of Career Services at Tulsa Welding School, might be the job for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has a caring and engaging personality, a pleasant and steadfast demeanor, and great communication skills. A positive attitude and great work ethic are essential. This position is not for the faint-hearted. You will have to work hard and overcome obstacles, but you will truly change people’s lives.
The Director of Career Services is responsible for all Career Services staff and activities related to student transition from graduation to workforce planning.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including problem-solving and decision-making
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong student focus to inspire, engage, and coach potential students
• Proven self-starter who continually pursues learning opportunities

In the Director of Career Services role, you will:

• Plan, develop and administer career development assistance programs for students, graduates and alumni
• Builds effective relationships with industry constituents and other partners to identify employment opportunities
• Create and develop new strategies to support graduating students
• Maintains department compliance with government accreditation, and other regulatory bodies
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities which include the following: planning, assigning, and directing work of subordinates; appraising their performances; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Complete weekly and/or monthly reports as directed
• Identify critical problems, develops solutions, and coordinate the necessary personnel to implement solutions
• Partner with compliance regarding placement verification and documentation processes and policies.

Requirements

• Can-do and whatever-it-takes attitude
• Demonstrated leadership skills; ability to work individually and within a group
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and CampusVue
• Goal oriented
• Great attention to detail
• Proven track record of exceeding metrics
• Consistently display the highest level of integrity
• Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, perform well under pressure, meet deadlines and work flexible hours.
• Candidates must be able to successfully pass a criminal history check and drug test.

Core Values:

Integrity,Communication,Accountability,Respect,Excellence (“I CARE”)

About Tulsa Welding School:

Tulsa Welding School (TWS) has locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Jacksonville, Florida; and Houston, Texas. TWS in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has trained individuals for professional, entry level careers since January 1949. TWS in Jacksonville, Florida, which is a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School in Tulsa, started training students in November 2001. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC) in Houston, Texas, which is also a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, started training students in December 2014.

About StrataTech Education Group:

StrataTech Education Group (formerly Beam Reach Education) specializes in the operation of skilled trade schools. Led by industry veterans, we understand the realities of the career school industry. StrataTech Education Group’s first acquisition was Tulsa Welding School (TWS) in 2008. TWS has locations in Tulsa, OK, Jacksonville, FL, and Houston, TX. In November 2009, The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) was acquired and is located in Phoenix, AZ. StrataTech seeks to deliver an excellent return on investment for both our students and our investors.

Why should you apply?

Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Savings Account

401(k) employer match

Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Candidates must be able to successfully pass a criminal history check and drug test.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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