Career Development Advisor

Full Sail University•Winter Park, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Advises students/graduates and partners with them in preparing for pursuit of the entertainment, media, or technology industry for which they have trained.

Requirements

Prior experience in the computer science, IT and/or technology industries is required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of the tech, IT, computer science, and VR industry.
Ability to work well in a team.
Ability to professionally and patiently navigate through a collective decision-making process that may include several layers of permission and supervisors.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Move with compassion and respect, while maintaining a positive attitude at all times.
Working knowledge of computers and Internet researching.
Self-motivated.
Proficiency using software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, Drop Box, and Discord.
Mac OS proficiency preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree preferred.
Some human resource experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Team Manager.
Advises students/graduates in policies and procedures of the Career Development Department.
Meets with students/graduates in Career Advisory Interviews.
Educates and assists candidate graduates with career search practices, including presentation skills, conducting research, resume review, cover letter writing, developing telephone and interviewing skills, industry etiquette and responsibilities.
Coordinates graduate resumes to appropriate employer leads.
Documents all conversations (personal, telephone, email).
Communicates and delegates assignments to the assistant.
Provides accurate statistical information for the yearly accreditation.
Organizes and develops resources for industry research.
Develops outreach practices to assist graduate networking.
May attend industry-related events and presentations.
Duties and assignments as assigned by Team Lead and Associate Director.