Career Services Advisor

South University•Savannah, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Meet the employment and salary goals of graduates assigned. Develop employment opportunities for graduates through various and well established techniques. Maintain detailed employment information and file maintenance on graduates. Incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Counseling, or a related field.
1-2 years customer service experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty and student population.
Superior organizational and problem resolution skills.
Strong basic computer software (MS Office) skills.
Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.
Ability to listen to customers (e.g. students, staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
Ability to work without close supervision and to set one’s own priorities and work schedule.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
Ability to conduct business with attention to ethical considerations, employment law and school/accreditation guidelines.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years career counseling or employer search firm experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Schedules, conducts, and documents an exit interview with each pending graduate assigned.
Maintains a partnership between graduate and the Career Services Center in order to successful assist graduate in finding employment within six months after graduation.
Serves as advocate for students/graduates in the job search process, including salary negotiation.
Develop, track, report and document graduate employment program, graduate files of employment, and success stories.
Plans and conducts marketing calls and direct mail marketing follow-up with possible employers.
Educates employers on curriculum and competitive compensation.
Plans and conducts employer visits and on-campus recruiting.
Actively and routinely seeks employer feedback and researches industry trends. Shares this information when appropriate within the school to aid in the development/enhancement of curriculum and successful outcomes for graduates.
Works closely with the Professional Development Instructors and Director of Career Services to contribute to course content and coach graduates and students on career search strategies, personal marketing, interview skills, self-promotion methods and materials.
Develops partnership with Student Employment Advisor to maximize field-related opportunities for students as well as with Alumni Coordinator to maximize opportunities for graduates and industry networking.
Other duties as assigned.