Career Services Advisor - Online

Ancora Education•Arlington, TX

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About The Position

The Career Services Advisor provides ongoing career development and employability coaching to active students and alumni through course presentations, workshops, one-on-one coaching, and professional assessments. The advisor works with the Director of Career Services, other Career Services staff, and campus departments to assess student progress throughout the program. The role includes conducting virtual mock interviews, contacting unplaced graduates weekly, helping with resumes and job searches, and assisting with career fairs and Program Advisory Committee meetings. The advisor maintains timely, accurate records in CampusVue/CampusNexus for students, graduates, and employer communications, and tracks unplaced graduates and their employment criteria needs.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Communication, or a related field from an appropriately accredited academic institution, or comparable related work experience.
One year of work experience in recruiting, staffing, human resources, counseling, or business.
Work experience developing community connections.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Strong commitment to customer service and public presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external customers and teammates.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field from an appropriately accredited academic institution.
One year of experience in career or employability training.
One year of experience in staffing or career placement.
One year of call center experience.
One year of interviewing experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to maintain ongoing communication with students and graduates.
Guide students and graduates while maintaining professional standards.
Coordinate and conduct scheduled sessions on resume preparation, interview techniques, job searching and research, and other professional development topics.
Collect graduate employment qualifications and criteria to determine the employment assistance needed for successful placement.
Provide opportunities for one-on-one coaching with students and graduates.
Support proactive job searches by sharing leads and resources and assisting with online applications.
Conduct community and employer outreach to identify employment opportunities in students’ and graduates’ chosen fields.
Support completion of Employment Verification documents and accurate data entry.
Organize student records and processes to support compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies.
Document department correspondence with students, graduates, and employers in CampusVue.
Maintain strict confidentiality of school and personal information.
Participate in and plan ongoing student engagement activities.
Participate in school events as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.