Career Services Advisor

StrataTech Education Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

Responsible for preparing students to graduate and enter the workforce. This position also verifies all graduate employment information for compliance and reporting reasons and tracks graduates to maintain communication with them. As Career Services Advisor, is responsible for assisting students in locating part-time positions while attending school and maintaining the Technical Resource Center.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in related field and minimum two years of Career Services or related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates must be able to successfully pass a criminal history check and drug test.

Responsibilities

Updates and maintains the Employment database, documentation, reports and student records in accordance with company policies and accreditation requirements
Provides communication to students regarding employment activities and opportunities
Assists the Director in conducting periodic follow-up reports to determine employment success of graduates and employers' satisfaction with the quality of education
Research opportunities for current students and alumni by accessing both locally and nationally job search web sites, newspapers, state and local employment agencies and other creative means.
Maintains department files, supplies and other sources of information or items on record
Maintains all employment verification records supporting student placements
Collects and maintains complete and current documentation of daily activities (i.e., student records, placement database and placement waivers)
Assist unemployed students with part-time employment, while attending school
Participate in public relations forums to promote the reputation and services of the school (i.e. job fairs, open houses, guest speakers, graduate job visits, etc.)
Assist students to develop employment goals, prepare resumes and interviewing skills
Prepare students for the realistic working world through proper advisory
Maintain individual weekly and monthly accreditation verification goals
Provide employment assistance to students and graduates according to school policies, and federal and state regulations.
Work effectively and collaboratively to achieve student placement goals.
Monitor and track job order status until they are closed.
Assist Director with planning Program Advisor Board meetings.
Mandatory attendance at semi-annual graduation

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision (with Company paid employee only dental & vision option)
Access to virtual doctor’s visits
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account options
401(k) Employer Match
Short- & Long-Term Disability – Company Paid
Basic Life Insurance – Company Paid
12 Paid Holidays
Your Birthday off – Company Paid
2 weeks PTO – 1st yr.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Headspace membership – Company Paid
Marquee Health Well-Being Program – Company Paid
Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, and other optional insurance plans