Career Services Advisor Onsite

Valley College • Cleveland, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Career Services Advisor helps Valley College graduates find employment related to their training by identifying placement opportunities and maintaining relationships with area employers. The role contributes to the College’s placement goals and supports compliance and accreditation reporting by gathering data and documentation. The Advisor provides career planning, job-search guidance, and professional development support to students and graduates, while working with employers and College colleagues to promote student success and career readiness.

This role requires strong customer service, communication, organizational, and technical skills; adaptability; independent and collaborative work; and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Advisor is expected to maintain accurate documentation and uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and privacy requirements for student information.

The position is non-exempt, full-time, salaried, and hybrid, scheduled for 40 hours per week. Standard hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Travel to businesses and agencies near Valley College campuses is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely in writing and verbally.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work creatively and independently and to collaborate with others.
• Ability to assimilate and apply policies and procedures.
• High degree of technical proficiency; familiarity with computers, real-time communication systems, and other tools and technology needed for the role.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, student-centered, results-driven approach.
• Ethical conduct and strict discretion in handling confidential student information.
• Ability to remain stationary or move about the work environment for extended periods.
• Sufficient visual acuity to read, review, and prepare documents.
• Ability to perform physical tasks that may include moving, positioning, lifting and carrying, reaching, bending, stooping, or handling materials and equipment.
• Ability to travel to locations other than the primary work location when required.
• No licensure requirements.

Nice To Haves

• A college credential, preferably a bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant work experience in career services, recruiting, or workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in student orientation, as assigned, and explain Customized Career Planning sessions and Career Services.
• Conduct individual or small-group career planning sessions to assess students’ interests, capabilities, and career goals.
• Provide career guidance and support to students and graduates while maintaining contact with employers, students, and graduates and developing employer partnerships.
• Present information in classrooms or virtually on job applications, résumés, interviewing, and other job-search skills.
• Facilitate in-person and video-conference mock interviews.
• Encourage graduates to pursue industry-specific certifications that support employability and career advancement.
• Work toward placement benchmarks and goals established by accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Help graduates provide documented testimonials, including quotes and photographs when appropriate, following Valley College protocols.
• Participate in high school visits, job fairs, college fairs, and public relations or community engagement activities as assigned.
• Arrange student meetings, tours, workshops, seminars, and guest speakers, on campus or by video conference as appropriate.
• Arrange employer visits to the school and support employer engagement activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators on student success, retention, program outcomes, professional development, and career readiness initiatives.
• Maintain and organize placement files, including paper records and data in the Student Management System and Conext.
• Distribute and collect employment verification forms and check them for accuracy and completion.
• Submit documentation to the Director of Career Services for approval.
• Distribute, collect, and tally Employer Satisfaction Surveys.
• Prepare accurate daily, weekly, or monthly internal reports as requested and complete required CSA Daily Activity Reports.
• Support reporting and related activities for IAIA, PAC, and operations meetings as requested.
• Develop a professional development plan and provide documentation demonstrating its completion.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in professional development and compliance training.
• Travel to businesses and agencies near Valley College campuses to build relationships that support student and graduate success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed