Career Services Coordinator

SCI•Brownsville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We call it being a life changer, but you’ll call it a job you love while helping others find the same. You’ll have a hand in improving the lives of countless SCI students throughout Texas by working with impassioned educators and campus faculty in a collaborative, interactive environment to create optimized environment for our students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree and five years of related experience preferred
Minimum 2 years practical work experience required
Experience in career services preferred or employment background in any of the following: job placement at a vocational school, college, or university; staffing agency, recruiter; government sponsorship agency; or marketing/sales
Access to reliable transportation with ability and willingness to travel
Familiarity with the local job market

Responsibilities

Build effective relationships with local and regional employers, non-profits, government organizations and community partners to identify employment opportunities for students and alumni
Develop and implement plans and strategies to achieve graduate employment goals
Conduct site visits for the express purpose of enhancing existing relationships with employers / sites and establishing new partnership opportunities
Locate new employment sites, maintain contact with employers, and coordinate placement activities (resume submittals, interviews, etc.)
Document all employer relations activities in Student Administrative System
Maintain a database of employment opportunities and resource library, including career guidance references, employment literature, and related information
Coordinate panel discussions with industry experts for student/graduate attendance
Attend industry-related networking events to build potential employer database
Plan and conduct meetings and/or workshops on job search topics for students and alumni
Coordinate and attend Job / Career Fairs
participate in campus and off-campus events, including graduation and marketing events
Actively maintain an awareness of employment and industry trends and discuss research with Career Services and Education department as appropriate
Maintain contact with graduates by generating follow-up calls, e-mails, texts, etc.