Career Services Coordinator

Institute for Business and Tec • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Career Services Coordinator works with students to help identify and obtain their first jobs in their new career/field. This individual is focused on the career development of students and graduates, while establishing relationships with prospective employers. Presents employment opportunities to graduates and helps them in their job search by presenting workshops and providing individual coaching regarding career search strategies and methods, resume and interview preparation and other professional development topics. Works to build relationships within the community to secure job placement opportunities for graduates and then actively pursues all avenues for job searches and seeks qualified entry-level employment to match graduates skills. Maintains placement records which are consolidated into reports and submitted to accreditation agencies, the State licensing agency, the school administration, faculty, and students. The Job Placement Coordinator is ultimately responsible for assisting students to prepare for the workforce in their chosen career field.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or higher-level educational credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with academic departments to assist with the placement of students in employment, work-study programs, internship, and externship opportunities.
• Coordinates employer field trips, attends job fairs, and prepares print materials to generate job leads.
• Meets with new, returning, and upcoming graduating students on a regular basis for relationship building and career planning.
• Identifies and communicates with unplaced graduates and students who are close to completing their program.
• Maintains contact with local employers to obtain information on job opportunities to develop and enhance working relationships, and to facilitate student placement.
• Develops relationships with employers for, required degree internships, employee training, and employer sponsored degree study training.
• Advertises placement success within the school and in the community.
• Participates 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.).
• Collects, maintains, and reports on relevant data.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED