Career Services Coordinator

Southern Careers Institute•Corpus Christi, TX

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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.