Career Services Representative

WyoTech•Laramie, WY

11h•$37,440 - $58,968

About The Position

WyoTech is hiring two motivated, outgoing, and driven professionals for its Career Services team. The team supports students and alumni as they prepare for careers in the skilled trades, helping them access career resources, develop employment skills, and connect with employers. The posting describes two opportunities: Career Services Representative, focused on placement, employer engagement, and operations; and Career Readiness Coordinator, focused on student coaching and career preparation. The Career Services Representative supports WyoTech’s online career services database and resource system, connects students and alumni with job opportunities, tracks and verifies graduate employment outcomes, maintains accurate records and reporting, assists alumni with employment support, and oversees the “Industry Ready” graduation recognition program. The Career Readiness Coordinator coaches students and alumni on career readiness, delivers presentations and workshops, coordinates career preparation with instructors and program leaders, and develops resources to help students pursue employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Two or more years of administrative work experience.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to treat fellow employees, students, and guests with civility and refrain from activities that disrupt the efficient functioning of the school.
Ability to follow directions, complete tasks accurately, and accept supervisory input and constructive criticism.
Solution-oriented, resourceful, and proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
Ability to organize, prioritize, show initiative, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

Support the online career services database and resource system for current students and alumni through tutorials, outreach, and support sessions.
Work with industry partners to post opportunities on the career services platform and connect students and alumni with available positions.
Collect, track, document, and verify graduate employment outcomes in accordance with institutional and accreditation requirements.
Support monthly placement verification goals and maintain accurate graduate records, consent forms, and related documentation.
Develop and maintain monthly reporting metrics, including graduate placement, career fair interviews and outcomes, and employer engagement.
Assist alumni seeking resume, job-search, and employment support, and support initiatives to reconnect alumni with WyoTech.
Oversee the “Industry Ready” graduation recognition program for graduates with confirmed employment offers.
Provide individualized career readiness coaching for students and alumni, including resume and cover letter writing, job-search strategies, applications, and interview preparation.
Review and critique resumes and other employment materials, help students strengthen them, and track completion of career readiness activities.
Develop and deliver classroom presentations, workshops, and student training on employment preparation and career development.
Coordinate career readiness touchpoints with instructors and program leaders, including orientation, career-path check-ins, and pre-graduation employment preparation.
Educate students about employer expectations, workplace professionalism, communication, and the transition from school to work.
Help students research companies, identify job openings, use career services resources, and prepare for employer interviews and hiring processes.
Develop practical tools, tutorials, and resources to help students build confidence and pursue employment.
Communicate with students by phone, email, and mail in a timely manner and provide superior student service.
Arrange information sessions and appointments and promote the school positively.