Career Services Specialist (1 year contract)

HEALTH CARE VOCATION•Scarborough, ON

5d•CA$43,000 - CA$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Medix College is seeking a full-time Career Services Specialist to join their team at the Scarborough campus. This role is responsible for identifying and placing students into program-related externships, as well as providing support and guidance to help graduates obtain employment in their field of study.

Requirements

A Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business Administration or a related field.
A minimum of three years’ work experience in employment or educational fields required.

Responsibilities

Liaise with Faculty, Business Affairs, Administration and Employment Specialist to validate student's completion of externship pre-requisites including academic, financial obligations, medical and police clearance documentation and resume
Work with employers to request practicum opportunities for students for designated programs
Plan & facilitate externship Orientation sessions and prepare package documentation for students to ensure successful transition into work environment
Receive and track student externship attendance records on a weekly basis
Facilitate externship exit process with students to verify completion of requirements and collect documentation for school records
Manage receipt and verification of medical immunization forms
Oversee collection of VSS Police Clearance forms from new students and submit to Toronto Police for processing
Prepare program completion letters
Electronically circulate employment opportunities from external partners to program graduates
Maintain communication by phone and email with program graduates at designated intervals to determine employment status
Maintain internal KPI reporting metrics for graduate employment
Assess graduate employment support needs and refer to Employment Specialist as required
Communicate new hires to campus staff
Write and distribute Current Student Letters as requested
Ordering textbooks and complete inventory checks
Work professionally in a team environment
Other duties as requested by the Campus Director