Director of Career Services

The Refrigeration School, Inc. • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Director of Career Services is responsible for all Career Services staff and activities related to helping students transition from graduation to workforce planning. The role plans, develops, and administers career development assistance programs for students, graduates, and alumni; builds relationships with industry constituents and partners to identify employment opportunities; and develops strategies to support graduating students. The director maintains departmental compliance with government accreditation and other regulatory bodies, partners with compliance on placement verification and documentation processes and policies, and provides supervisory direction to staff. The role also completes weekly and/or monthly reports, identifies critical problems, develops solutions, and coordinates personnel to implement them.

The employer seeks an enthusiastic, caring, and engaging leader with a steadfast demeanor, strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. The position involves hard work, overcoming obstacles, maintaining a focus on students, and working flexible hours. Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history check and drug test.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including problem-solving and decision-making.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong student focus to inspire, engage, and coach potential students.
• Be a self-starter who continually pursues learning opportunities.
• Have a can-do, whatever-it-takes attitude.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work individually and within a group.
• Established customer service background.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and CampusVue.
• Goal oriented, with strong attention to detail.
• Proven track record of exceeding metrics.
• Consistently display the highest level of integrity.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, perform well under pressure, meet deadlines, and work flexible hours.
• Successfully pass a criminal history check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and administer career development assistance programs for students, graduates, and alumni.
• Build effective relationships with industry constituents and other partners to identify employment opportunities.
• Create and develop strategies to support graduating students.
• Maintain department compliance with government accreditation and other regulatory bodies.
• Supervise staff by planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.
• Complete weekly and/or monthly reports as directed.
• Identify critical problems, develop solutions, and coordinate the personnel needed to implement them.
• Partner with compliance regarding placement verification and documentation processes and policies.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Flexible Savings Account.
• 401(k) employer match.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Paid holidays.
• Two weeks of PTO in the first year.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager