Career Services Advisor at FORTIS Colleges and Institutes

Centerville, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Job Search, Placement Coordination, Lead Generation, Employer Relations, Resume Critique, Interview Preparation, Workshops, Client Records Management, Communication, Organization, Problem Solving, Data Entry, Career Counseling, Networking, Documentation, Compliance

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Career Services Advisor Under direct supervision, coordinates and assists in job search and placement for graduates and students. Maintains confidential and detailed client and referral records. Delivers and/or coordinates presentations, workshops, and seminars as appropriate to the position. Evaluates and resolves student inquiries, issues, and problems, and ensures appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, Company, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policies, procedures and legal requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Sales · Maintain an active lead generation system to ensure sufficient job opportunities are available for students and graduates. · Maintain contact with local employers to obtain information on job opportunities to develop and enhance working relationships, and to facilitate student placement: o Provide school/curriculum information to companies when requested. o Daily contact of new companies to develop a relationship as a potential employer. · Coordinate employer field trips, attend job fairs, and prepare print materials to generate job leads. · Identify entry-level job openings for students and graduates through phone calls, newspaper ads, personal contacts and written correspondence. · Ensure that all placement-related data is entered in the Company designated electronic record keeping system on an accurate and timely basis. Graduate Placement · Achieve targeted minimum placement rate as set by Career Services Director. · Critique and edit student and graduate resumes, cover letters, and other employment documentation. Advise them on workplace etiquette, dress, interviewing, and other related issues. · Activate and maintain relationships with all graduates until employment is successfully secured within field or related field of study. · Assist all qualified graduates in their job-seeking efforts by conducting employability workshops. · Work individually with graduates to assist them in their career search: o Counsel students on resume preparation and career search strategies. o Prepare graduates for interviewing and follow up with them regarding those interviews. o Maintain weekly contact with Graduates to track their employment progress. o Educate students regarding job duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits, work schedules and working conditions, company and/or union policies, promotional opportunities, and other related information. o Inform students about possible expenses and other items related to moving out of the area and starting a new job. o Match graduates with job requirements. · Review and monitor the progress of applicants who are interviewing. Call applicants to follow up with their interviews and advise them on their next steps. · Maintain student/Graduate conversion logs and secure documentation in company approved database. · Verify continuous employment for graduates in accordance with school, accreditation, and Company guidelines. Administrative · Maintain a weekly log of activities, including phone calls to potential employers and interactions with students. All must be fully documented in company CampusVue database. · Assist with school related activities such as graduation ceremonies, new student orientation, business advisory meetings, etc. · Ability to be highly organized and the utmost professional. · Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Other · Regular and reliable attendance. Skills/Competencies/Qualifications: · High School graduate or equivalent · 1 to 3 years relevant experience · Or an equivalent combination of education and experience Classification: Non-exempt Work Hours: Forty per week but may vary daily, and evening and weekend hours may be required Travel: None Working Environment: Interior/office

Responsibilities

The Career Services Advisor coordinates job search and placement for students and graduates, maintaining client records and delivering workshops. They also evaluate student inquiries and ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements.