Career Services Advisor

Description

Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, associates, employers, and the community. Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to bachelor's, associate's, and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, graphic design, and more. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, 401K, and company-paid college tuition for associates and their families. Bryant & Stratton College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.

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Position Summary:

This position as a Career Services Advisor ensures that the career needs of the student and employment outcomes of the College are achieved. Bryant & Stratton Career Services Advisors will be responsible for providing counseling and instruction in interviewing, resume preparation, job application, pre-interview preparation and job acceptance negotiation that matches applicant’s objectives. Monitor the integration of Career Services into student’s educational experience.

The Career Services Advisor will coach/advise students in developing personal marketing strategies to secure a job and negotiate a fair compensation package, assisting in developing strategies, to help the Career Services department achieve Career Services goals and objectives. The Career Services Advisor will help to ensure the relevant career outcomes are achieved, along with the direction of the Career Services Director.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage internal relationships that impact the career preparedness of the student by providing counseling and instruction in interviewing, resume preparation, job application, pre-interview preparation and job acceptance negotiation that matches applicant’s objectives. Partner with faculty and staff to ensure integration of career services messaging in student life. Coach/advise students in developing personal marketing strategies to secure a job and negotiate a fair compensation package.

• Communicate with employer partners to effectively manage employer relationships, including identifying relevant employment opportunities, verifying employment, and coordinating non-clinical internships. Plan and execute career-related events with employer partners.

• Support the attainment of employment goals relative to employment and salary.

• Coordinate participation in community events and professional associations with Career Services Director, promoting the college to area employers and influencers.

• Demonstrate solid product knowledge to articulate value in Career Services to current and prospective relationships both internal and external.

• Daily of Microsoft Excel to track student and employer activities and outcomes.

• Collect and maintain data/status of job orders with daily/weekly contact and follow up with employers.

• Maintain internal reports assessing department performance relevant to key performance indicators.

• Work with other campus associates towards achieving campus-wide goals and objectives.

• Work collaboratively with Career Services Director to ensure needs of employers are effectively matched with skills/qualifications of grads and interns.

• Perform other duties as requested by the Career Services Director.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.

• Customer service experience required.

• Building Relationships.

• Strategic Thinking.

• Multitasking.

• Outcomes-oriented planning.

• Project and event management.

• Strong writing and public speaking skills.

• Familiarity with social media and the web to build networks.

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Preferred/Specialized Qualifications:

• Emphasis in counseling, human resource management, business management, education or a related degree program

• Experience in an educational setting preferred.

• 1-3 years demonstrated experience collaborating with employers and/or students for business and career development.

Salary:

$45,000-$47,000 ($21.63- $22.59 per hour)

This position is eligible for overtime.

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay for this role will take into account a wide range of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Bryant & Stratton College, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Flexible: Advanced

• Communication: Advanced

• Detailed Oriented: Advanced

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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