assistant director of career services

At the Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center in Houston, TX, students can receive training as a Welding Specialist or Welding Specialist with Pipefitting. Located in the heart of Texas, Houston is America's fourth-largest city, offering students a metropolitan atmosphere featuring both Southern hospitality and urban chic character. Situated just East of I-45 and just North of Beltway 8/Sam Houston Parkway, the campus is conveniently located to serve surrounding cities, including Baytown, Pasadena and Sugar Land.

Core Values:

Integrity, Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence ("I CARE")

We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Career Services.

Responsible for assisting Career Services staff and activities related to student transition from graduation to workforce planning.

Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Assist Director of Career Services with planning, developing and administering career development assistance programs for students, graduates and alumni
• Builds effective relationships with industry constituents and other partners to identify employment opportunities
• Creating and developing new strategies to support graduating students
• Maintaining department compliance with government accreditation, and other regulatory bodies
• Complete weekly and/or monthly reports as directed
• Identifies critical problems, develops solutions, and coordinates the necessary personnel to implement solutions
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and making effective suggestions and recommendations regarding the employment status; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Updates and maintains the Employment database, documentation, reports and student records in accordance with company policies and accreditation requirements
• Provides communication to students regarding employment activities and opportunities
• Assists the Director in conducting periodic follow-up reports to determine employment success of graduates and employers' satisfaction with the quality of education
• Researches opportunities for current students and alumni by accessing local job search web sites, newspapers, state and local employment agencies and other creative means
• Maintains department files, supplies and other sources of information or items on record
• Maintains all employment verification records supporting student placements
• Collects and maintains complete and current documentation of daily activities (i.e., student records, placement database and placement waivers)
• Assist unemployed students with part-time employment, while attending school
• Participate in public relations forums to promote the reputation and services of the school (i.e. job fairs, open houses, guest speakers, graduate job visits, etc.)
• Assist students to develop employment goals, prepare resumes and interviewing skills
• Prepare students for the realistic working world through proper advisory
• Maintains computers, text books and publications in the student Technical Resource Center, where applicable
• Maintain individual weekly and monthly accreditation verification goals
• Assist in resume preparation and interviewing skills with students/graduates.
• Provides training, coaching, and mentoring to other Career Services peers and new Career Services Advisors.
• Provide employment assistance to students and graduates according to school policies, and federal and state regulations.
• Work effectively and collaboratively to achieve student placement goals.
• Monitor and track job order status until they are closed.
• Assist Director with planning Program Advisor Board meetings.
• Mandatory attendance at semi-annual graduation

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Career Services Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws and serves as the Director of Career Services in his/her absence.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and making effective suggestions and recommendations regarding the employment status; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in related field and minimum two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

Why should you apply?

Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) employer match

Paid holidays

2 weeks PTO- 1st yr.

Flexible Schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Candidates must be able to successfully pass a criminal history check and drug test.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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