Career Service Advisor

Description

What if I told you it is possible to find a Company that lived to educate, inspire and empower others while creating a family atmosphere that truly appreciates and respects their team? Would you apply? What if I threw in strong Company values, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity for you to make a tangible impact and feel appreciated?

See below for a feel of what the Company culture is (REALLY) like. Hint: it's amazing.

At Westcliff, we are constantly striving to be the best while valuing each of our team members as human beings and succeeding together!

Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education. We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline - "Educate. Inspire, Empower." - is a summary of our Mission Statement. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work.

By joining the Westcliff team, you'll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff's progress as we grow and succeed together!

The Career Service Advisor (CSA) advises students regarding career interests and strategies, job search methods, resume preparation and related matters including personal and professional development. The CSA coordinates and assists in student job search readiness, search execution and job placement for students in accordance with Westcliff University policy relating to placement.

• Meet established goals and objectives as provided by the Director
• Ensure accurate entry of all placement activities into the Career Services Portal
• Work with local and national managers to identify job opportunities for each pending graduate, assist in gaining an interview and winning the job
• Maintain positive relationships with employers to place current and future graduates.
• Engage and actively partner with students from admissions to employment with activities such as: mock interviews, professional workshops, resume writing, and workforce preparation
• Assist students in the job search and advise them on procedures for obtaining employment
• Partner with students, alumni and employers to schedule employment interviews.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
• Conduct graduate exit interviews and required graduate paperwork to determine and evaluate job interests
• Conduct follow up activities with students and employers regarding resume submissions and interviews
• Develop relationships with new employers on consistent basis to generate placements exceeding 75% of graduates; no less than 70% during the Annual Reporting period for the graduates available for placement
• Enters all activity, student/grad/employer information and job orders into database properly and in real-time
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

• Coaching experience
• Contacts and existing business relationships in the market a plus
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and to develop credibility
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Database management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to make evaluative judgments
• Interviewing skills
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations

• Associate Degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred in a related Administrative,…