Career Services Advisor

Good Faith Pay Range: In accordance with Virginia law, the good-faith hourly pay range for this position is $20.75-$27.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, skills, and other legitimate business factors.

This position will work at ECPI University’s Newport News, VA campus location

Transform your Career at ECPI University

Since 1966, the dedicated employees at ECPI University have helped students achieve their goals via practical training and career-focused education with over 50 Associates, Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs. Our culture is to prioritize our students’ success through the support of our dynamic team and industry focused curriculum.

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The Career Services Advisor works closely with ECPI University’s recent graduates, alumni, and students to optimize their career opportunities. Career Services Advisors provide career planning assistance to students and graduates to include training on interviewing skills, resume preparation, and job search strategies. In addition to sourcing employment opportunities for graduates via campus recruiting, personal visits/phone calls to employers, events and direct referrals, Career Services Advisors actively seek and develop business partnerships with employers to establish an employment pipeline for ECPI University students and graduates.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Career Planning

• Provides one-on-one coaching to ECPI University graduates in all aspects of their job search including personal marketing, interview skills, and resume writing.
• Participates and provides support to student-focused Career Services events and seminars.
• Collaborates with students and graduates to help implement an effective strategy for their professional job search.
• Provides excellent customer service to students, graduates, and employers.
• Maintains accurate student information files in accordance with all ECPI University policies and procedures, all applicable federal and state regulations, and all accrediting agency standards and requirements.

Employer Engagement

• Initiates, develops, and manages business partnerships with employers to establish career and networking opportunities for ECPI University recent graduates, alumni, and current students.
• Actively and routinely seek employer feedback and research industry trends; build and maintain strong relationships.
• Assists employers in the prescreening process and coordination of interviews.
• Coordinates employer visits, advisory boards, recruiting events, job fairs, networking events, and career development workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Associates degree required.
• 2-3 years of related experience- recruiting, staffing, business to business sales, or career coaching.
• Resume writing certification is a plus
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Skills/Abilities

• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and efficient under deadlines, with strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
• Proficient in internet research, social media, networking, Microsoft Office, and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with a commitment to exceptional customer service, including thorough follow-up and follow-through
• Skilled at independent and team-based work, with a focus on coaching, guiding, and serving as a role model for students and graduates
• Dedicated to supporting employment success for others while upholding ethical standards, university policies, employment laws, and accreditation guidelines

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides a comprehensive benefits program designed to help our faculty and staff stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a work/life balance. To learn more about benefits at ECPI University, click HERE.

Committed to excellence and innovation, ECPI University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.