Career Services Coordinator

Career Services CoordinatorThe Career Services Coordinator ensures all Smith Chason College future, current, and past students have the tools and information they need to be successful in their careers. The Career Services Coordinator assists in all aspects of Career Services including developing job leads and assisting graduates and alumni with their job search. Assists in developing career building strategies, works with others in the Career Services Department to achieve objectives and to ensure school compliance with state and accreditation regulations relating to placement. This is a particularly important role in helping Smith Chason College deliver on the pledge we make to our students: our focus on providing a promising career through an engaging, instructive, and supportive environment that continues beyond graduation.Overall Job ResponsibilitiesProvide strong and viable resources to students and graduates in their job searchProvide resume building assistance to facilitate maximum placement opportunities for externship and graduated studentsUse Smith Chason systems to maintain accurate electronic graduate and alumni files and database. All graduate job information and waiver information must be documented and verifiedQuickly responds to requests for information and provide assistancePromote importance of registries for all students and graduatesKeep current on all programs offered and continually seek to enhance program/school knowledgeCollaborate with other departments in a positive and productive manner to ensure a student-first environmentAdditional duties as assigned by Sr. Career Services Advisor and/or Campus DirectorOverall Education/Qualifications/CompetenciesOne year of related administrative support experience requiredAssociate degree preferred. Acceptable experience includes career services; sales; recruiting; and job placement in a vocational industryStrong technical skills including computer applications/programs, internet research, database management, and analytical skillsAbility to prioritize, multi-task, perform well under pressure, and meet deadlinesNon-negotiables include a positive attitude, the desire to help others, a self-driven nature, confident, and results-orientedBe able to effectively collaborate with other team members to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly campus objectivesOther necessary character traits include being a team player and having the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and writtenAlways behave in a professional manner in way of appearance, demeanor, and attitudeConsistently display the highest levels of integrity in all that is donePhysical Requirements/Working ConditionsMust be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of timeCan independently move objects up to 25 lbs.Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, other office machinery, and perform repetitive motionsMust have sufficient hearing and speaking ability to communicate in person or on the phone/computer with othersMust be able to occasionally function in activities that include walking, bending, squatting, and reachingCulture of CareCulture of Care is our commitment to create a supportive environment in which every student can achieve their educational and career goals. Culture of Care encourages one-on-one relationships. Creating a culture that focuses on the student and their wellness. This includes understanding the student's complex lives. It is about creating a school where everyone feels welcomed by:Creating a sense of community in all interactions and communications with studentsIdentifying problem areas and offering assistanceOpening up safe conversations for cooperative solutionsHolding students to standards and goals that will ultimately make them successful in their careers