Graduate Employment Specialist - CCC

Graduate Employment Specialist Overview: The Graduate Employment Specialist (GES) is responsible for managing relationships with students and employers to execute effective job matching such that graduates are placed and tracked in a way that meets/exceed benchmarks. The GES advises and develops students/graduates regarding career/job search process through world class customer service to prepare them for employment. This position handles day - to- day administrative duties for the GE department. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde’s Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement. Benefits You'll Love Tuition Waiver : Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses Paid Time Off : Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible) Retirement Matching : 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days Paid Parental Leave : 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby Competitive Insurance : Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents Pet Insurance : Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA Health Plan Enrollment : Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment Responsibilities Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables Meet or exceed placement accreditation benchmarks as assigned Build and maintain relationships with students, graduates, alumni so as to ensure continuity of contact, understanding of skills/needs and effective job matching Timely and accurate maintenance of documentation in CampusNexus and Graduate Employment files Deliver/facilitate impactful professional development workshops (via Pathway to Placement and other community resources) Build/maintain relationships with employers to ensure continuity of relationship and successful Concorde graduate placement. Manage process of student interviews ensuring timely and professional follow up and coordination Assist in planning and participate in campus activities such as graduation ceremonies, job fairs, PAC meetings, etc. Other duties as assigned (to include Student Appreciation events) Qualifications Education / Experience Associate degree or higher required. Bachelor’s degree preferred 1-3 years of experience in higher education career services, placement industry or Student Affairs Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, TEAMS) Goal setting/quota experience to meet designated outcomes Excellent interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills including attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of/relation with community and local employment opportunities Exhibits advanced skills to include critical thinking in training and career guidance Abilities Other Requirements: Evening and possibly some weekend work required Standard Abilities Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders #J-18808-Ljbffr Concorde Career Colleges