Career Services Coordinator

Career Services Coordinator

We call it being a life changer, but you’ll call it a job you love while helping others find the same. You’ll have a hand in improving the lives of countless Apprentice Now students throughout Arizona by working with impassioned educators and campus faculty in a collaborative, interactive environment to create optimized environment for our students.

Responsibilities

Build effective relationships with local and regional employers, non-profits, government organizations and community partners to identify employment opportunities for students and alumni;

Develop and implement plans and strategies to achieve graduate employment goals;

Conduct site visits for the express purpose of enhancing existing relationships with employers / sites and establishing new partnership opportunities;

Locate new employment sites, maintain contact with employers, and coordinate placement activities (resume submittals, interviews, etc.). Document all employer relations activities in Student Administrative System;

Maintain a database of employment opportunities and resource library, including career guidance references, employment literature, and related information;

Coordinate panel discussions with industry experts for student/graduate attendance;

Attend industry-related networking events to build potential employer database;

Plan and conduct meetings and/or workshops on job search topics for students and alumni;

Coordinate and attend Job / Career Fairs; participate in campus and off-campus events, including graduation and marketing events;

Actively maintain an awareness of employment and industry trends and discuss research with Career Services and Education department as appropriate;

Maintain contact with graduates by generating follow-up calls, e-mails, texts, etc.;

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree and five years of related experience preferred;

Minimum 2 years practical work experience required;

Experience in career services preferred or employment background in any of the following: job placement at a vocational school, college, or university; staffing agency, recruiter; government sponsorship agency; or marketing/sales;

Access to reliable transportation with ability and willingness to travel;

Familiarity with the local job market.

Benefits

Training & Development

Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment

Continuous Growth Opportunities

Medical, Dental, & Vision Options

Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)

Basic Life & Accident Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability

401K Retirement Plan

Apprentice Now is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.