Career Services Advisor

Description

Work from Home (WFH) - Remote work must be performed while residing in California or New Mexico   

CIAT Location: San Diego, CA

Reports to: Director of Career Services

Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Full-time with benefits

About Us:

CIAT is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution dedicated to empowering students and alumni to achieve their career goals. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Career Services Advisor to join our team to work closely with current and graduate students to ensure ACCET placement and graduation rates.

Job Summary

As a Career Services Advisor at CIAT, you will play a pivotal role in assisting students and alumni in their career development and job search efforts. Your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Career Counseling: Provide one-on-one career advising sessions to students and alumni, helping them identify their strengths, interests, and career goals. Offer guidance on resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies
• Job Placement Assistance: Collaborate with employers and organizations, both locally and nationally, to create job opportunities for our students and alumni. Facilitate career fairs, networking events, and workshops to connect students with potential employers
• LinkedIn Profile Reviews: Conduct LinkedIn profile reviews and assist individuals in optimizing their online professional presence, including recommendations for networking and industry-specific groups
• Resource Development: Create and maintain a comprehensive database of job listings, internships, and career resources. Stay updated on industry trends and job market demands to provide relevant information to students. Knowledge of Handshake a plus
• Program Development: Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement career-related programs, workshops, and seminars that enhance the employability skills of our students
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records within Dynamics of career advising sessions, job placements, and other relevant data to track the success of our career services programs
• Accreditation Expectations: Maintains and analyzes a list of all students with Graduation and Placement. Collects appropriate placement forms in order to meet ACCET completion and placement requirements
• Professional Development: Stay current on trends in career advising, attend relevant conferences, and participate in ongoing training to enhance your expertise
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Supports the appropriate academic, student services and admissions advising staff to provide pre-college, transitional, and college and career readiness advising services to students/people in the areas supervised

Requirements

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a higher education career services role
• Proficiency in career development theories, assessment tools, and understanding of vocational school placement expectations
• Professional expertise in resume writing, interview coaching, and job search advisory services
• Proficiency in using career services software and online job platforms
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in career advising
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Must have a positive and friendly attitude
• Skillful in Microsoft Office, email, internet, and other computer related areas
• Detail oriented, outstanding research and analytical skills
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Process tasks in a timely manner
• Capability to handle confidential and sensitive information, following confidentiality guidelines
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other team members
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with a can-do attitude
• Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environment

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Values

Values such as integrity, excellence, customer service, teamwork and mutual respect are some of those that remain constant, regardless of changes in our company. When identifying company values, it is important that those values are being demonstrated in the course of business each day. Our values set expectations for how employees and managers interact with every person while representing the company.

• We are passionate about education and student success
• We value integrity and excellence in our employees and students
• We treat ourselves and our students with dignity and respect
• We believe in and encourage innovation at our school to better help our students succeed
• We have a customer centric focus and we want people highly committed to achieving goals, where our success equals student’s success
• We are accountable for our actions, and if errors occur, we focus on preventing future errors and moving forward
• We have a growth mindset, always looking for ways to improve, with a sincere belief that every student can do better and achieve their goals
• We expect every employee to be an example of conduct and professionalism, being a role model to students and colleagues

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

• Ability to type, use a computer to search for information, and input information while speaking on the phone is required
• Requires daily use of a personal computer and related software applications at a workstation
• Requires completion of some tasks that require reaching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties
• Requires prolonged sitting and or standing at a workstation for 6.5 to 7 hours per day
• Requires dependability and excellent attendance records
• Requires travel to conduct CIAT business, as needed
• The employee will be required to compute simple to simple mathematical calculations as a normal part of this role

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

AAP/EEO Statement

California Institute of Arts & Technology provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, California Institute of Arts & Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

California Institute of Arts & Technology expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of California Institute of Arts & Technology’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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