Career Services Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +20 more states.

📋 Description

• Offer guidance and support regarding career development, job searching, and various career paths.

• Conduct interviews with incoming students to gather their employment history and educational background, while helping them set career objectives.

• Recognize obstacles to employment.

• Maintain continuous communication with both students and alumni.

• Assist students in developing job readiness skills and effective job searching techniques.

• Keep student records updated in the campus database (Salesforce).

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with employers through regular communication and networking efforts.

• Request and follow up on job openings from employers.

• Provide counseling and advice to students and alumni regarding professional growth and strategies for career success.

• Share job leads with graduates and monitor this information in the campus database.

• Manage job postings, registrations, and applications on the job placement website.

• Conduct bi-weekly follow-ups with graduates who have not secured jobs, offering assistance as necessary.

• Maintain a database of employer contacts and the placement status of students.

• Keep the student portal/share point sites updated with announcements, links, and other employment-related materials.

• Comply with and report placement statistics as mandated by state, accrediting, and federal agencies.

• Perform other assigned duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of relevant education and experience.

• Experience with Salesforce is advantageous.

• Background in the IT industry is preferred.

• Experience in recruiting, career services, and/or a sales environment is beneficial.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Various medical plan options, including HSA plans with employer contributions.

• Coverage for dental and vision care.

• Life and disability insurance paid for by the company.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential personal support.

• Optional insurance coverage for accidents, critical illness, and pets.