Career Services Advisor
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DescriptionSouth College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming the lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of Where Dreams Find Direction! We are one of the nation's fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 13,000 students covering 9 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.We are now seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual for the position of Career Services Advisor to join our Student Services Department at the Competency Based Education (Knoxville: Parkside) campus.Knowledge & Skills Required:* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.* Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.* Ability to analyze and solve problems.* Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.* Ability to develop and present Career Services workshops.Responsibilities of the Career Services Coordinator include but are not limited to:* Assist all graduates in securing in-field/related field employment in order to meet the institutional placement benchmark.* Work with industry/businesses to determine present and future employment needs and generate interest in South College graduates.* Coordinate job placements with prospective employers, determine job descriptions, and recommend graduates for interviews. Follow up on graduate placement.* Meet with students to provide resources and assistance with mock interviewing, resume and cover letter writing assistance, and job search strategies.* Assist in planning career services seminars for graduates, alumni, and the general public.* Maintain an electric file for each graduate that includes required documentation of employment. Enter placement information in student database.* Maintain statistical records on graduate employment, long-term and short-term.* Survey and compile annual statistics for graduates, employers as to job satisfaction with graduates, and alumni.* Coordinate job fairs on campus, attend community events to promote the college, and attend high school career fairs as requested.* Report to supervisor weekly on employment status of graduates and activities of the office.* Serve on college committees as designatedRequirements* This job is Full Time - On Campus role.* Minimum of Bachelor's Degree* 1-3 years' experience in a post-secondary setting