Director of Career Services in Citrus Heights, California at Institute for Business and Tec

Description:

Director of Career Services or Career Services Director works with students to help find and obtain their first jobs in their new career/field. This individual is focused on the career development of students and graduates while setting up relationships with prospective employers.

Duties to include but not limited to:

Presents employment opportunities to graduates and helps them in their job search by giving workshops and offering individual coaching regarding career search strategies and methods, resume and interview preparation and other professional development topics. Works to build relationships within the community to secure job placement opportunities for graduates and then actively pursues all avenues for job searches and seeks qualified entry-level employment to match graduate’s skills. Keeps placement records and gives reports to accreditation agencies, the administration, faculty, and students. The Director of Career Services manages aiding students in preparing for the workforce in their chosen career field. Collaborates with academic departments to aid with the placement of students in employment, work-study programs, internship, and externship opportunities. Meets or exceeds the required number of graduate placements through solicitation of job leads, graduate contacts, and appointments for interviews. Helps students in finding part-time work and monitors to be sure part-time employment does not interfere with progress toward graduation. Follow-up with students on job leads offered with potential employers. Ensures work-study and/or internships are coordinated effectively with proper documentation and commitment from all parties. Checks the progress of students who are interviewing and follows-up with employers and students to decide the outcome. Keeps an active lead generation system to ensure enough job opportunities are available for students and graduates. • Gives communication to students regarding employment activities and opportunities. Compiles comprehensive records and keeps a database of all successful placements. Ensures that all placement-related data is entered in the Company appointed electronic record keeping system on a correct and prompt basis. Gives reports regarding placement statistics, new employer relationships, and current employer relationships. Surveys graduates and employers to compile data on the effectiveness of the programs offered. Follows compliance policy and procedure. Follows all State, Department of Education, and accreditation regulations; Adheres to all company policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. National Career Education (“NCE”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and service provider for all individuals, including those with disabilities. Mikhail Education Corporation does not discriminate against any person, but rather bases all employment decisions on an individual’s demonstrated, job-related ability, skill, and knowledge. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to mental or physical disability, genetic information of any individual or of his/her family, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, or veteran status. Equal opportunity is also provided in assignments, training, compensation, transfers, promotions, classification, referral, benefit programs, and discharge.

Requirements: Education and Experience Requirements: Sales or customer service background preferred. Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.