Career Services Advisor

Career Services Advisor

Summary:

Meet the placement goals of graduates assigned. Develop employment opportunities for graduates through various and well established techniques. Maintain detailed employment information on graduates. Incumbent must assure that the EDMC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Key Job Elements:Develop, track, report and document graduate employment program, graduate profiles, success stories, and employment progress. Plans and conducts employer visits and on-campus recruiting. Educates employers on curriculum and competitive compensation. Plans and conducts marketing calls and direct mail marketing follow-up. Serves as advocate for students/graduates in the job search process, including salary negotiation. Actively and routinely seeks employer feedback and researches industry trends. Shares this information when appropriate within the school to aid in the development/enhancement of curriculum and successful outcomes for graduates. Works closely with the Professional Development Instructors and Director or Campus Head of Career Services to contribute to course content and coach graduates and students on career search strategies, personal marketing, interview skills, self-promotion methods and materials. Schedules, conducts, and documents an exit interview with each pending graduate assigned.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge:
a) Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, commercial art, or related field. Equivalent experience could be considered as substitute for education requirements.
b) Two or more years experience in placement/search firm, career counseling or industry-related position, and at least one year experience in a marketing or field-related environment.

Skills:
a) Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
b) Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty and student population.
c) Superior organizational and problem resolution skills.
d) Strong basic computer software (MS Office) skills.

Abilities:
a) Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.
b) Ability to listen to customers (e.g. students, staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
c) Ability to work without close supervision and to set one’s own priorities and work schedule.
d) Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
e) Ability to conduct business with attention to ethical considerations, employment law and school/accreditation guidelines.

Join our team! Brown Mackie College is a highly regarded provider of associate degree programs in applied business and science.  We offer a competitive salary and excellent working environment along with a generous benefit package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with Company match, and tuition support for you and your dependents.

Education Management Corporation (EDMC), the parent company of Brown Mackie College, is one of the world’s largest dynamic leaders in providing premier quality private, for-profit post secondary education, and currently operates over 74 colleges and universities located across the U.S. and Canada.

Interested candidates should submit resumes to: Jlynch@brownmackie.edu

Education Management  embrace diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.