Description

JOB TITLE: Career Services Advisor

STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly

TYPE: On-Campus/Hybrid as permitted 

REPORTS TO: Campus Director/Sr. Career Services Advisor

PURPOSE:

The Career Services Advisor ensures all Smith Chason College future, current, and past students have the tools and information they need to be successful in their careers. The Career Services Advisor assists in all aspects of Career Services including developing job leads and assisting graduates and alumni with their job search. Assists in developing career building strategies, works with others in the Career Services Department to achieve objectives and to ensure school compliance with state and accreditation regulations relating to placement. This is a particularly important role in helping Smith Chason College deliver on the pledge we make to our students: our focus on providing a promising career through an engaging, instructive, and supportive environment that continues beyond graduation.

OVERALL EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

• Associate degree preferred. Acceptable experience includes at least three years of progressive career services experience or the equivalent in postsecondary education or at least three years of technical experience in the medical imaging field 
• Strong technical skills including computer applications/programs, internet research, database management, and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, perform well under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Non-negotiables include a positive attitude, the desire to help others, a self-driven nature, confident, and results-oriented
• Be able to effectively collaborate with other team members to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly campus objectives
• Other necessary character traits include being a team player and having the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Always behave in a professional manner in way of appearance, demeanor, and attitude
• Consistently display the highest levels of integrity in all that is done

OVERALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strong and viable resources to students and graduates in their job search 
• Maintain and update the Career Services bulletin boards showing Graduation and Employment per Accreditor compliance 
• Use Smith Chason systems to maintain accurate electronic graduate and alumni files and database. All graduate job information and waiver information must be documented and verified 
• Quickly responds to requests for information and provide assistance
• Promote importance of registries for all students and graduates
• Keep current on all programs offered and continually seek to enhance program/school knowledge
• Collaborate with other departments in a positive and productive manner to ensure a student-first environment 
• Additional duties as assigned by Campus Director and/or Sr. Career Services Advisor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Can independently move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, other office machinery, and perform repetitive motions
• Must have sufficient hearing and speaking ability to communicate in person or on the phone/computer with others
• Must be able to occasionally function in activities that include walking, bending, squatting, and reaching

CULTURE OF CARE

Culture of Care is our commitment to create a supportive environment in which every student can achieve their educational and career goals. Culture of Care encourages one-on-one relationships. Creating a culture that focuses on the student and their wellness. This includes understanding the student's complex lives. It is about creating a school where everyone feels welcomed by: 

• Creating a sense of community in all interactions and communications with students 
• Identifying problem areas and offering assistance 
• Opening up safe conversations for cooperative solutions 
• Holding students to standards and goals that will ultimately make them successful in their careers