What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Director of Career Services position at ECPI University?
This position will work at ECPI University’s Virginia Beach, VA campus.
Transform your Career at ECPI University
Since 1966, the dedicated employees at ECPI University have helped students achieve their goals via practical training and career-focused education with over 50 Associates, Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs.
Our culture is to prioritize our students’ success through the support of our dynamic team and industry focused curriculum. Visit www.ecpi.edu/employment to learn more about how you can help people improve their lives through education.
Position Summary
The Career Services Advisor works closely with ECPI University’s recent graduates, alumni, and students to optimize their career opportunities. Career Services Advisors provide career planning assistance to students and graduates to include training on interviewing skills, resume preparation, and job search strategies. In addition to sourcing employment opportunities for graduates via campus recruiting, personal visits/phone calls to employers, events and direct referrals, Career Services Advisors actively seek and develop business partnerships with employers to establish an employment pipeline for ECPI University students and graduates.
Primary Responsibilities
Career Planning
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. The employee is required to professionally communicate in person, over the telephone, and through email; move about the school and offices; handle various types of media and equipment; and visually observe and assess. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits Of Employment
ECPI University provides a comprehensive benefits program designed to help our faculty and staff stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a work/life balance. To learn more about benefits at ECPI University, click HERE.
Committed to excellence and innovation, ECPI University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Transform your Career at ECPI University
Since 1966, the dedicated employees at ECPI University have helped students achieve their goals via practical training and career-focused education with over 50 Associates, Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs.
Our culture is to prioritize our students’ success through the support of our dynamic team and industry focused curriculum. Visit www.ecpi.edu/employment to learn more about how you can help people improve their lives through education.
Position Summary
The Career Services Advisor works closely with ECPI University’s recent graduates, alumni, and students to optimize their career opportunities. Career Services Advisors provide career planning assistance to students and graduates to include training on interviewing skills, resume preparation, and job search strategies. In addition to sourcing employment opportunities for graduates via campus recruiting, personal visits/phone calls to employers, events and direct referrals, Career Services Advisors actively seek and develop business partnerships with employers to establish an employment pipeline for ECPI University students and graduates.
Primary Responsibilities
Career Planning
- Provides one-on-one coaching to ECPI University graduates in all aspects of their job search including personal marketing, interview skills, and resume writing.
- Participates and provides support to student-focused Career Services events and seminars.
- Collaborates with students and graduates to help implement an effective strategy for their professional job search.
- Provides excellent customer service to students, graduates, and employers.
- Maintains accurate student information files in accordance with all ECPI University policies and procedures, all applicable federal and state regulations, and all accrediting agency standards and requirements.
- Initiates, develops, and manages business partnerships with employers to establish career and networking opportunities for ECPI University recent graduates, alumni, and current students.
- Actively and routinely seek employer feedback and research industry trends; build and maintain strong relationships.
- Assists employers in the prescreening process and coordination of interviews.
- Coordinates employer visits, advisory boards, recruiting events, job fairs, networking events, and career development workshops.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Associates degree required.
- 2-3 years of related experience- recruiting, staffing, business to business sales, or career coaching.
- Resume writing certification is a plus
- Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and efficient under deadlines, with strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills Proficient in internet research, social media, networking, Microsoft Office, and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with a commitment to exceptional customer service, including thorough follow-up and follow-through
- Skilled at independent and team-based work, with a focus on coaching, guiding, and serving as a role model for students and graduates
- Dedicated to supporting employment success for others while upholding ethical standards, university policies, employment laws, and accreditation guidelines
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. The employee is required to professionally communicate in person, over the telephone, and through email; move about the school and offices; handle various types of media and equipment; and visually observe and assess. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits Of Employment
ECPI University provides a comprehensive benefits program designed to help our faculty and staff stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a work/life balance. To learn more about benefits at ECPI University, click HERE.
Committed to excellence and innovation, ECPI University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.