Career Services Specialist

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Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Career Services Specialist for a certified Great Place to Work, you will coordinate the graduate student's employment assistance process to meet student, alumni, institutional, and industry needs. Assist students in gaining meaningful employment in jobs applicable to their field of study for all diploma and Associate Degree programs. Guide students with the job search process, including teaching workshops and critiquing resumes. Coordinate Career Job Fairs with employer representatives. Provide excellent customer service to current and graduating students in accordance with the mission and purpose of the college. Coordinate and assist graduates with job interviews and obtaining entry-level healthcare career opportunities.

You will make an impact by: 

• Assist students with resume development, interviewing skills, proper demeanor, attire, and other related areas to ensure and support successful graduating student employment in accordance with the mission and purpose of the college.
• Conduct employment workshops on such topics as resume writing, finding a job/internship, networking, preparing for interviews, improving job performance, and other topics as needed.
• Conduct mock interviews for students.
• Develop and deliver classroom presentations on industry trends, labor market information, employment preparation, and other related topics as requested by faculty.
• Proactively develops Career Services relationships with local employers through in-person visits and correspondence. Arranges for interviews and placements of student graduates. Secures employment for a predetermined number of student graduates per week into new positions with local employers.
• Coordinate career job fair events; conducts employer site visits to campus; promotes program visits to students and faculty; greets employers, assists with set-up as needed, and debriefs with employers to assess satisfaction and discuss improvements.

Your Experience Includes:

• Minimum 2 years of prior experience in higher education setting such as career services, advising preferably in healthcare or healthcare recruitment background.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, business management, student personnel, related field or equivalent experience required.

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Bonus Eligible

WCU Company Overview

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

WCU EEO Statement

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Salary : $26 - $35