Career Services Advisor

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.

Employer Engagement

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Associate's 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.

Skills/Abilities

• 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.

Pay

In accordance with Virginia law, the good-faith hourly pay range for this position is $20.75–$27.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, skills, and other legitimate business factors.