Online Career Services Advisor

This is a remote position.

About the role

ECPI University is seeking an energetic, friendly, and organized Career Services Advisor to work closely with recent graduates, alumni, and students to optimize their career opportunities. This position will also engage with local businesses and employers to establish career opportunity leads and networking opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Career Planning
  • Provide one-on-one coaching to ECPI graduates in all aspects of their job search initiatives, including personal marketing, resume writing, and interview skills.
  • Participate and provide support in student-focused Career Services events and seminars.
  • Interview students and graduates to assist in strategizing for their professional job search.
  • Provide excellent customer service to students, graduates, and employers.
  • Maintain student information files in accordance with all school and company policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, and accrediting agency standards.
• Employer Engagement
  • Initiate, develop, and manage business partnerships with employers to establish career opportunity leads and networking opportunities for ECPI University graduates, alumni, and current students.
  • Actively and routinely seek employer feedback and research industry trends; build and maintain strong relationships.
  • Assist employers in the prescreening process and coordination of interviews.
  • Coordinate employer visits, on-campus recruiting events, job fairs, networking events, and career development workshops.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years of related experience in recruiting, staffing, business-to-business sales, or career coaching. Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training is acceptable.

Skills

• Must be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and have a sense of urgency.
• Strong internet search and networking skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle a high-pressure environment with significant timeline pressures.
• Ability to work independently and with a team, as well as with various constituents.
• Desire to help others be successful in finding employment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to serve as a role model for students and graduates.
• Ability to coach and provide guidance to students and graduates.
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to effectively follow up and follow through.
• Ability to conduct business with attention to ethical considerations, University policies and procedures, employment law, and accreditation guidelines.

Benefits

ECPI University provides a comprehensive benefits program designed to help faculty and staff stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a work/life balance. Learn more about benefits at ECPI University.