Career Services Representative

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
 

Job Title: Career Services Representative
 

Job Summary: This position will assist with Career Services job placement program to meet students and
community needs by matching student abilities and experience with the employer’s requirements. Will
assist students with resume building and the interview process. The Career Services Representative will
assist students in finding permanent employment in their field, paying attention to the specific needs of each
employer, and assuring the student is prepared for the workplace. See Administrative duties below.
 

Duties & Responsibilities:
 Assist with effective job placement program for students and graduates as measured by employee/
student satisfaction surveys
 Be knowledgeable of campus programs and course offerings
 Use social networks to listen to and address student concerns warmly and creatively
 Build and maintain relationships with business and community leaders by a variety of means
including account visitations
 Assist students to determine their qualifications and work history to determine appropriate placement
 Match student knowledge and abilities with job requirements and refer qualified students to
employers for interviews
 Provide a variety of general and technical information to students, staff, and the community
regarding job placement services
 Collect, organize and analyze local and national employment information and trends
 Assemble, interpret and organize statistical information from employers and students
 Prepare comprehensive reports for management, ensuring accreditation compliance
 Work in collaboration with Career Services Director to plan, coordinate, and organize job fairs and
workshops, in-services
 Incorporate technology in all areas of job placement services
 Develop strategies and carry out routine office duties to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in the
Career Services Department
 Create an environment of Excellence in Customer Service toward students and employment sites
 Participate in a minimum of two professional developments per year
 Attend Career/Job Fair events
 Attend graduation ceremonies
 Other duties as assigned
 

Skills & Abilities:
 Ability to build and foster relationships
 Possess interviewing and resume building skills
 Excellent customer service, time management, resourcefulness, and organizational skills
 Strong presentation, public speaking, written and verbal communication skills
 Ability to analyze data and think strategically
 Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
 Ability to work with a diverse student population
 Ability to model the CARES philosophy and core values with courage, teamwork, perseverance, and
vision

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree from an accredited institution preferred. Experience related to
job placement services, client relations, or recruiting desired. Must have a professional attitude, professional
appearance, strong communication skills, and be computer literate with proficiency in Google workspace
and Microsoft Office.
 

Effort and Commitment:
 Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the
organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior
 Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assumes responsibility, seeks out and accepts increased
responsibility; displays a can do approach to work. Shows persistence and seeks alternative
solutions when obstacles arise
 Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows
flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and
procedures
 Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately
 Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when
arriving late for work or when absent; observes provision of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes
policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately

Qualifications