What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Services Advisor position at Jersey College?
Position: Career Services Advisor
Institution Overview:
Jersey College is committed to excellence and innovation in nursing education, having graduated over 10,000 nurses since its founding. The institution aims to foster professional growth and career success for its students.
Role Summary:
The Career Services Advisor manages the employment process for graduates and non-completers by developing strategies for placement, building employer networks, and organizing career-oriented activities. This individual plays a key role in ensuring that students are prepared for and connected to employment opportunities aligned with their nursing education.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Employer Network Management:
- Build and maintain a network of employers to promote hiring Jersey College graduates.
- Develop job leads through community engagement, employer outreach, and research.
- Organize meetings and calls with employers to promote recruitment.
- Assist employers with prescreening and interview coordination.
- Conduct annual employer satisfaction surveys and create action plans based on results.
2. Job Counseling Oversight:
- Assist students and graduates in identifying and securing employment opportunities in their field.
- Regularly communicate with graduates to track and enhance their job placement progress.
- Help students develop employability skills, resumes, and career goals.
- Coach students on job search strategies and techniques.
3. Workshops and Job Awareness Events:
- Plan and oversee job fairs, workshops, and other career-related events.
- Conduct graduate satisfaction surveys, analyze data, and recommend improvements.
- Administer and audit placement and licensure records.
4. General Support:
- Provide administrative support for career services and perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of one year of related experience in counseling or an associate degree.
Core Skills:
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Jersey College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or military veteran status (Protected Status) and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on a Protected Status in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, Title II, Title III, Title VI, Title VII Title IX and their regulations, and other federal and state regulations and guidelines that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against a Protected Status, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, Title II, Title III, Title VI, Title VII or Title IX may be referred to Jersey Colleges Title IX Compliance Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights, or both. Jersey Colleges Title IX Compliance Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness who may be contacted at the following: 546 U.S. Highway 46, Teterboro, NJ 07608; 201-489-5836; CivilRightsCoordinator@jerseycollege.edu ; or TitleIXcoordinator@jerseycollege.edu.
Jersey Colleges nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located within the College Catalog (available at www.jerseycollege.edu/student-resources/college-catalog) under the sections entitled Civil Rights Policies and Title IX and VAWA Policies.
