What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Services Advisor position at Porter & Chester Institute?

Job Description

Hybrid Position (onsite and remote) : Position requires working on campus 2-3 times per week within the state you are hired for (CT, MA or PA)

Note : Relocation assistance to the CT / MA / PA areas will not be offered. Due to travel expectations, the ideal candidate will live within driving distance of the CT / MA / PA campuses .

The Career Service Advisor will be responsible for helping ensure that all assigned programs achieve employment benchmarks ensuring that all assigned programs are compliant with employment outcomes based on accreditation standards. The Career Service Advisor will assist in identifying, developing, and maintaining employer partnerships on campus as well as organize and conduct professional development seminars on campus for all active students. The Career Service Advisor will manage an active caseload of students, as assigned, and ensure that our graduates are able to find suitable employment in the marketplace.

The Career Services Advisor will...

Perform daily activities to ensure that graduates find employment in their field of study. Depending on the need of the assigned campus or campuses the job duties may include some or all of the following activities :

Meet individually with each student and graduate to coach and motivate them about their job search, reinforce the content of the Professionalism Seminars they have taken, assist in the preparation of a professional resume and assist in the formulation of their career search objectives and action plans.

Contact unemployed and employed graduates to maintain a relationship with PCI to find out about possible employments and job leads.

Build relationship with local employers in order to secure job orders for our students.

Submit resume of student and / or graduate to open job orders Set up interview for student / graduate with the employer, confirming directions to client location, date and time of interview with employer and student / graduate.

Maintain personal contact with each assigned student from orientation day until the graduate is satisfactorily placed. Upon employment of a graduate, follow the employment verification procedure as laid out by Career Services and Compliance Management.

Conduct Professionalism Seminars to educate graduating students on sourcing for jobs, resume / cover letter writing, interviewing tips and presentation tips with assistance from Career Services and Education staff.

Organize and manage Career Service Events including organizing PAC meetings and Career Fairs on campus each year.

Develop Employer Partnerships in the local market

Organize Professional Development Seminars on campus, coordinating with Faculty and other stakeholders.

Position Requirements :

2 years of sales or recruiting experience preferred, but not required

High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to work effectively under deadlines and multiple demands.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required

Familiarity with Campus Management and PCI’s LMS (Canvas) preferred

Ability to work effectively under deadlines and multiple demands

Ability to quickly adapt to shifting demands and priorities

About our company :

Porter and Chester Institute, a leading trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision : to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 9 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.

Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our highly qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.

Click here for more company information : https : / / porterchester.edu / about -pci

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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