What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Career Services position at Remington College?
Job Description
Job Description
If you’re a dedicated, enthusiastic, highly motivated professional with leadership experience in job placement, career counseling, public relations, customer service, or sales and you have a genuine desire to help others succeed, we want to hear from you!
We’re looking for a talented Director of Career Services to join our Lafayette Campus team on a full-time basis. This individual will report to the Campus President.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities :
- Directs and coordinates all job placement activities and services for students and graduates at the Campus; attains targeted placement rates per accrediting / state standards.
- Assists graduates with job placement.
- Supervises, coordinates, and customarily and regularly directs the work of all employees within the Career Services Department at the Campus.
- Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to specific subject matter areas under his or her administrative guidance.
- Provides suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, discipline, or any other change of status for an employee under his or her direct supervision to the Director of Campus Administration; suggestions and recommendations are given particular weight.
- Participates in student orientation sessions.
- Participates in graduation ceremonies as assigned.
- Maintains the Campus Career Resource Center for students and graduates.
- Schedules and promotes career fairs and related activities, including workshops and seminars for students and graduates.
- Serves as a public relations liaison in the community.
- Surveys graduates and employers regularly.
- Assists the Externship Coordinator with selecting / coordinating student externship sites and setting up required meetings, including pre-externship sessions.
- Monitors and prepares externship attendance / drops reports and forms.
- Travels as required.
- Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.
Education / Experience Needed :
We offer a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, disability, life, vision, 401K, and flexible spending accounts, for full-time employees.
