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Career Service Advisor

Sole Hire
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Career Services Advisor at a Leading College in Rockford

Are you passionate about empowering individuals to achieve career success through education? We are looking for a dedicated Career Services Advisor to join our esteemed institution in Rockford, renowned for over 140 years of unwavering commitment to providing career-focused education to students across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Our graduates excel throughout the Midwest, thanks to the hands-on training and robust support we offer from the outset.

Sole Hire has been entrusted with leading our recruitment efforts, and we invite you to be part of our mission to ensure that our college continues to thrive for generations to come.

The Role :

As a Career Services Advisor, you will play an integral role in guiding students and graduates toward fulfilling career paths. Reporting to the Director of Career Services, you will collaborate with various departments, including Program Chairs, Faculty, and Student Services, to support the extern and graduate process.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Graduate Support :

Assist graduates in job searches by developing leads, conducting follow-ups, and refining employment documents.

  • Actively market graduates to potential employers, consistently achieving successful placements.
  • Maintain and verify placement data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Educate graduates on job search strategies, market trends, and professional etiquette.
  • Current Student Support :
  • Conduct career development workshops to prepare students for post-graduation employment.

  • Facilitate exit interviews and needs assessments with students and externs.
  • Liaise with extern sites to secure placements that fulfill educational requirements, exceeding extern-to-hire goals.
  • Employer Engagement :
  • Cultivate relationships with employers and extern sites to generate job leads.

  • Support employers in filling positions with qualified graduates.
  • Organize job fairs, employer talks, and on-campus interviews to enhance student exposure to job opportunities.
  • Requirements

    Qualifications :

  • An Associate or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience in career services, staffing, recruiting, or related fields.
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
  • A proactive team player with excellent social interaction abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently under pressure.
  • Familiarity with Campus Nexxus is a plus.
  • Residency within a commutable distance to Rockford, IL, is required for this in-person role.
  • Benefits

    What We Offer :

  • A competitive compensation package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) participation and generous paid time off.
  • An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and contribute to the future of our college and community.
  • If you're ready to make a difference and join a team that values dedication and student success, we encourage you to apply and help us continue our legacy of educational excellence.

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