Career Services Coordinator

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are passionate about helping students and alumni achieve their career goals, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students and alumni!Summit Scholars Institute is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.

Job Title: Career Services Coordinator

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Career Services Coordinator. As a key member of our organization, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive career services to students and alumni. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in career counseling, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, alumni, and employers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one career counseling to students and alumni, including resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Develop and implement career-related workshops and events, such as networking events, career fairs, and employer information sessions.
• Collaborate with employers to create job and internship opportunities for students and alumni.
• Maintain and update career services resources, including online job boards and career-related databases.
• Act as a liaison between students, alumni, and employers by facilitating connections and networking opportunities.
• Conduct outreach to alumni to promote career services and facilitate alumni involvement in career-related events.
• Collaborate with academic departments to ensure career services are integrated into the curriculum.
• Stay current on industry trends and labor market information to provide relevant and up-to-date career advice to students and alumni.
• Maintain accurate records and track student and alumni employment outcomes.
• Assist with the development and implementation of career services policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, higher education, human resources, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in career counseling, higher education, or human resources.
• Strong understanding of career development theories and job search strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with career services management software is preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.