General Employment Advisor

POSITION PURPOSE The General Employment Advisor assists new students with their in-school, general employment needs

and builds relationships with all new students so that new students know what services CDS provides,

avail themselves of those services, and engage with CDS a minimum of three terms before they

graduate and begin searching for a career related job.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
Introduces new students to Career Development and the services available to them
Guides new students through the general employment process
Coordinates employment related/retention activities with the Student Services department

? Presents Career Development Services at new student orientation and registration, and the services available to students.

? Schedules, fills and facilitates workshops to educate students on how to conduct a general employment job search, within the first three weeks of each term.

? Coaches students individually and in groups on job creative search skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, etc.

? Generates and maintains relationships with employers who offer general employment positions

? Leverages relationships with employers to bring appropriate speakers to campus to address:  retention, career mindedness, and getting the most out of one?s education.

? Partners with Instructors (Education) and Student Services to help students develop necessary, but possibly lacking, skills and experience.

? Maintains student files regularly and accurately.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

? A Bachelor?s degree in any field of study.

? Two years of work experience, in any industry.

? Excellent customer service skills

? Presentation and platform skills ? must be comfortable speaking and teaching to groups.

? Strong writing and oral communication skills

? Microsoft Office and internet proficient.

? A professional appearance

? Organized and detail oriented.

? External sales experience or interest/desire

? Coaching, teaching, or training experience

? The ability to build relationships and work well in teams and groups

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

? Strong written and oral communication skills.