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Career Development Services Advisor
| Company: | Westwood College Company Profile | Current Opportunities (30) |
| Job Location(s): | Westminster |
| Employment Term: | Regular |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Start Date: | As soon as possible |
| Starting Salary Range: | Not Provided |
| Required Experience: | Open |
| Related Categories: | Education - College/University, Education - Professional/Vocational |
Position Description
Career Development Services Advisor
Job Code : 4994
Location : Westminster CO US 80021
% of Travel Required : 0-10%
Job Type : Full Time
Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education : Bachelor's Degree
Category : Education, Training, and Library
Compensation : From 33000 To 40000 USD Per Year
Job Description :
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Alta College, Inc. (Alta) is the parent company of a system of higher education institutions including Westwood College, and Westwood College Online. With over 16,000 students currently enrolled in our programs, the company operates 18 campuses in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Texas and Virginia as well as Westwood College Online - a part of Westwood College - Denver North.
Since its inception, Alta Colleges, Inc. has helped launch the careers of over 20,000 graduates and we currently employ over 3,000 full time employees, including 1,200 full and adjunct instructors.
Westwood College was founded in Denver, Colorado in 1953. For many years the school was known as Denver Institute of Technology, offering diploma and degree programs in a variety of technical fields. Since then, Alta has expanded Westwood College's offerings by leveraging its proven approach of career-focused education to reach a wider array of students.
The Career Development Services (CDS) Advisor is responsible for successfully preparing students to find, secure, and retain employment, giving them the skills necessary to repeat this process throughout their careers.
The ideal candidate will have experience in career coaching, counseling, or teaching (at the college, level, private firm, or even for themselves as their own business), or who have worked for a Staffing Service dealing with large number of clients at the same time.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Relationships and SkillBuilding:
* Introduce new and continuing students to Career Development and guiding them through the general employment process
* Maintain regular and consistent contact with students
* Provide career opportunity counseling for students
* Conduct career development seminars/workshops
* Capture, maintain and update student records
* Coach students individually and in groups on job creative search skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, etc.
* Maintain contact with graduates seeking positions after graduation
* Assist with on-campus job fairs
Teamwork:
* Assists other CDS Advisors and Graduate Advisors in meeting team goals
* Participate in CDS events and projects
* Participate in CDS team meetings to stay aware of activities and department goals
* Actively seek ways to provide assistance to other departments in achieving operating objectives not necessarily under direct control or accountability
* Leverage relationships with professionals in related career fields to invite appropriate guest speakers to WOL CDS events
* Promoting a positive image in department staff toward operating objectives established by Alta Colleges, Westwood College and other departments
Documentation:
* Maintain detailed and accurate records of communication with students, staff, and employers
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred
* Polished presentation skills
* Strong writing and grammar skills
* Project Management skills
* The ability to coach, counsel and provide candid feedback to students
* The ability to build internal working relationships
* The ability to work in a metrical, results oriented environment
* The ability to creatively use the Internet and computer technology to interact and provide programs for students
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our Company is committed to serving a diverse multicultural body of students in an atmosphere that promotes pride, respect and teamwork. To our campuses and campus communities, we commit to recruit an experienced and qualified faculty and staff who are reflective of the infinitely varied human talent available. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
