Graduate Career Advisor - based in Chicago or Virtual
Opportunity at a Glance
The position advises students regarding career issues and strategies, job search methodology, resume preparation, internships, and other job search related matters for graduates. This position manages a graduate caseload while also completing additional tasks that could include sourcing job leads, creating career focused content, facilitate and develop job search training, and / or partner with other Career Services colleagues to meet the needs of graduates and their employment goals.
We are looking for candidates in the Chicago area preferably but are open to remote/virtual candidates as well.
Responsibilities
Student Advising: Provide in-depth and customized advising on job search topics including resume, interviewing, networking, and career advancement to graduates who wish to collaborate with Career Services. Uncover latest trends and best practices that help improve the service provided to students. Advising happens via phone, email, and web-cam.
Employment Training: Create, develop, and facilitate interactive and engaging career webinars that help support the goals and overcome the obstacles of graduates from DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management.
Job Lead Generation: Identify appropriate job leads either through existing leads in Career Service database or within the graduates local, desired market and distribute as needed. Help graduates maximize their job application efforts. Work with Employer Relations team to generate needed leads and partnerships that will influence graduates.
Data Management: Input and manage performance metrics and caseload actions through Career Services data management portal. Metrics to include actions made toward graduate (appointments, calls, emails, etc.) and effort toward job lead development.
Project Creation / Management: Career Services Leadership assigns special projects and can include managing career fairs, running student webinars, or piloting specific department initiatives.
Completes other duties as assigned.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:
Passion for Meeting Student Needs
Proactively seeks to understand student needs.
Anticipates student needs and adapts own style to satisfy their needs.
Acts as a catalyst for identifying issues/problems that students may encounter and demonstrates personal accountability in securing help/resources to satisfy and exceed their expectations.
Continuously searches for new ways to assess and enhance student satisfaction.
Drive Excellence in Execution / Results-Driven
Assumes personal accountability for excellent execution of the organization's priorities.
Seeks to continuously improve the way you deliver upon the expectations of your students.
Sets high standards of performance for self. Does not become complacent and simply maintain the status quo.
Follows through on commitments in a timely fashion.
Communicate Effectively
Proactively shares information internally that will aid others in their day-to-day responsibilities.
Displays openness and honesty in all communications.
Establishes communication channels, which enable the two-way flow of communication between students and staff.
Utilizes various forms of communication to reach students, faculty and staff to enhance communication and increase their perception of accessibility.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
At least five years career services and employer relations, preferably from an educational institution.
At least three years corporate relations, corporate outreach or marketing experience preferred.
At least one year supervisory experience preferred.
Excellent customer service and communication skills required.
Strong PC skills and experience with Internet search engines.
Functional/Technical Skills
Learning on the Fly
Priority Setting
Planning
Time Management
Action Oriented
Written Communications
Approachability
Interpersonal Savvy
Customer Focus
VALUES:
Teamwork We put the team first, appreciate diverse points of view, assume positive intent, collaborate and communicate openly.
Energy We move quickly, learn from mistakes, build positive spirit and always look for a better way.
Accountability We take ownership and initiative, demonstrate courage as we speak up, and act with integrity in all that we do.
Community We operate with a shared sense of responsibility and purpose, and enrich colleagues, students and the broader community we serve
Heart We serve students and each other with passion, respect and care.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The position advises students regarding career issues and strategies, job search methodology, resume preparation, internships, and other job search related matters for graduates. This position manages a graduate caseload while also completing additional tasks that could include sourcing job leads, creating career focused content, facilitate and develop job search training, and / or partner with other Career Services colleagues to meet the needs of graduates and their employment goals.
We are looking for candidates in the Chicago area preferably but are open to remote/virtual candidates as well.
Responsibilities
Student Advising: Provide in-depth and customized advising on job search topics including resume, interviewing, networking, and career advancement to graduates who wish to collaborate with Career Services. Uncover latest trends and best practices that help improve the service provided to students. Advising happens via phone, email, and web-cam.
Employment Training: Create, develop, and facilitate interactive and engaging career webinars that help support the goals and overcome the obstacles of graduates from DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management.
Job Lead Generation: Identify appropriate job leads either through existing leads in Career Service database or within the graduates local, desired market and distribute as needed. Help graduates maximize their job application efforts. Work with Employer Relations team to generate needed leads and partnerships that will influence graduates.
Data Management: Input and manage performance metrics and caseload actions through Career Services data management portal. Metrics to include actions made toward graduate (appointments, calls, emails, etc.) and effort toward job lead development.
Project Creation / Management: Career Services Leadership assigns special projects and can include managing career fairs, running student webinars, or piloting specific department initiatives.
Completes other duties as assigned.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:
Passion for Meeting Student Needs
Proactively seeks to understand student needs.
Anticipates student needs and adapts own style to satisfy their needs.
Acts as a catalyst for identifying issues/problems that students may encounter and demonstrates personal accountability in securing help/resources to satisfy and exceed their expectations.
Continuously searches for new ways to assess and enhance student satisfaction.
Drive Excellence in Execution / Results-Driven
Assumes personal accountability for excellent execution of the organization's priorities.
Seeks to continuously improve the way you deliver upon the expectations of your students.
Sets high standards of performance for self. Does not become complacent and simply maintain the status quo.
Follows through on commitments in a timely fashion.
Communicate Effectively
Proactively shares information internally that will aid others in their day-to-day responsibilities.
Displays openness and honesty in all communications.
Establishes communication channels, which enable the two-way flow of communication between students and staff.
Utilizes various forms of communication to reach students, faculty and staff to enhance communication and increase their perception of accessibility.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
At least five years career services and employer relations, preferably from an educational institution.
At least three years corporate relations, corporate outreach or marketing experience preferred.
At least one year supervisory experience preferred.
Excellent customer service and communication skills required.
Strong PC skills and experience with Internet search engines.
Functional/Technical Skills
Learning on the Fly
Priority Setting
Planning
Time Management
Action Oriented
Written Communications
Approachability
Interpersonal Savvy
Customer Focus
VALUES:
Teamwork We put the team first, appreciate diverse points of view, assume positive intent, collaborate and communicate openly.
Energy We move quickly, learn from mistakes, build positive spirit and always look for a better way.
Accountability We take ownership and initiative, demonstrate courage as we speak up, and act with integrity in all that we do.
Community We operate with a shared sense of responsibility and purpose, and enrich colleagues, students and the broader community we serve
Heart We serve students and each other with passion, respect and care.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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