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Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. is hiring a Graduate Employment Specialist - CCC. This role requires managing relationships with students and employers to facilitate effective job placements, advising students on career and job search processes, and maintaining accurate employment documentation. The specialist also plans and participates in various campus activities to support graduate employment outcomes.

Highlights

Manage student, graduate, and employer relationships to meet placement benchmarks.
Advise and prepare students for employment through professional development workshops.
Maintain employment documentation accurately in CampusNexus and Graduate Employment files.
Plan and participate in campus activities including job fairs, graduation ceremonies, and PAC meetings.
Required education: Associate degree minimum; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience: 1-3 years in higher education career services, placement, or Student Affairs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS).
Goal-setting and quota experience to achieve placement targets.
Work schedule includes evenings and possibly some weekends.
Compensation ranges from $20 to $26 per hour depending on education and experience.

Graduate Employment Specialist - CCC Full Description

Overview:

Graduate Employment Specialist

Hourly Rate of pay will be between $20-26/hr depending upon education & experience.

The Graduate Employment Specialist (GES) is responsible for managing relationships with students and employers to execute effective job matching such that graduates are placed and tracked in a way that meets/exceed benchmarks. The GES advises and develops students/graduates regarding career/job search process through world class customer service to prepare them for employment. This position handles day - to- day administrative duties for the GE department. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde’s Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love -

Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Responsibilities:
Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

Meet or exceed placement accreditation benchmarks as assigned
Build and maintain relationships with students, graduates, alumni so as to ensure continuity of contact, understanding of skills/needs and effective job matching
Timely and accurate maintenance of documentation in CampusNexus and Graduate Employment files
Deliver/facilitate impactful professional development workshops (via Pathway to Placement and other community resources)
Build/maintain relationships with employers to ensure continuity of relationship and successful Concorde graduate placement.
Manage process of student interviews ensuring timely and professional follow up and coordination
Assist in planning and participate in campus activities such as graduation ceremonies, job fairs, PAC meetings, etc.
Other duties as assigned (to include Student Appreciation events)

Qualifications:
Education / Experience

Associate degree or higher required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
1-3 years of experience in higher education career services, placement industry or Student Affairs
Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, TEAMS)
Goal setting/quota experience to meet designated outcomes
Excellent interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills including attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of/relation with community and local employment opportunities
Exhibits advanced skills to include critical thinking in training and career guidance

Abilities

Other Requirements: Evening and possibly some weekend work required

Standard Abilities

Able and willing to:
- Communicate, think, learn, and reason
- Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
- Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
- Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Original Job Description

Overview:

Graduate Employment Specialist

Hourly Rate of pay will be between $20-26/hr depending upon education & experience.

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love -

Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Responsibilities:
Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

Meet or exceed placement accreditation benchmarks as assigned
Build and maintain relationships with students, graduates, alumni so as to ensure continuity of contact, understanding of skills/needs and effective job matching
Timely and accurate maintenance of documentation in CampusNexus and Graduate Employment files
Deliver/facilitate impactful professional development workshops (via Pathway to Placement and other community resources)
Build/maintain relationships with employers to ensure continuity of relationship and successful Concorde graduate placement.
Manage process of student interviews ensuring timely and professional follow up and coordination
Assist in planning and participate in campus activities such as graduation ceremonies, job fairs, PAC meetings, etc.
Other duties as assigned (to include Student Appreciation events)

Qualifications:
Education / Experience

Associate degree or higher required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
1-3 years of experience in higher education career services, placement industry or Student Affairs
Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, TEAMS)
Goal setting/quota experience to meet designated outcomes
Excellent interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills including attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of/relation with community and local employment opportunities
Exhibits advanced skills to include critical thinking in training and career guidance

Abilities

Other Requirements: Evening and possibly some weekend work required

Standard Abilities

Able and willing to:
- Communicate, think, learn, and reason
- Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
- Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
- Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

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Graduate Employment Specialist - CCC

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Graduate Employment Specialist - CCC Full Description

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