Graduate Employment Specialist

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 for all eligible Concorde and UTI programs of study.
• Flexible Time Off for Exempt Employees (FTO): Take time off as needed with no limit, no accrual, and full pay-just get approval in advance.
• Accrued Vacation for Full-Time and Part-Time Non-Exempt Employees: Full-Time employees accrue 2 weeks of paid vacation per year and Part-Time employees accrue based on the number of hours worked each week. This is in addition to paid holidays and paid sick leave.
• 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: 30 days to choose your health plan with coverage starting after one full month of employment.

Explore more benefits here: UTI Benefits

Your Role and Responsibilities:

* Achieve Placement Excellence: Meet or exceed accreditation benchmarks, ensuring that our graduates find meaningful employment opportunities.
* Building Lasting Relationships: Establish and maintain strong connections with students, graduates, and alumni to understand their skills and needs, facilitating optimal job matching.
* Documentation Excellence: Maintain accurate documentation in CampusNexus and Graduate Employment files, ensuring the integrity of our records.
* Professional Development: Deliver impactful professional development workshops using resources like Pathway to Placement and other community assets.
* Employer Engagement: Cultivate and maintain relationships with healthcare employers, ensuring successful Concorde graduate placements. Coordinate student interviews professionally and follow up timely.
* Campus Engagement: Participate in campus activities such as graduation ceremonies, job fairs, PAC meetings, and student appreciation events.

* Other Duties: Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the college.

Other Comments/Requirements:

* Flexible Schedule: Evening and occasional weekend work may be required to accommodate student and employer needs.

Your Qualifications:

* Educational Background: An associate degree or higher is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
* Relevant Experience: 1-3 years of experience in higher education career services, the placement industry, or Student Affairs.
* Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS).
* Goal-Oriented: Experience in goal setting and meeting designated outcomes.
* Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
* Adaptable: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Community Knowledge: Familiarity with and relationships within the local community and employment opportunities.
* Critical Thinking: Advanced skills in critical thinking for training and career guidance

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