Career Advisor - Boise

We are looking for dynamic individuals who have the passion and desire to influence the lives of others. As a Career Services Advisor you will be responsible for developing externship sites, monitoring student extern performance, and providing students and graduates with employment assistance. This is a great opportunity for the right candidates to get their foot in the door of an established, growth oriented, reputable company.

This position is a part-time position.

• Experience in a department responsible for supporting employee needs, preferably career training or job placement, desirable.
• Provides one-on-one employment assistance to both students and graduates.
• Answers student questions with regard to the externship, employment, and placement processes.
• Serves as the liaison between the student and the externship site or employer.
• Ensures that the student is prepared to begin the job search process by assisting with resume writing, interview techniques, phone skills, networking, and other job search processes.
• Provides assistance to students with career preparation concerns throughout their tenure at the College.
• Keeps accurate records and phone logs, as appropriate.
• Assists with campus advisory board activities and graduation ceremonies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Guide, assist and provide graduates with job leads.
• Advise graduates on interview techniques and critique their resumes.
• Generate employer database through cold calling, mailing, and site visits.
• Establish a working relationship with existing and new companies.
• Responsible for weekly placements and 90 day employment verification.
• Meet with department Directors on a regular basis.  

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates degree preferred.
• Strong telephone skills.
• 2-4 years experience in job recruitment or related fields.
• Demonstrate ability to interact with others on a professional level using excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to guide and evaluate student progress in the career planning area.
• Computer literate and knowledge of Internet job search techniques.

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.