Graduate Employment Specialist

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 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.

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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)

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

Pay for this position is between $22-32/hr depending upon education & experience.