Career Services Advisor

The Career Services Advisor plays a critical role in supporting student success at Helms College by ensuring graduate employment outcomes meet ACCET placement standards. This position provides ongoing guidance and resources to students throughout their educational journey and after graduation to help them develop professional skills and secure meaningful employment. The Advisor collaborates closely with program administrators and serves as a key liaison between the College and the local business community to build and maintain employer relationships that support job placement.

• Demonstrate core values of Goodwill Industries by modeling service, ownership, accountability and respect.
• Be a mentor to all who come to Helms College for training and education.
• Meet or exceed placement goals of the College in accordance with ACCET Completion and Placement Standards and Helms College policies and procedures.
• Make contact with Helms College students to establish relationship as Career Services Advisor.
• Meet with students on a regular basis to : Create individual career plans including professional skills development and job search strategies, and measure progress toward goals. Identify job leads and develop business relationships in response to market demand and individual student’s needs. Evaluate the student’s job readiness. Recommend strategies to increase placement outcomes for individuals.
• Develop quarterly career service plans to ensure upcoming graduates, as well as prior cohorts, have adequate placement opportunities and are prepared to be employed.
• Conduct job readiness workshops and career preparation seminars.
• Assist students in developing customized job search plans and tracking progress.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers and industry professionals to generate job leads and externship opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of job market trends and employer expectations in various industries.
• Organize and participate in career fairs, employer spotlights, and networking events.
• Compile, maintain and aggregate student completion and job placement data using the ACCET Document tracking sheet and placement documentation.
• Provide post-graduation career development services to Helms College Alumni.
• Participate in professional development activities and serve on committees which support the goals and objectives of the school.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or as the situation dictates.