[Hiring] Career Services Advisor @California Institute Of Applied Technology
Mar 29, 2025 - California Institute Of Applied Technology is hiring a remote Career Services Advisor. 💸 Salary: $27-$31 hourly/doe. 📍Location: USA.
Work from Home (WFH) - Remote work must be performed while residing in California or New Mexico
CIAT Location: San Diego, CA and Albuquerque, NM
Reports to: Director of Career Services
Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us:
CIAT is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution dedicated to empowering students and alumni to achieve their career goals. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Career Services Advisor to join our team to work closely with current and graduate students to ensure ACCET placement and graduation rates.
Job Summary
As a Career Services Advisor at CIAT, you will play a pivotal role in assisting students and alumni in their career development and job search efforts. Your responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities
- Career Counseling: Provide one-on-one career advising sessions to students and alumni, helping them identify their strengths, interests, and career goals. Offer guidance on resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies
- Job Placement Assistance: Collaborate with employers and organizations, both locally and nationally, to create job opportunities for our students and alumni. Facilitate career fairs, networking events, and workshops to connect students with potential employers
- LinkedIn Profile Reviews: Conduct LinkedIn profile reviews and assist individuals in optimizing their online professional presence, including recommendations for networking and industry-specific groups
- Resource Development: Create and maintain a comprehensive database of job listings, internships, and career resources. Stay updated on industry trends and job market demands to provide relevant information to students. Knowledge of Handshake a plus
- Program Development: Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement career-related programs, workshops, and seminars that enhance the employability skills of our students
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records within Dynamics of career advising sessions, job placements, and other relevant data to track the success of our career services programs
- Accreditation Expectations: Maintains and analyzes a list of all students with Graduation and Placement. Collects appropriate placement forms in order to meet ACCET completion and placement requirements
- Professional Development: Stay current on trends in career advising, attend relevant conferences, and participate in ongoing training to enhance your expertise
- Interdepartmental Collaboration: Supports the appropriate academic, student services and admissions advising staff to provide pre-college, transitional, and college and career readiness advising services to students/people in the areas supervised
- Adhere to CIAT’s compliance requirements to ensure all Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional policies and procedures are being met.
- Follow communication guidelines to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and professionalism.
- Embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose and value.
- 2+ years experience in career counseling, advising, placement, or related fields
- Knowledge of career development theories, assessment tools, vocational school placement expectations
- Familiarity with resume writing, interview coaching, and job search strategies
- Proficiency in using career services software and online job platforms
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in career advising
- Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Must have a positive and friendly attitude.
- Skillful in Microsoft Office, email, internet, and other computer related areas.
- Detail oriented, outstanding research and analytical skills.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Process tasks in a timely manner.
- Capability to handle confidential and sensitive information, following confidentiality guidelines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, academic departments, and administration to support student success, achieve institutional goals and contribute to a positive and inclusive culture.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player with a can-do attitude.
- Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environment.
- Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours to accommodate business needs and deadlines.
- Flexible to work longer hours to meet deadlines, if needed.
- Able to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality.
- Possess high ethical standards, being an example of professionalism to others.
- Must be able to embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose and values.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Values
Values such as integrity, excellence, customer service, teamwork and mutual respect are some of those that remain constant, regardless of changes in our company. When identifying company values, it is important that those values are being demonstrated in the course of business each day. Our values set expectations for how employees and managers interact with every person while representing the company.
- We are passionate about education and student success
- We value integrity and excellence in our employees and students
- We treat ourselves and our students with dignity and respect
- We believe in and encourage innovation at our school to better help our students succeed
- We have a customer centric focus and we want people highly committed to achieving goals, where our success equals student’s success
- We are accountable for our actions, and if errors occur, we focus on preventing future errors and moving forward
- We have a growth mindset, always looking for ways to improve, with a sincere belief that every student can do better and achieve their goals
- We expect every employee to be an example of conduct and professionalism, being a role model to students and colleagues
- We commit to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects the diversity of students’ backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
- We foster lifelong learning and professional development
Physical Demands
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.
- Essential functions of this role require sitting for extended periods of time
- Ability to type, use a computer to search for information, and input information while speaking on the phone is required
- The employee will frequently be required to use the computer, mouse and telephone to conduct the regular tasks of this role
- The employee will be required to compute simple to simple mathematical calculations as a normal part of this role
- Requires daily use of a company computer and related software applications at a workstation
- Requires travel to conduct CIAT business, as needed
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this remote position, the job holder will work in a home office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This role routinely involves using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and virtual communication tools. Employees are expected to ensure that their home office is a safe and ergonomic working environment.
Employees must maintain data security and confidentiality in accordance with company policies and use secure connections for all work-related activities. Expectations regarding work hours, availability, and time tracking will be clearly communicated and must be adhered to.
The company is not responsible for maintaining home office environments beyond the provision of reasonable accommodations and necessary work-related equipment. Workers' compensation and liability for injuries that occur in the home office will be covered as per company policy and applicable laws.
This remote work policy is designed to comply with all relevant local, state, and federal laws.
AAP/EEO Statement
California Institute of Applied Technology provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the California Institute of Applied Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. California Institute of Applied Technology expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of California Institute of Applied Technology’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
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$27-$31 hourly/doe
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Mar 29, 2025
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