Student Career Development Specialist

The Student Career Development Specialist, advises students regarding career issues and strategies, job search methods, resume preparation, internships and related matters including personal and professional development. The SCDS coordinates and assists in student job search readiness, search execution and job placement for students in accordance with federal, state, and college regulations, policies, and operating guidelines. 

The SCDS maintains confidential student development and referral records; administers student readiness assessments, surveys and questionnaires; and delivers and/or coordinates presentations, workshops, and seminars, as appropriate to the position and the development of professional student.  Participates as appropriate in student development systems/procedures planning and management; implements and coordinates specific individual student programs and/or assignments, in accordance with the overall placement objectives of the department.

Requirements:

Associate Degree required. 5 years of proven experience directly related to people development experience, career services or employer relations.  At least three years corporate relations, corporate outreach or marketing experience preferred. 1 year of leadership or supervisory a plus, Career School experience a plus. Bachelors Degree preferred in a related Administrative, Business, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences or Special Education discipline.

Skills:

• Ability to demonstrate and coach professionalism
• Project management experience
• Working with difficult and challenging personalities a plus
• Written and verbal communication development training experience
• Contacts and existing business relationships in the market a plus
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and to develop credibility
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical, database management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
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• Assessment and referral skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to make evaluative judgments.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures within specialty area.
• Interviewing skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.

To apply to this position, complete the following 2 steps, which usually take less than 30 minutes each:

1)    Complete the ECA / Virginia College “TalentMine” assessment at:

www.eca.talentmine.com

TalentMine will help you to identify your career track potential---at no cost to you! It will help you….

  * Uncover Your Strengths
  * Identify Strategies for Development
  * Receive Real-Time Results
  * Develop to Meet Your Potential
  * Learn how to Increase Your Impact

You will receive the following for your personal use, no matter where your career takes you---- 
 Real-time Strengths Summary and Career Management Report 
 Custom Developmental Recommendations based on individual responses 
 Strategies for applying your strengths to improve your results

2)    Register on ECA’s employment site and apply to positions of interest…..GET STARTED right away by clicking the “Apply On-Line” button