The Director of Career Services manages and guides the vision and long-term strategic planning for careers that support students and alumni of Southern Careers Institute.  This position is primarily responsible for overseeing the Career Services job search support, programming, and resources for students and alumni.  This position is responsible for leading and supervising a team of Career Services professionals to plan, develop and administer career and employment assistance programs for students and alumni.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBLITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS

• Establish goals and objectives and develop strategic and operational plans for providing career services; assess and report outcomes to management and key stakeholders;

• Supervise staff with consistent opportunities for professional growth and development; hire, train and manage full- and part-time staff as well as student workers;

• Manage department budget for staffing, programming, and various events;

• Build effective relationships with local and regional employers, non-profits, government organizations and community partners to identify employment opportunities for students and alumni;

• Actively maintain an awareness of employment and industry trends and discuss research with Career Services and Education department as appropriate;  

• Plan, promote and market services and information to students, including information resources, career counseling, and career-related programs;

• Develop and implement strategic plans according to the Institute’s mission, goals, and market realities; manage growth accordingly;

• Track all student/graduate cohorts in Student Administrative System software and ensure proper documentation of student files to maintain compliance with State, Federal and Accreditation regulations;

• Partner with directors of all programs on the development of career programs and initiatives that affect students’ marketability to employers;

• Attend industry-related networking events to build potential externship and employer database; 

• Oversee the timely collection and reporting of student and alumni employment outcomes and ensure that accurate data are submitted as required by state, accrediting, and federal agencies;

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years management experience  Must have demonstrable management and organizational skills; Business Development or Sales background; Recruiting or Staffing; Experience in career services preferred or employment background in any of the following: Job placement, student services or admissions at a vocational school, college, or university; Government sponsorship agency; Strong familiarity with the local job market and culture. Benefits Training & Development Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment Continuous Growth Opportunities Medical, Dental, & Vision Options Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA) Basic Life & Accident Insurance Short & Long-term Disability 401K Retirement Plan SCI is an Equal Opportunity employer

About Southern Careers Institute

SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we’re just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.