Career Services Advisor
About The Job
Fortis College in Richmond, VA is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Career Services Advisor. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.
Fortis provides educational programs that deliver essential career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.
Job Description
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to be a part of the Career Services team. This is a full-time, professional position reporting directly to the Director of Career Services. This position may require some evening and Saturday hours.
The Career Services Advisor coordinates and assists in job search and placement for graduates and students, maintains confidential and detailed client and referral records, delivers and/or coordinates presentations, workshops, and seminars as appropriate to the position, evaluates and resolves student inquiries, issues, and problems, and ensures appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, Company, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree is preferred
- 1 to 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Recruiting
- Career Counseling
- Business Development
- Strong technical skills including computer applications/programs, internet research, and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, perform well under pressure, and meet deadlines
- Possess a positive attitude, the desire to help others, a self-driven nature, confident communication skills, and a results-oriented approach
- Consistently display the highest level of integrity
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree
- 1 to 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in recruiting, career counseling, or business development
- Strong computer application and internet research skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
- Confident communication skills and a positive, self-driven, results-oriented approach
- High level of integrity
What We Do
The Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that strengthens neighborhood economies by providing flexible financing and technical support, primarily to small businesses in low-to-moderate income and disadvantaged communities.
