INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS DEPARTMENT
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
Malcolm X College is seeking a
Career Service Advisor for
the Institutional Effectiveness Department.
The mission of
Malcolm X College is to provide accessible
liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and
professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the
following core values: accountability, community, diversity,
empowerment, learning, and respect.
City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s
most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility
and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in
building a stronger and more just city. The community college
system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000
students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Reporting to the Executive
Director-Career & Workforce Development, the Career Service
Advisor Manages job placement services for College to Careers
Cluster students and graduates for the purpose of student
recruitment, retention, and employment placement assistance.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures that students and graduates receive aid in seeking
employment and advises program participants regarding career
opportunities and prospective employment.
Establishes annual objectives based on market trends and recent
results.
Ensures that all College to Careers Cluster program
participants and graduates receive aid in seeking employment and
advises program participants regarding career opportunities and
prospective employment. Establishes annual objectives based on
market trends and recent results.
Accountable for C2C related metrics including employment as
assigned by CCC administration.
Contacts employers to develop job leads and career
opportunities for College to Careers Cluster program participants.
Arranges for employers to visit College to Careers Cluster facility
to discuss personnel needs and interview graduating students.
Maintains current job listings on file. Provides information to
employer regarding current, former and graduating students.
Develops and maintains key metrics and data regarding placement
of graduating students. Maintains files of placement credentials of
College to Careers Cluster students. Establishes records of
students, alumni referrals and referral results. Establishes
mechanism for assessing employer satisfaction with the quality of
graduates as part of the interviewing process or initial evaluation
of early on the job performance. Is sensitive to confidentiality
between the employer and the employee/graduate.
Develops a career library for students, faculty and staff for
use as a resource in placement activities. Coordinates annual
career fairs; assists in new student orientation and provides input
for the school newsletter.
Develops and conducts training programs related to career
development, resume/letter construction, interviewing techniques
and effective job search techniques. Develops a program involving
employer presentations, field visits and student internships.
Prepares reports and key assessment data regarding results and
outcomes. Compares outcomes over time and by program. Establishes
and maintains tracking and reporting processes.
Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sociology, Human Resources,
Business, or a related field from an accredited college or
university. Master’s degree preferred.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in
student or career services within higher education, or an
equivalent combination of education and experience is
required.
- Strong management and leadership skills, with previous
experience in training and development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the
ability to present information clearly and effectively to diverse
audiences.
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively
across departments.
- Highly self-motivated and innovative, with the ability to
assess current operations and implement improvements to achieve
long-term goals of the District.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook).
Special Requirements:
- Availability to work some evenings and weekends. In and out of
District travel may be required.
Salary Range: $69,545.00 - 75,712.00
Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective
bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience,
knowledge, skills and abilities.
Benefits information is found at
https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits
/
WE OFFER: Excellent health benefits at a low cost;
Investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS Retirement Plan;
Generous vacation, holidays, personal and sick days; Tuition
Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For a more
detailed overview of benefits, please visit our benefits
page.
This position is represented by the Local 1600 professional
union.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within
6 months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of
Chicago!
Additional Information
- Salary Range: Salary Range: $69,545.00 - 75,712.00
