About this opportunity
Porter and Chester Institute lists this Career Services Advisor opportunity in hamden, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Full time
nHamden, CT, US
nSalary Range: $23.75 To $26.50 Hourly
nCareer Services Advisor – Help People Turn Training Into Careers
nAre you passionate about helping others succeed but looking for a role that feels more meaningful than traditional customer service or sales positions?
nDo you enjoy coaching, mentoring, and guiding people toward real-world success?
nThis is your opportunity to use your communication skills, empathy, and professional experience to help graduates take the next step — launching and growing their careers.
nWe’re looking for motivated, people-focused professionals, not career counselors. If you know how to connect, support, and motivate — we’ll teach you our career services process.
nWhat You’ll Be Doing
nAs a Career Services Advisor, you’ll work directly with students and graduates to help them prepare for and secure employment in their chosen fields.
nYou will:
nnnCoach students and graduates on job search strategies, resume development, and interview preparation
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nnProvide one-on-one career guidance and ongoing support throughout the job search process
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nnBuild relationships with local employers and identify job opportunities for graduates
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nnAssist with job placement efforts and track employment outcomes
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nnConduct workshops, career readiness sessions, and mock interviews
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nnMaintain accurate records of student interactions and employment activity
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nnCollaborate with Academic, Admissions, and Financial Aid teams to support student success
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nnParticipate in training and ongoing professional development
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n nMinimum Requirements
nRequired:
nnnHigh School Diploma or GED
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nnStrong communication, motivation, and relationship-building skills
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nnStrong interpersonal skills in individual situations with both large and small groups
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nnEffective presentation skills and strong customer service skills
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nnEffective teamwork, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
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nnAbility to provide job search and career development services.
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nnMust have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
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nnBasic computer proficiency (MS Word/Excel/Outlook, etc.)
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n nPreferred:
nnnMinimum 2 years of sales or recruiting work experience
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nnBachelor’s degree
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nnExperience in career services, recruiting, staffing, or workforce development
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nnKnowledge of resume writing, interviewing, or job placement strategies
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n nWhy Work With Us?
nYou’ll join a team dedicated to helping students not only complete their training, but successfully transition into meaningful careers. Supported by Career Services leadership, Academic teams, and employer partners, you can focus on what matters most — making a lasting impact on people’s lives.
nAbout Our Company:
nPorter and Chester Institute, a trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 9 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.
nOur support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.
nClick here for more company information:
nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
nM, W-F 8am-5pm; Tues 11a-8p
Worksite address
hamden, CT, 06517, US
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