Career Services Specialist

Why You Should Work With Us::

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

Passion: We love helping others succeed.
Excellence:We strive to be the best.
Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.
Accountability: We own our results.
Integrity: We do the right thing.

The Career Services Specialist verifies job placements and ensures accurate job placements rates for the graduates of Arizona College of Nursing and its affiliated schools (the “College”). This is achieved by adhering to the policies and procedures put forth by the College and the Manager of Career Services and through building relationships with prospective employers for the College’s graduates.

 
Essential Responsibilities:

• Verify employment through established policies and procedures to achieve a verified job placement rate of 90% or greater for BSN program graduates each reporting period.
• Collect and record graduate employment information and maintain information in accordance with College and accreditation standards.
• Proactively contact graduates and respond to graduates regarding job leads, job placement assistance, and general post-enrollment follow-up regarding Career Services.
• Provide resources to graduates to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational obstacles.
• Report graduate placement rates and verification status to campuses.
• Develop new partners in the medical community through networking and outreach activities, including hosting campus events.
• Maintain current knowledge of job placement opportunities with local employers and provide key employer contacts with information about the College and opportunities to visit the campus.

Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent skills and experience required.
• 2+ years’ experience in registrar, career services, or related department for a post-secondary institution.
• At least one (1) year experience providing career services or employment assistance required, three (3) years preferred.
• Inside sales and/or sales support skills preferred-- ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of successful demonstration of business development and/or sales competencies.
• Excellent communication skills required to effectively communicate general information to students, faculty, staff, externship preceptors and other stakeholders.
• Results-oriented and able to manage various projects or numerous tasks at one time.

What We Are Offering You:

• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development
• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Rest and relaxation with paid sick leave and holiday benefits
• Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match

Only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls, please.

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