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ECPI UniversityUniversity Director of Career Services
Feb. 2018Newport News, VirginiaOverall university-wide management of the career services department which includes 19 campuses and 45 career service advisors and directors. Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, initial training, and on-going development of the career service advisors and career services directors at all ECPI University campuses. The primary mission of my role is to drive best in class services and results for students, graduates, and employers while assuring adherence of all team members of professional standards and practices in all aspects of student placement and academic partnerships. Main duties include:
• Recruiting for Career Services positions. • On-Boarding of Career Services staff.
• Initial Training Campus Directors of Career Services and Career Services Advisors. • Development of Campus Directors of Career Services and Career Services Advisors.
• Disseminating University Career Services policies and procedures, ensuring compliance. Evaluating and making recommendations for revision, as needed. • Audit career services campus records for accuracy • Organize career services yearly conference with a focus on professional development and team building. Additional duties include:
• Member of Implementation Team for Civitas Inspire for Advisors Persistence and Retention Project.
• Supervise employees of 1st term new student resource campaign call center.
• Manage ECPI Network platform consisting of networking, job board, event board, and newsletter.
• Assist International students with CPT site development and placement.
• Create or find new products to help automate processes for better efficiency.
ECPI UniversityCampus Director of Career Services
Oct. 2010 - Feb. 2018Oversaw placement processes for optimal student, graduate, and employer outcomes, ensuring compliance with professional standards and policies across assigned campuses. Key Responsibilities: Led recruitment efforts, interviewed candidates, and made hiring recommendations for Career Services positions.
Provided training to Career Services Advisors.
Coordinated marketing plans for assigned campuses, optimizing employer engagement.
Enhanced the quality and performance of the Career Services team.
Disseminated Career Services policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing compliance and suggesting revisions.
Actively sourced employment opportunities for graduates, building and maintaining employer relationships.
Offered coaching to graduates on career search strategies, personal marketing, interviews, and resume writing.
Regularly sought employer feedback and monitored industry trends.
Assisted in the prescreening and interview coordination process.
Organized employer visits, on-campus recruiting events, Job Fairs, and Career Development Workshops.
Additional Involvement: Served as "Starfish Champion" for the Newport News Campus Retention Solutions.
Acted as a Retention Committee member, spearheading mentorship and rideshare programs on campus.
ECPI UniversityAdjunct Instructor
Jan. 2009Newport NewsCourses:
On-Campus/In-Seat Instructor -Essentials to Success (FOR110 & COR101): prepares new students to be successful in school and their careers. Correlation between college and job success is emphasized. Topics include attitude, motivation, time management, goal setting, study skills, research skills, and teamwork. -Study Skills (COR 105): preparing nursing students by exploring critical thinking, critical reasoning, and critical judgment. Online Teaching Assistant -Career Orientation (COR090): help grade resumes, cover letters, and career reflection assignments. Complete mock interviews with students in person or via Skype to offer feedback on improving interviewing skills and job search techniques.
ECPI College of TechnologyCareer Advisor
Mar. 2008 - Oct. 2010
Huron County Job and Family ServicesEmployment Liaison
Mar. 2006 - Mar. 2008Worked with local employers to assist in recruitment and talent acquisition. Hosted career fairs and assisted in serving as an HR Consultant.
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