Purpose of the Position: Responsible for, but not limited to, career services functions and duties for the company as they relate to building effective relationships with local and regional corporations, non-profit and government organizations and community partners to identify externship opportunities and to promote the school’s qualified students, graduates, and alumni.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the Department of Education, ABHES, and CIE.
- Effectively communicates compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalates any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.
- Facilitates the student’s transition from class work to externship.
- Maintains contact with local employers to obtain information on externship opportunities while developing and enhancing working relationships.
- Locates and acquires new externship sites.
- Tracks extern attendance.
- Achieves the extern–to–hire placement conversion percentage as determined by the Career Services Director.
- Services the students, staff and employers.
- Provides externship.
- Ensures the up-to-date maintenance of the Career Services database, documentation, reports and students records in accordance with company policies, government regulations and accreditation standards.
- Participates in public relations activities promoting Ultimate Medical Academy.
Education/Experience
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in education, placement, career services, staffing or related field.
- Associates degree or higher preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in staffing or career services with 1+ year being in medical staffing or career services in the allied health field.
Associated Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Experienced in executive search, employment staffing, career services, out placement services or sales experience in the corporate sector.
- Ability to multi-task and handle a high pressure environment with timeline pressures.
- Proven track record in professional sales or business development.
- Committed, with strong follow-up skills.
- Past success in servicing customers in a people-oriented industry.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Dynamic, high-energy personality.
- Experienced with cold calling.
- Exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport with a diverse customer base.
- Highly motivated, detail oriented with a can-do attitude.
- Comfortable working independently or in a team environment.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Positive, outgoing and confident.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Core Values and Guiding Principles
- Team members exemplify personal integrity by adhering to all applicable laws and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures. Integrity preserves the trust of students and coworkers.
- Team members approach their work with respect each and every day. This involves dealing with projects, students, co-workers, visitors, government agencies, and the general public with tact, honesty, and professionalism.
- Employees strive to work as a team understanding that collective teamwork achieves the best results. This includes listening and remaining open to other’s ideas, following instructions, and accepting constructive feedback.
Acknowledgement: This job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position. It may not include every job responsibility. Job duties may fluctuate based on needs of the business. The company reserves the right to revise the job or require that additional or different tasks be performed.
Stephen P. J. Gilman, MA-HRD
Professional Recruiter & REACT Coordinator – Business Services
Professional Networking Group
CareerSource Tampa Bay
9215 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612
[email protected]
(O) 813-930-7583 (F) 855-503-2977
