Career Services Advisor

Platt College Los Angeles consists of four Southern California campuses located in Alhambra Ontario Riverside and Anaheim. Platt offers certificate and degree programs in several subject areas including school of graphic design business and legal studies medical sciences and information technology. Since our opening in 1985 Platt College has been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth and that students should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

At Platt College our mission is to provide a balanced program of instruction for our students to help them acquire the specialized knowledge and skills they need to take advantage of exciting career opportunities in many of todays in-demand fields. We at Platt College continuously update our offerings to best serve the needs of students and employers in todays dynamic Southern California business environment.

We Offer:

• Platt College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical dental and vision benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.
• A highly competitive pay and eligible employees are entitled to receive paid vacation sick leave and paid holidays.
• Professional opportunities in a growing organization.
• Compensation Range: $ 20.00-24.00 /hour

The Career Services Advisor works with the Director of Career Services to implement a program of activities and services that facilitate the placement of graduates and promote the goals of the college.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Critical Service Needs and Student Activities:
  • Coordinate and implement all on campus Career Services activities (e.g. resume and interview workshops career fairs open houses alumni luncheon etc.)
  • Work with Program Chairs to offer a range of guest speakers workshops and fieldtrip opportunities
  • Assist with the monitoring of social networking or job sites as assigned
  • Remain in constant contact with alumni to ascertain job search prospects and offerassistance
  • Timely and properly complete phone calls and paper work associated with employmentverifications
  • Assist Career Services Director in the development of community relationships that givestudents a chance to give back to the community while at the same time allows thecommunity to learn about the college and its programs
  • Ensure a successful first term transition for new students through in-person meetingsaimed at introducing key career services resources to new students
  • Assist in the administration of all student surveys according to the survey timeline
  • Other duties as assigned
• Planning Organizing and Controlling for Results:
  • Establish periodic progress reports to assure results are monitored and corrective action applied.
  • Prepare and present to the Director of Career Services a term review report comparing actual results to plans at the conclusion of each term with objectives and planned activities identified for the next term
• Teamwork:
  • Actively provide assistance to other departments
  • Actively seek ways to provide assistance to other departments in achieving operation objectives not necessarily under direct control or accountability
  • Promote a positive image and attitude to students and staff members across all departments
  • Work closely with all departments to ensure that student concerns or inquires are resolved.
  • Ensure excellent customer service and professionalism to all currentstudents prospective students and co workers in all departments at all times

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Computer literacy (MS Word Excel Publisher PowerPoint Internet)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn and interpret academic standards and admissions policies
• Self-starter with a strong focus on customer service

Credentials and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
• 1 year previous experience working with students or in a customer service environment

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals employment decisions will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. Platt College Los Angeles LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion (including religious dress/grooming practices) creed sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions) age national origin marital or registered domestic partnership status veteran status or military status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression physical or mental disability including genetic characteristics or genetic information medical condition ancestry citizenship or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or by local ordinance.

In accordance with Title IX regulations Platt College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The Colleges statement of non-discrimination and Title IX Coordinator contact information is available on the website

Internal Platt College Employees please refer to the link below to apply for the position: