Career Services Advisor

This is an in-seat career opportunity based at our Virginia Beach, VA location.

The salary range is $42,000 - $50,000/year commensurate with work experience. 

We are currently seeking an energetic, friendly, organized individual for the Career Services Advisor role.  This position will work closely with ATI's recent graduates, alumni and students to optimize their career opportunities. In addition, this position will engage with local businesses and employers to establish career opportunity leads and networking opportunities.  

Career Planning

• Interview students and graduates to assist in strategizing for their professional job search.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, graduates and employers.
• Participate and provide support in student focused Career Services events and seminars.
• Provide one-on-one coaching to ATI graduates in all aspects of their job search initiatives including personal marketing, resume writing, and interview skills
• Maintain student information files in accordance with all school and company policies and procedures, all applicable federal, state regulations and all accrediting agencies standards and requirements.

Employer Engagement

• Initiates, develops and manages business partnerships with employers to establish career opportunity leads and networking opportunities for ATI recent graduates, alumni and current students. 
• Actively and routinely seeks employer feedback and researches industry trends; builds and maintains strong relationships. 
• Coordinates employer visits, on-campus recruiting events, job fairs, networking events and career development workshops.
• Assists employers in the prescreening process and coordination of interviews.

Education/Experience

• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training. 
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years of related experience- recruiting, staffing, business to business sales, career coaching. 

Skills/Abilities

• Must be self-motivated, goal oriented and have a sense of urgency.
• Ability to coach and provide guidance to students and graduates.
• Ability to handle a high pressure environment with significant timeline pressures. 
• Ability to serve as a role model for students and graduates.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong internet search and networking skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to conduct business with attention to ethical considerations, University policies and procedures, employment law and accreditation guidelines.
• Excellent customer service skills; to include the ability to effectively follow up and follow through.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment.
• Ability to work independently and with a team as well as with various constituents.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Desire to help others be successful in finding employment.

Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) is a nationally ranked private institution offering Associate Degree, Diploma, and Certification in Automotive Technology, Diesel/Heavy Vehicle Technology, HVAC Technology, Maritime Welding Technology and Tractor Trailer Driving. ATI’s main campus is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia recruiting students from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and New England. For over 37 years ATI has been helping students acquire the skills they need to achieve their goals through a hands-on learning environment and helping organizations satisfy their needs by providing qualified graduates for employment. Growth at our campuses creates the need for dynamic, caring professionals who are dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. Visit us at www.auto.edu.

What does ATI have to offer?
• Comprehensive training program
• Professional and challenging work environment
• Talented and committed co-workers
• Competitive compensation & benefits plan
• Year round full time positions.

Advanced Technology Institute is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.