Graduate Employment Specialist

Why Choose Us?

Impact Lives: Your work will directly impact students, helping them achieve their dreams and make a positive difference in their communities.

Community Development: Concorde is more than just a college; we're a community dedicated to healthcare excellence.

Mission-Driven: Join a mission-driven organization where you'll work alongside a team of passionate individuals who share your dedication to student success.

Continued Professional Development: We provide opportunities for professional development, coaching, and leadership training.

Personal and Community Development: Be part of an organization that values personal and community growth.

Competitive Salary and Benefits: Concorde provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, as well as education and tuition reimbursement programs.

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love -

Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family for all eligible Concorde and UTI programs of study.
• Flexible Time Off for Exempt Employees (FTO): Take time off as needed with no limit, no accrual, and full pay-just get approval in advance.
• Accrued Vacation for Full-Time and Part-Time Non-Exempt Employees: Full-Time employees accrue 2 weeks of paid vacation per year and Part-Time employees accrue based on the number of hours worked each week. This is in addition to paid holidays and paid sick leave.
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days.
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby.
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents.
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA.
• Health Plan Enrollment: 30 days to choose your health plan with coverage starting after one full month of employment.

Explore more benefits here: UTI Benefits

Your Role and Responsibilities:

* Achieve Placement Excellence: Meet or exceed accreditation benchmarks, ensuring that our graduates find meaningful employment opportunities.
* Building Lasting Relationships: Establish and maintain strong connections with students, graduates, and alumni to understand their skills and needs, facilitating optimal job matching.
* Documentation Excellence: Maintain accurate documentation in CampusNexus and Graduate Employment files, ensuring the integrity of our records.
* Professional Development: Deliver impactful professional development workshops using resources like Pathway to Placement and other community assets.
* Employer Engagement: Cultivate and maintain relationships with healthcare employers, ensuring successful Concorde graduate placements. Coordinate student interviews professionally and follow up timely.
* Campus Engagement: Participate in campus activities such as graduation ceremonies, job fairs, PAC meetings, and student appreciation events.

* Other Duties: Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the college.

Other Comments/Requirements:

* Flexible Schedule: Evening and occasional weekend work may be required to accommodate student and employer needs.

Your Qualifications:

* Educational Background: An associate degree or higher is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
* Relevant Experience: 1-3 years of experience in higher education career services, the placement industry, or Student Affairs.
* Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS).
* Goal-Oriented: Experience in goal setting and meeting designated outcomes.
* Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
* Adaptable: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Community Knowledge: Familiarity with and relationships within the local community and employment opportunities.
* Critical Thinking: Advanced skills in critical thinking for training and career guidance

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Concorde Career Colleges is a proud Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion or belief, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration based on merit, qualifications, and business need.