Title - Vice President of Career Services

Summary: The Vice President of Career Services (VPCS) has the responsibility of providing leadership and direction to campus level Career Services team members; ensuring high placement rates, coordinate and engage on stackable programs, and community engagement/referral development through all related activities. The VPCS ensures that graduates are prepared with the job search skills necessary to attain employment and that they are employed in their field of study and have the stackable tools and training available to grow their careers. The VPCS works in cooperation with the Education Department, the career services department, and administrative staff to provide placement services and career advancement to graduates and alumni. He/she will analyze and provide feedback on graduate and employer satisfaction based on survey results.

The VPCAS should have an educational background and thorough understanding of the institutions programs and curriculum, as well as the employer market and community. He/she should fully support our employers and engage in the communities we serve, including but not limited to assisting in marketing the programs offered throughout the medical community and actively seek additional externship and placement sites for the students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, promote, and manage the goals and objectives of the Career Services Department
• Expand and standardize department utilization of resources such as Career Edge and CampusVue/Nexus
• Support the company’s missions by growing the Accelerate program
• Lead the Career Services Referral generation program
• Partner with internal B2B team to identify opportunities and expand our footprint, supporting our communities and employer partners
• Work with all campuses and business units to develop community-based programming and positivity represent the institutions in the classroom and community at all times.
• With the help of the Education Department, monitors student progress and develop a strategic plan to assist in employment of students at the completion of their programs.
• With the help of the Education Department, maintains compliance with federal, state, accreditation agency and organizational requirements in respect to job placement rates.
• Assist Education Department in preparing students with the job search skills, professional guidance, resume writing and interview skills necessary to acquire employment in their respective fields.
• Provide graduates with placement assistance and job search guidance until employed in their field of study.
• Build positive relationships with students throughout the educational process to promote the services and availability of the Career Services Department.
• Evaluate and direct the responsibilities, policies, and procedures of the Career Services Department using an integrative model of assessment, with the Admissions and Education Departments.
• Develop relationships and associations with employers and potential employers of our graduates.
• Work closely with and seek guidance from Externship Coordinators and Program Directors with respect to employment trends, regulations and changes in their fields.
• Assist the Directors and staff from other departments and verticals as needed to carry out the overall educational mission of CHCP
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and “In-Service Meetings”, and attend annual professional development related to the position
• Provide feedback to the Education Department for annual market surveys, employment trends and graduate and employer survey statistics and comments.
• Monitor and maintain in accordance with DoE, TWC and accreditation agency regulations all student Career Services records with respect to graduate evaluations, exit clearance documentation, contact information, resumes, career search records, placement verification documentation and graduate and employer survey documentation.
• Attain a thorough knowledge of all rules and standards set forth by the state, accrediting board and DOE with respect to the placement department and ensure all rules and regulations are adhered to.
• Compile statistics for the accreditation process and Campus Director, as required. Included, but not limited to, weekly placement, graduate and employer surveys, certification exam results, and current employer lists.
• Perform all employer and graduate surveys, as required by TWC and accrediting boards.
• Assist with promoting CHCP, its students, and graduates to the medical community with respect to academics, externship, and placement.
• Assist with annual enrollment and placement reports, as required by TWC and accrediting boards.
• Actively participate in the hiring, training, and career progression for CS professionals across the organization
• Participate in planning and supporting graduation ceremonies for CHCP campuses.
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred with five years relative experience.