Advisor-Employment Connections

Fox Valley Technical College

Job Category
Regular Faculty
FVTC Worksite
Appleton Main Campus
Hours Per Week
40

Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.

Job Description Summary
As an Employment Connections Advisor you will be responsible for creating, delivering, and enhancing career-related services being provided for FVTC Students/alumni, employer/education partners, and internal staff/faculty. These services include one-on-one/ group employment advising sessions, group presentations, and assisting with the successful delivery of other events being hosted or promoted by FVTC Employment Services. The Employment Advisor will also be required to remain abreast of workforce trends and industry changes to provide customers with the necessary skills and strategies to assist with achieving realistic long-term and short-term career and/or educational goals.

Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Engage with students through various mediums on topics that affect career opportunities and advancement, including career exploration, job search strategies, internship identification, career research resume/cover letter development, and interview/networking skills.
• Develop and lead workshops, events, career symposiums, and class presentations addressing areas such as professionalism, leadership, career exploration, salary negotiation, and strategic decision-making that can be incorporated in both academic and co-curricular settings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with companies, organizations, recruiting staff, and industry professionals (including alumni) relating to career opportunities for students, alumni, and community members.
• Frequently communicate with faculty to incorporate career activities into their classes.
• Strengthen and maintain faculty relationships through collaboration to maximize the students' experience in acquiring knowledge and skills for career readiness.
• Collaborate with management to monitor, track, present, and collect data regarding student learning outcomes.
• Maintain involvement with business/industry/community through marketing and recruitment efforts, Handshake, and professional associations and organizations.
• Create and curate content for students related to current career topics. Maintain content libraries and assist in promoting content and information via social media and other channels
• Participate in professional development activities that provide continually updated knowledge and skills related to career and professional development.
• Provide guidance and direction for adjunct employment advisors to assist with training, scheduling, and linkages to employers.
• When requested by an instructional department, plan, prepare, and deliver instruction and facilitate the learning of students who are preparing to enter the work world. This learning involves all activities that prepare students for employment: mindset, employability skills, resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing, networking, job-keeping skills, and other skills as needed to obtain and maintain employment.
• Assist the Employment Connections team with other office duties to ensure uninterrupted access to employment and career services.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in a related and appropriate field, Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related work experience in employment/career services including developing and delivering employment curriculum.
• Teaching or training experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and make decisions in a fast-paced and changing work environment
• Excellent presentation skills along with strong oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of career development processes and current career trends
• Experience with employer engagement and outreach
• Experience in generating content, managing social media, video editing (Preferred), and/or administering learning management technology
• Ability to work days or evenings and ability to travel within the FVTC district.

ESSENTIAL APTITUDES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Success and commitment as a team player, including the ability to engage in win-win thinking and to foster consensus.
• Flexibility in schedule, including availability for evening and weekend assignments.
• Flexibility, including the acceptance of and willingness to change.
• Demonstrated ability for written and oral communication with students, staff, employers and other external entities.
• Proficiency in computer use and applications which support teaching and learning.
• Highly motivated with strong interest in contributing to the success of students and the college.
• Ability to work with diverse student, staff, and community populations.
• Understanding and successful use of learning technology, both on-line and as a tool for distance education.
• A record of innovations which will facilitate student learning.
• Demonstrated development of course materials and assessments of student learning.
• An educational philosophy which places the primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses.
• Willingness to take risks and try new things.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for professional and personal growth.
• A commitment to the mission, purposes, and values of the college.

Additional Information

Pay: $60,800.00 - $82,900.00 per year.

Pay is based on a multitude of factors, including experience, qualifications, education, relevant certifications, internal equity, and market data. Note: Internal applicants' wage will be based upon the applicable compensation structure.

It is the expectation that all employees comply and cooperate with the College's emergency action plan and any rapidly changing protocols, as well any applicable government orders affecting the College's operations. This includes adhering to safety protocols and using face coverings and personal protective equipment as applicable.

FVTC strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. FVTC does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, weight or any other protected class.


To apply, please visit: https://fvtc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FVTC/job/Appleton-WI/Advisor-Employment-Connections_JR2022-278

Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.







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