Director of Career Services (1872)

ITT Educational Services, Inc. is a leading provider of technology-oriented postsecondary degree programs of study. We operate approximately 84 ITT Technical Institutes in 32 states which predominately provide career-focused degree programs to approximately 43,000 students. We were named to the Business Week list of "HOT" Growth Companies - the 100 Best Small Companies in both 2002 and 2003 and to Forbes 200 Best Small Companies in 2005.

Looking for an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction and growth of a public company in one of the fastest growing industries? Have a passion for helping people change their lives through education?

The Director of Career Services is responsible for planning, developing and administering career and employment assistance programs for students, graduates and alumni. The Director of Career Services will build effective relationships with local and regional corporations, non-profit and government organizations and community partners to identify employment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

-Develops and implements marketing plans to achieve graduate employment goals.
-Maintains presentation skills certification.
-Organizes and sets the Career Services Program annually.
-Oversees training and development of the Career Services staff.
-Builds and maintains relationships with local and regional corporations and organizations.
-Develops and maintains systems used to identify employment. opportunities for students.
-Assists graduates in securing employment in their field of study.
-Provides career coaching and interview techniques through seminars and workshops.
-Oversees maintenance of Career Services database.
-Maintains department compliance with government and accreditation regulations.
-Manages quality surveys.
-Serves as a member of the school’s Advisory Committee.

REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelors degree in a related area or equivalent experience.
-Minimum of 3 years experience in recruiting, career services and employment assistance, or in sales.
-Strong oral and written skills required.
-Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills required.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Internet required.
-Proven track record of project completions, multi-tasking, and the ability to handle a high pressure environment with significant timeline pressures.
-Management experience required.
-History of developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

We offer a competitive salary, 401(k), group medical (including the new Health Savings Account option), dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, a tuition discount program for you and your family members, and employee tuition reimbursement, just to name a few.

For more information about ITT Educational Services, Inc. visit our websites: http://www.ittesi.com and http://www.itt-tech.edu.