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Career Services Coordinator 2U, Inc.
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The Career Services Coordinator position supports the Career Services program with its development and presentation of white glove career services, resources and educational programs. Under the direction of the Director of Career Services, this position will:Collaborate and plan with partner institution leaders and program stakeholders on delivering requested career services, resources and educational programs.
Conduct individual student career advising and support to address career needs and interests utilizing 2U technology for online students.
Develop and deliver best practices career resources, services and educational materials that will support students in their employment search and career development.
Learn and understand academic programs and their career preparation with students to assist them with desired career in their industry.
Assist the Director of Career Services and Vice President of PES Matrix to operationalize and deliver the programmatic needs of career services and support.
Present career educational sessions, workshops and webinars on the platform with synchronous and asynchronous components.
Conduct proactive outreach with students, in collaboration with partner institutions stakeholders, to promote career preparation and job search strategies.
Utilize existing social media websites, social media activity, micro-sites and other sites to support and promote career development.
Coordinate and conduct efforts, in collaboration with partner program leaders, to secure graduates? employment data and record in SalesForce.
Prepare and present graduate employment data to 2U Compliance Office, Partner institution leaders and other audiences.
Identify and post resources (YouTube, educational video clips, educational materials, best practices, etc.) that will support students in their employment search and career preparation.
Research industry data and information as needed from sources such as industry professional associations, government agencies, National Association of Colleges and Employers and other resources on employment and career opportunities.
Follow up with program graduates to secure data on career progression, employment data and how their program has prepared them for their careers.
Cultivate and establish industry relationships that will yield employment and placement opportunities for program student and graduates.
Attend professional association events to learn about the industry and its career opportunities for program graduates.
Perform other duties in support of the Career Services and PES Matrix programs as assigned.
Things That Should Be in Your Background:
Bachelor?s Degree required, Master?s degree preferred; degrees in Counseling or Higher Education preferred.
4-6 years of experience in career services, training & development, or higher education required.
Functional knowledge and experience in addressing career education and preparation process.
Experience working in a service-oriented, customer support or related field required.
Previous experience providing exceptional customer service in a collegiate or university environment is a strong plus.
Familiarity with online learning technology a plus.
Prior experience working in a for-profit, business driven environment is preferred.
Experience in developing and delivering professional presentations, workshops and educational sessions.
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, inclusive of Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Other Attributes That Will Help You in This Role:
Familiarity with using technology in an educational setting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous, personable, tactful and concise manner.
Strong student-centered, customer service focus with commitment to student and alumni satisfaction and success.
Ideal candidate has a passion for building and maintaining effective relationships with team, students, alumni, faculty and academic and business stakeholders.
Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change towards business success.
Ability to work independently and be productively efficient.
About
Founded in 2008 by a unique team of education veterans with unparalleled experience, 2U, Inc., formerly known as 2tor, Inc., partners with preeminent institutions of higher education to deliver rigorous, selective degree programs online to students globally.
2U supplies universities with the tools, expertise, capital, and global recruiting needed to build and support programs of quality and scale.
Technology: 2U develops state-of-the-art technology platforms that give universities the ability to deliver traditional offline curricula in a unique online learning environment.
Instructional Design: Our instructional designers work closely with faculty to translate classroom courses into a compelling combination of synchronous and asynchronous online and real-world experiences, using the best educational and social technologies available. We work side-by-side with professors to evolve those courses. We make improvements as usage and learning patterns emerge and new technologies become available.
Infrastructure: 2U provides the support infrastructure and the logistical components of our partners? online programs. This includes comprehensive student support services from enrollment through graduation and beyond, as well as practical learning experiences in communities around the world.
Resources: 2U makes an upfront investment of over $10 million in each of our partner programs. By supplying capital and global marketing capabilities, we enable universities to give high-performing students around the world a transformational educational experience.
Since our founding, 2U has partnered with some of the most prestigious research universities to deliver groundbreaking online degree programs. You can read about our partners here (www.2U.com/partners).
And if you?re ready to help our team (www.2U.com/team) build the next great movement in higher education, consider joining us (www.2U.com/careers).
Why It?s Great to Join Our Team
There are plenty of reasons, but here are a few:
Benefits ? at 2U we offer a great benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability and 401k. We also offer paid time off and company holidays. That?s not all! Employees receive a 100% paid tuition benefit for themselves, their spouse and their legal dependants.
Our Culture ? We are a highly energetic, innovative start-up company with room to grow. We don?t take ourselves too seriously, and strive to maintain a casual, professional and highly productive work environment for our team. 2U employees enjoy many perks, including the ability to wear jeans to work every day.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time-to-time, as needed.
2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans' status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U?s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits, pay, and dismissal.
| Location: | Landover, MD United States |
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THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED
2U, Inc.
Investors: Novak Biddle Venture PartnersAll Jobs: at 2U, Inc.
| Web Site: | www.2u.com |
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| Headquarters: | 00000 United States |
| Industry: | IT Services |
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