Career Mentor

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About the Role:

As the Career Mentor you are responsible for the placement of Tech Academy graduates within their field of study. The Career Mentor works directly with graduates to put into practice the skills and strategies learned during the IT Career Prep course, build confidence in the job search process, ensure employment readiness, and provide career coaching as needed.

The Career Mentor also proactively sources job leads through cold-calling, job boards, internet sourcing, networking, employer visits within the community, and other means, to deliver effective workshops guiding learners through applications. Career Mentor must also verify employment records of graduates by gathering required documentation which meets all federal, state, VA, accreditation, and company guidelines; and input graduate employment data into our CRM.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Promote awareness of career paths, opportunities, labor markets and job requirements to learners and graduates
• Deliver compelling presentations that incite meaningful action from our learners and graduates
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments with potential employers to understand their workforce requirements and talent challenges
• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses and community organizations with the goal of providing job or apprenticeship opportunities to learners and graduates
• Collaborate with industry leaders and stakeholders to understand evolving workforce needs and align our talent solution accordingly
• Plan and host professional development programs or career fairs
• Some nights or weekends may be required for after hours events.

Education and Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in career services, staffing/recruiting, human resources, or workforce counseling
  
• Excellent understanding of career development theories, counseling techniques, and job market trends
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire students, graduates, and employers.
• Familiarity with online job search platforms, networking strategies, and social media for professional branding
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  Strong organizational and time-management skills

Benefits of Working at ACI Learning:

🏥 Medical, dental, and vision insurance – eligible 1st of the month after date of hire.

👨️‍👩️‍👧️‍👦 Four weeks paid parental leave or medical leave.

🌴 Flexible PTO policy, sick time, and eight paid Holidays.

💰 401(k) retirement plan, 100% immediate vesting and up to 5% matching contributions.

🎓 One free company class per year after 90 days of employment.

📚 Tuition assistance.

We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to ensure that it is interwoven into the fabric of our organization. We support and nourish an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees from diverse backgrounds.

 At ACI Learning, we offer a competitive, experience-driven salary range that aligns with your qualifications and contributions. To that end, the posted salary range reflects our most reasonable assumption of pay for this position at the time of posting