JOB TITLE: Career Services Advisor
REPORTS TO: Career Services Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is seeking a Career Services Advisor to join our Career Services team and provide exceptional support to our students. ICE is one of America’s leading centers for culinary education and the largest culinary school in New York City and Los Angeles. We are passionate about helping students of all ages and backgrounds pursue their culinary career dreams. We’re looking for a Career Services Advisor who is enthusiastic about the world of food and excited to contribute to our growing organization.
Success in this role requires a genuine desire to assist others. At ICE, our Career Services Advisors are dedicated to guiding students through their career journey, from securing externships to finding permanent placements. This role is vital in helping students navigate the challenges of entering the culinary industry.
The Career Services Advisor is an essential member of our Career Services team and reports directly to the Career Services Manager & National Director of Career Services. We support and reward creativity, performance, professional development, and team involvement. We also have fun, and eat well, in the process!
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Manage career services advisement for assigned students
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Provide coaching and advisement for the career students; assisting with externships and permanent placements
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Communicate with employers about staffing and externship needs.
- Conduct site visits to externship locations
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Manage and maintain placement files for placement as required by ACCSC accreditation standards
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Maintain updated alumni employment and contact information
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Conduct and facilitate career workshops, presentations, etc.
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Work closely with the Office of Student Affairs and Registrar; keeping abreast of the assigned student activities and performance
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Provide general career advisement for alumni, as well as prospective students
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Assist in the planning and execution of career fairs
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Assist in the planning and execution of career development seminars and alumni programming
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Represent ICE at food events, conferences, receptions, etc.
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Contribute articles to the career services weekly e-newsletter
- Generate career services materials to be used in class orientations, visits, etc.
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Development and identification of career services materials for the library, website, etc.
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Perform general administrative support, as needed, for the Career Services Department.
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Review resumes, cover letters and provide interviewing preparation guidance
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor’s Degree a plus, experience in career services or human resources fields ideal
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Minimum of (1-3) years related work experience in the food service and hospitality industries
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Proficient in the Microsoft suite of products including Outlook, Powerpoint, Word and Excel; experience with CampusVue software a plus
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Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
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Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; strong presentation and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work independently and within a team
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Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
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Demonstrated ability to interact in a collaborative manner with other departments and teams.
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Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills required
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Must have the ability to work some evenings and weekends.
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A familiarity with and appreciation for the Institute of Culinary Education and its programs
To apply:
Forward resume and cover letter with your salary expectations to Rebecca Stinson (National Director of Career Services) at [email protected]
Subject: Career Services Advisor (Only applicants meeting the position’s requirements and salary requirements will be considered)
PAY: $25.00 - $29.33 per hour
The position is full-time and requires flexibility to work evening and weekend shifts,
according to department rotation, which is set in advance.
BENEFITS:
- Employee Tuition Assistance
- Free tuition in ICE’s Career Training programs
- Free Recreational Classes
- Flexible Spending Account
Work Location: In person
About ICE:
The award-winning Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) was established in 1975 and has since grown to be one of America’s leading centers for culinary education and the largest culinary institute in New York City and Los Angeles with over 20,000 graduates. In 2015, ICE built and moved to a new flagship location in lower Manhattan, NY. In 2019, USAToday ranked ICE the “#1 culinary school in America”. The foundation of ICE is its programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management, Hotel & Hospitality Management and Health-Supportive Culinary Arts. ICE’s programs are intensive, sophisticated and can be completed in 6-13 months. In addition to career programs, ICE offers a vast menu of recreational courses for the public, and a highly developed special events division. ICE continues to grow and evolve with the launch of its LA campus in 2018, the acquisition of the Natural Gourmet Institute in 2019 and the acquisition of the French Culinary Institute (ie International Culinary Center) in 2020. For more information about ICE, please visit our website at ice.edu or connect with us @iceculinary on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Watch our videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/iceculinary
The Institute of Culinary Education is an equal opportunity employer.
