The Art Institute of California – Hollywood, a Los Angeles based design college is one of the Art Institutes, America’s leader in postsecondary career-oriented education for the creative arts. We offer degree programs in Interior Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Web Design & Interactive Media, Set & Exhibit Design, Game & Art Design, Digital Photography, Media Arts & Animation, Digital Film & Video, Game Art & Design, Industrial Design, and Visual Effects & Motion Graphics. Our school is located in a new complex in the arts district of North Hollywood near Lankershim and Magnolia.
 
This Advisor position will be assigned to the graduates of our school programs (Bachelor and Associate Degrees). As the advisor for graduates, you will be responsible for meeting the placement goals of graduates assigned. They will develop employment opportunities for graduates via industry networking, involvement in professional organizations, development of industry partnerships for the department and school, direct mail campaigns and direct referral to employer base.
 

 
Qualifications:
 
Position Elements:
 

 
• Meet individual and overall departmental placement and average salary targets as indicated in quarterly plans within six months of graduation.
 
• Develop, track, report and document graduate employment program, graduate profiles, success stories, and employment progress.
 
• Plans and conducts employer visits and on-campus recruiting meeting targets according to individual quarterly plan. Educates employers on curriculum and competitive compensation. Plans and conducts marketing calls and direct mail marketing follow-up. Takes into consideration candidate skills, geographic location and optimum opportunity for candidate earnings.
 
• Actively coach graduates and students on career search strategies, personal marketing, interview skills, self-promotion methods and materials. Serves as advocate for students/graduates in the job search process, including salary negotiation.
 
• Actively and routinely seeks employer feedback and researches industry trends. Shares this information when appropriate within the school to aid in the development/enhancement of curriculum and successful outcomes for graduates. Advisor is an active member of the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) for the program(s) advised.
 
• Works closely with the Professional Development Instructors and Career Services Director to contribute to course content and the successful outcome of this course for pending graduates’ job search readiness. Plans, schedules, and conducts presentations to students preparing for graduation. Conducts special events and workshops to current students on employment outlook, graduate successes, job opportunities, and other relevant information.
 
• Schedules, conducts, and documents an exit interview with each pending graduate assigned, including approval of resume for graduation and portfolio presentation as appropriate. Advisor builds relationship with graduates that foster trust, respect and partnership in the job search process.
 
• Advisor begins referring students to job leads and networking opportunities as soon as possible and contacts graduates seeking employment a minimum of two times per month during six month reporting period.
 
• Develops partnership with Student Employment Advisor to maximize field-related opportunities for students.
 

 
Position Requirements:
 

 
• Strong customer service orientation.
 
• Previous experience working with and technical knowledge of student financial aid required.
 
• High comfort level within a computerized environment. CampusVue experience is a significant plus.
 
• Ability to make small group presentations as well as skill in interacting on a one on one basis. Strong verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
 
• Candidates must be currently located in the greater Los Angeles area with knowledge of the local fashion industry.
 

 
The Art Institute of California – Hollywood has a terrific working environment offering generous benefits health, dental and vision insurance or opt-out credit, vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with Company match, free parking, and tuition grant for you and your dependents.
 

 
Email resume and cover letter to:
 
Peter Argo, Human Resources Director
 
aicahjobs@aii.edu
 

 
Web: www.artinstitutes.edu/hollywood
 

 
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