Career Development Advisor

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Advises students/graduates and partners with them in preparing for pursuit of the entertainment or media industry for which they have trained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reports directly to the Visual Arts Team Leader.

Advises students/graduates in policies and procedures of the Career Development Department.

Meets with students/graduates in Career Advisory Interviews.

Educates and assists candidate graduates with career search practices, including: presentation skills, conducting research, resume review, cover letter writing, developing telephone and interviewing skills, social media presence, industry etiquette and responsibilities.

Coordinates graduate resumes to appropriate employer leads.

Documents all conversations (personal, telephone, email).

Communicates and delegates assignments to the assistant.

Provides accurate statistical information for the yearly accreditation.

Organizes and develops resources for industry research.

Develops outreach practices to assist graduate networking.

May attend industry-related seminars, conventions and conferences.

Duties and assignments as assigned by Career Development Director Competencies:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks at one time.

Ability to handle adverse situations.

Ability to work well in a team.

Ability to professionally and patiently navigate through a collective decision-making process that may include several layers of permission and supervisors.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Move with compassion and respect, while maintaining a positive attitude at all times.

Working knowledge of computers and Internet researching.

Self-motivated.

Experience or in-depth knowledge of the Film and Television industry, including various crew positions and job duties, job searching techniques, networking strategies, resume formatting, etc. Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor degree preferred.

Prior experience in the Film/Television industry is strongly preferred. Computer/Equipment Skills:

Proficiency using software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Salesforce, DropBox, Zoom, Slack, Mac OS proficiency preferred.

Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:

Employee must work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Physical requirements include the ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.