Sara McCormick
Española,NM
Summary
Dynamic Career Services Specialist with proven skills in program development, event coordination, and relationship building. Committed to enhancing student engagement and facilitating job placement through effective counseling and targeted workshops.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Services Specialist
Northern New Mexico College
Española, NM
08.2021 - Current
- Developed career development programs for students and alumni.
- Coordinated workshops on resume writing and interview skills.
- Facilitated employer networking events to connect students with job and internship opportunities.
- Coordinated career fairs to connect students with potential employers.
- Assisted students in identifying career goals and job-search strategies.
- Managed job postings on the college's online career services platform.
- Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions to discuss career options and pathways.
- Collaborated with local businesses to create internship opportunities for students.
- Organized networking events to enhance student engagement with industry professionals.
- Maintained up-to-date resources on employment trends and job market insights.
- Assisted in developing new recruitment strategies for the college's Career Services Office.
- Analyzed data from surveys regarding student satisfaction with various aspects of the Career Services Office.
- Assessed the effectiveness of existing programs offered by the Career Services Office through surveys.
- Created and maintained relationships with employers to identify internship opportunities for students.
- Participated in professional development conferences focused on career services topics.
- Advised students on best practices when exploring graduate school options.
- Managed website content related to career services office initiatives and activities.
- Developed marketing materials for career services programs and initiatives.
- Collaborated with faculty members to ensure quality of student internships placements.
- Provided career counseling and guidance to students on job search strategies, resume writing, interviewing skills and other related topics.
- Assisted individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests.
Assistant Director of Recruitment
Northern New Mexico College
Española, New Mexico
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Developed relationships with prospective students through outreach initiatives.
- Coordinated campus recruitment events to engage diverse student populations.
- Conducted informational sessions to promote academic programs and opportunities.
- Reviewed applications and provided recommendations for admissions decisions.
- Collaborated with academic departments to align recruitment strategies with goals.
- Managed social media campaigns to enhance employer visibility among students.
- Assisted in the creation of marketing materials for recruitment efforts.
- Analyzed recruitment data to refine strategies and improve engagement tactics.
- Researched best practices in college recruiting and implemented new strategies for improving results.
- Attended conferences related to higher education recruitment topics.
- Organized on-campus events such as career fairs, job expositions, and networking opportunities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with college and university personnel to ensure a strong recruiting presence.
- Conducted campus visits, information sessions and interviews to recruit qualified candidates.
- Maintained accurate records of all applications received during the recruitment process.
- Participated in professional organizations related to college recruiting activities.
Education
Master of Arts - International Education
SIT Graduate Institute
05-2012
Skills
- Career counseling
- Program development
- Event coordination
- Job market analysis
- Data-driven decision making
- Student engagement
- Recruitment strategies
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Community partnerships
- Workshop facilitation
- Multicultural competence
- Employer outreach
- Career assessment
- TESOL certified
- Clear public speaking skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Critical thinking
- Graduate school preparation
- Student advising
- Resource advocacy
- Program management
- Job development assistance
- One-on-one counseling
- Team building
- Application coordination
Affiliations
Habitat for Humanity
Education and Training
other
Languages
- Spanish
- Russian
Timeline
Career Services Specialist
Northern New Mexico College
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Recruitment
Northern New Mexico College
08.2016 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - International Education
SIT Graduate Institute