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    Career Services Advisor

    Career Services Advisor x1

    • Job Summary: Career Services Advisor – QuickStart Learning
    • Company: QuickStart Learning Inc.
    • Location: Remote (South Africa)
    • Salary: R220 000 – R300 000 per year
    • Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM CST
    • Type: Full-Time
    • Department: Career Services

    QuickStart is a global leader in Cyber Security talent development, supporting students through IT bootcamps and helping them secure cybersecurity careers. This role plays a crucial part in guiding, coaching, and preparing students for employment.

    Key Responsibilities

    Student Engagement & Coaching

    • Manage a caseload of IT bootcamp students from onboarding to job placement

    • Conduct 1:1 coaching sessions (résumé guidance, LinkedIn optimisation, interview prep, job search strategy, career pathing)

    • Deliver group training sessions—educational/Q&A

    • Teach students how to use QuickStart’s career tools (Prentus, Enhancv, Pepelwerk, Stellarworx)

    • Monitor student progress, set goals, and maintain accountability

    • Review jobseeker profiles for readiness and visibility

    • Track student outcomes, placement progress, and satisfaction data

    • Encourage alumni engagement, including mentorship participation

    Employer & Partner Engagement

    • Initiate and maintain relationships with employer partners

    • Promote qualified students to employers

    • Develop and manage an employer database

    • Conduct follow-up meetings with employers and placed alumni within 3 months

    Team & Administrative Duties

    • Attend team meetings and contribute to program improvements

    • Maintain detailed notes for each student interaction

    • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners

    • Support overall placement goals and career services performance

    Minimum Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Management or Human Resources

    • Strong knowledge and use of LinkedIn

    • Comfortable delivering live virtual presentations

    • 2+ years’ experience in coaching or counseling

    • 1+ year remote work experience in a relationship-focused, customer-facing role

    • Excellent English communication skills

    • Strong emotional intelligence, empathy, and ability to build rapport

    • Ability to learn new digital tools quickly

    Competencies / Soft Skills

    • Resourceful and creative problem solver

    • Curious and adaptable

    • Strong interpersonal skills

    • Active listener

    • Public speaking confidence

    • Strong teamwork

    • Professional networking ability

    • Highly organized and detail-oriented

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