Title: Career Consultant Department: Centre of mastery, personal, professional and academic success (CoMPPAS) Tenure: Full-time Permanent Location: 123 St Stephens Green, Dublin 2 Reporting to: Head of Career Development Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI): RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health.
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About the post The ideal candidate will be a graduate and qualified careers professional, preferably with experience in higher education.
You will have a student-centered approach, strong knowledge of career planning and healthcare career progression (both local and international), and the ability to deliver personalised guidance and coaching.
Key responsibilities: Provide general and specialised career guidance and advice to students and graduates up to 3 years post-graduation preferred professional training pathway.
Deliver personalised and relevant 1:1 and group career consultations and coaching to undergraduate and full time post graduate RCSI students and graduates across all schools.
Develop and deliver career workshops, programmes and presentations on recruitment and selection, career development opportunities and effective job and postgraduate training search strategies.
Research and produce specific resources relevant to each chosen profession to include relevant career pathways, labour market trends, employer expectations, graduate destinations and career progression opportunities.
Take a professional, informed and proactive approach when responding to student and stakeholder queries at all time.
Support and advise students and recent graduates in relation to licensing examination preparation and local and international professional residency/internship opportunities and associated application processes.
Advise and support students with regard to observorship, research and clinical elective opportunities in collaboration with the Director of International Electives.
Organise and contribute to specific events to promote career development and career progression opportunities (both on and off campus).
Maintain accurate and up to date career development records for all students accessing the service.
Record and assist with the preparation and collation of data relating to Career Development service activity, quality assurance and strategy KPI's.
Provide insights to stakeholders and heads of schools on emerging trends in student activity and labour market.
Assist with the preparation and collation of data for the annual First Destinations report and continuing graduates report Contribute to the ongoing improvement and development of the career development service and associated systems and processes.
Develop and manage professional and effective working relationships with academic colleagues across the University and other key internal and external stakeholders as necessary to ensure service excellence Creatively promote and engage students with the Career Development Service via social media and emerging platforms Keep up to date with emerging research, theory and practice in the field of career coaching and guidance Collaborate with RCSI faculty on RCSI initiatives that support student and staff personal & professional growth Contribute to collaborative clinical elective program by collaborating with key stakeholders and being part of decision-making process Remain current with local and international career progression requirements and pathways for future healthcare graduates, including professional licensing, and effectively communicate same to staff and students.
Contribute to events and activities of Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services, UK (AGCAS) and Association of Higher Education Careers Services, Ireland (AHECS) and other professional bodies with direction.
Adopt a flexible approach when needed, some weekend and evening work is required to meet needs of students in professional degree programmes.
Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required from time to time, representing the best interests of RCSI Careerhub and CoMPPAS at all times.
Performing other duties as may be required from time to time.
Essential Qualifications / Training The successful candidate will have: A primary degree.
A relevant postgraduate qualification e.g., Guidance and Counselling, HR, Coaching.
Professional membership of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors (IGC) or equivalent.
Knowledge & Experience - (Essential): Excellent interpersonal skills with high levels of self- motivation and proven ability to multi-task and prioritise workload effectively.
Proven capacity to build effective professional working relationships with ability to network and influence colleagues, students, faculty and stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, specifically the ability to present competently to audiences both in person and via a variety of platforms.
Effective project management skills with demonstrated ability to see projects through to completion.
Strong IT & data analytics in particular Microsoft Office & CRM with a familiarity with Virtual Learning Environments such as Moodle and ePortfolio tools along with social media experience.
Experience in data analysis to provide effective insights to stakeholders and identify potential risk early.
An innovative and flexible approach to career advising and delivery of career development programmes within a demanding professional learning environment, including curriculum integration of career development initiatives.
Excellent small and large group facilitation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Previous experience working as a Career Advisor/Coach/Guidance counsellor in a secondary level or Higher Education Institution (HEI) or a healthcare/educational environment.
Knowledge & Experience - (Desirable): Experience of, or ability to demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of healthcare career planning and associated professional licensing, internship/residency and healthcare career progression pathways at home and internationally would be an advantage.
Experience in developing and/or using technology to enhance student career development and employability Knowledge of trends in the healthcare labour market and future skills needs and ability to pro- actively anticipate changing landscape and respond to changing legislation and requirements of relevant professional bodies Data analysis We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates ` putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you Application Process Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter.
Garda vetting and occupational health review may be required for this role, depending on the nature of the duties and responsibilities.
Further information will be provided during the recruitment process.
Eligibility to Work in Ireland Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in Ireland.
Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries about this post can be made to Niamh Mullen, Head of Career Development Services Employee Benefits At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to Educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health.
RCSI truly goes above and beyond to support its employees, ensuring they have everything they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
Here's a glimpse of the fantastic benefit available: Health and Wellbeing: Our Inspire Programme promotes the importance of taking care of both our general health and mental health.
Inspire manages the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offered through SpectrumLife.
Past events held by Inspire have included, workshops on mindfulness practices, yoga, nutritional advice, financial advice on mortgages, pensions & health insurance from leading experts, fitness challenges, baking competitions, weight loss programmes, annual flu vaccination campaign and many more.
You can also enjoy access to an onsite gym for just €10 per month.
Work -Life Balance: Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for fostering employee well-being, productivity, and overall satisfaction.
At RCSI, we offer flexible working arrangements, study leave, and career breaks.
In addition to 20 days of annual leave, employees receive an extra 6.5 days of university privilege days, which occur annually around the Christmas and Easter breaks.
Family Benefits: RCSI offers enhanced family leave to our working parents with fully paid Maternity, Adoptive, Paternity and Surrogacy Leave.
We also offer the first two weeks of Parents leave fully paid for, as well as the option to take Parental Leave until your child is 18 years old.
We provide access to Platform 55, a new Parents Platform to support staff before, during, and after becoming a parent.
We also offer flexible working, discounted Giraffe crche services of up to 20% and a Parents and Carers' Network.
Financial Security: Benefit from automatic enrolment in a pension scheme with Willis Towers Watson with the employer contributions increasing with your length of service, Death in Service of up to 4 times your salary, long-term illness and disability income replacement, and free advice on health, motor, and home insurance.
Discounted Services: Avail of discounted GP services, Taxsaver commuter tickets, the BiketoWork scheme, free eye tests at the National Optometry Centre, and discounted parking at St. Stephen's Green/RCSI car park.
Recognition: At RCSI, we value and recognise the contributions of our staff through various awards and events, such as Long Service recognition, the Vice Chancellor Staff Awards, and through Research Day.
Professional Growth: RCSI's Staff Learning and Development is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities and support to help them reach their full potential and thrive at work.
Offerings include a comprehensive programme of staff training, management and leadership development, mentoring, coaching and funding support for further study.
Staff Networks: Additionally, we support a range of staff networks, including the Women's Network, Postdoctoral Staff Network, Parents & Carers' Network, Project Manager's Network, LGBTI+ Network, Age Friendly Network etc.
These networks help RCSI to foster a sense of community and inclusivity.
Sports and Social Club: Engage in a variety of activities such as Yoga, Pilates and a variety of different Fitness classes.
Enjoy social evenings, Book Clubs, Summer BBQs and one-off events like the Taste of Dublin, Bloom, Dublin Horse Show and Dublin Zoo.
We also have a variety of discount tickets for shows and events through the year.
Please Note: This job description may be subject to change to reflect the evolving requirements of the Department and RCSI in developing healthcare leaders who make a difference worldwide.
Similar vacancies that arise in the next 6 months may be filled from the pool of applicants that apply for this position.
Employees are required to undertake 6 months service in their current role before applying for other internal opportunities, unless agreed in advance by the SMT representative.
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