Career & Internship Advisor

Job Description

Career & Internship Advisor |

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at [Company], supporting students and alumni in their career journeys. The advisor plays a pivotal role in empowering individuals to achieve their career goals by providing essential guidance and support in all facets of career planning. This role is crucial for designing and implementing impactful programs, services, and activities that assist individuals in navigating their career paths effectively. The advisor serves as a vital link between the office, students, alumni, and faculty to ensure comprehensive career preparation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person

• Team: Reports to the Career Services Coordinator
• Mission: To empower students and alumni to achieve their career goals by providing essential guidance and support in career planning.
• Tech Stack: Kuder Navigator, LEAD NTU, social media, word processing, data inputting/organizing

What You’ll Actually Do
• Advise Students & Alumni: Deliver personalized and group career counseling and job search coaching to help students and alumni make informed career decisions and connect with opportunities.
• Cultivate Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with academic departments, faculty, and regional employers to expand employment and internship leads.
• Develop Programs & Outreach: Design and conduct outreach efforts, workshops, and presentations for classes, student clubs, and campus events like orientation.
• Manage Data & Resources: Meticulously develop and maintain detailed files and records of student internships and services offered, while also collecting and disseminating employment opportunities.
• Support Coordinator: Assist the Career Services Coordinator with strategic initiatives, including advertising, employer development activities, and participation in university committees.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, or a related field, or equivalent workplace experience.
• Experience: Relevant experience actively advising adults and young adults in a secondary or post-secondary academic setting.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), strong planning and organization skills, proficiency in social media, word processing, and data management, self-motivation, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Bonus: University or college-level professional experience, a demonstrated commitment to equitable services and treatment of diverse student populations, a valid state driver’s license, and strong customer service skills.