Advisor I, Career Services

Lake Sumter State College; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Sumter State College seeks a Career Services Advisor I to provide individualized and group career guidance to students and alumni. You will help with resumes, interviews, job search strategies, networking, and branding while coordinating workshops and campus events.

You will build relationships with employers, analyze labor market data, and collaborate with faculty to embed career readiness in programs. This role supports internships and employment outcomes across campus.

Qualifications

• Provide individualized and group career advising to students and alumni, including career exploration, major selection, career planning, and goal setting.
• Assist students with resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, job search strategies, networking, and professional branding.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver career development workshops, classroom presentations, and other career readiness programming.
• Guide students in identifying and securing internships, apprenticeships, employment, and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Utilize labor market information to assist students in making informed educational and career decisions.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with employers, business and industry partners, community organizations, and workforce agencies to expand career opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to integrate career readiness competencies into programs and student success initiatives.
• Coordinate and support career fairs, information sessions, networking events, and on-campus recruiting activities.
• Maintain accurate student records and document advising interactions; assess program outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and report on student participation, employment outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Remain current on employment trends and best practices in career services and student advising.
• Provide specialized career advising to designated student populations and academic programs.
• Participate in departmental and college committees and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group career advising to students and alumni, including career exploration, major selection, career planning, and goal setting.
• Assist students with resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, job search strategies, networking, and professional branding.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver career development workshops and campus presentations.
• Guide students in internships, apprenticeships, employment, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Utilize career assessments and labor market data to aid student decisions.
• Build relationships with employers and community partners to expand opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate career readiness into programs.
• Coordinate career fairs and on-campus recruiting activities.
• Maintain student records and document advising interactions.
• Collect and report on participation and outcomes.
• Stay updated on employment trends and workforce initiatives.
• Provide specialized advising to designated student groups.
• Join committees and pursue professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 4+ years

Master's Degree + 2+ years

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Career Services Advisor (CSA) provides career guidance and workforce preparation support to students, including resume development, interviewing skills, and job search strategies. This role builds and maintains employer partnerships, coordinates career events, and tracks student employment outcomes. CSAs support internship and job placement initiatives while contributing to the college’s broader workforce development and student success goals through strategic engagement with students, employers, and campus partners.

Responsible for demonstrating LSSC’s core values of Caring, Communication, Collaborating, and Celebrating when interacting with students, employees, visitors, and community members.

IMPACT STATEMENT:

This position will support the strategic goal of student learning and success by equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to achieve their career goals. Through intentional advising, targeted programming, and strategic partnerships, this position directly impacts student retention, completion, and post-graduation employment outcomes.

include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide individualized and group career advising to students and alumni, including career exploration, major selection, career planning, and goal setting.
• Assist students with resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, job search strategies, networking, and professional branding.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver career development workshops, classroom presentations, and other career readiness programming.
• Guide students in identifying and securing internships, apprenticeships, employment, and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Utilize career assessments, labor market information, and workforce data to assist students in making informed educational and career decisions.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with employers, business and industry partners, community organizations, and workforce agencies to expand career opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to integrate career readiness competencies into academic programs and student success initiatives.
• Coordinate and support career fairs, employer information sessions, networking events, and on-campus recruiting activities.
• Maintain accurate student records and utilize career services technologies to document advising interactions, monitor student engagement, and assess program outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare reports on student participation, employment outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Remain current on employment trends, labor market conditions, workforce development initiatives, and best practices in career services and student advising.
• Provide specialized career advising and support to designated student populations and academic programs, as assigned.
• Participate in departmental, divisional, and college committees, professional development activities, and other institutional initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Proficiency in Microsoft and other college software systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving & customer service skills.
• Excellent organization and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of college policies and federal regulations related to student employment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

ABILITIES/GENERAL:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with the College's stated goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and follow stated policies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in words, actions, and attire.
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
• Apply effective techniques to establish and maintain working relationships, fostering collaboration to achieve common goals; effectively communicate and collaborate with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to examine situations and processes, making recommendations for improvement critically.
• Strong service orientation and ability to effectively work as a member or leader of a team by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organizational goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build &/or support a constructive team spirit where members are committed to the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Plan, organize, and successfully multitask to meet multiple deadlines and frequently new work tasks within required timeframes. Proven flexibility to successfully work on a variety of projects quickly and accurately.
• Effectively manage change and adaptability.
• Adheres to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
• Ability to work various hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends
• Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, on or off campus, as required.

Required

1. Bachelor's Degree + 4 or more years of related experience or Master's Degree + 2 or more years of related experience.

Preferred

1. Experience with higher education student services.

JOB STATUSES AND REQUIREMENTS

Career Services Advisor I (CSA I)

• Requirements: Bachelor's Degree + 4 or more years of related experience or Master's Degree + 2 or more years of related experience.
• Promotion to CSA II: CSA I employees in good standing (satisfactory or above on annual performance evaluations) for 2 consecutive years must submit a written request to the VP-ESA and department head outlining accomplishments, professional development, and career interests. Professional Development must include the successful completion of at least one approved professional credential or training program. Promotions will take place in August or January, whichever comes first, pending approved budgets.

Career Services Advisor II (CSA II)

• Requirements: Good standing in the CSA I role for 2 years.
• Promotion to SAA: CSA II employees in good standing (satisfactory or above on annual performance evaluations) for 2 consecutive years must submit a written request to the VP-ESA and department head outlining accomplishments, professional development, and career interests. Professional Development must include the successful completion of at least one approved professional credential or training program. Promotions will take place in August or January, whichever comes first, pending approved budgets.

Senior Career Services Advisor (SCSA)

• Requirements: Commitment to additional professional development, peer training, supervision of student assistants, and coordination of special projects.