Career Advisor

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

403(b) retirement match

Tuition assistance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Berklee College of Music seeks a Career Advisor to lead specialized advising within one or more Career Communities, guiding students and alumni to navigate industry trends and build professional skill sets.

You will deliver 1:1 coaching, group workshops, and partnerships with faculty to provide tailored career programming across the Berklee community. Strong communication and digital skills are essential in this vibrant, creative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of experience in creative industries (music, performance, design, production), recruiting, or higher education career services.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 appointments, drop-in sessions, and group workshops for specialized career guidance in music and performing arts.
• Educate students on job search strategies, resume, interviews, salary negotiation, and LinkedIn.
• Coach alumni on career transitions and opportunities, leveraging Berklee Career Manager resources.
• Lead Career Communities and collaborate with faculty to deliver tailored programming.
• Serve as Internship Advisor with course load management.
• Support major events like Career Jam, Job Expo, Industry Trips, boot camps.

Skills

Communication

Outreach

Public speaking

Digital platforms

Adaptability

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Job Description: Under the direction of the Associate Director of Career Engagement, the Career Advisor leads specialized advising within one or more of Berklee's seven Career Communities (business, composition, design, education, health/wellness, performance, production). Guiding undergraduate, graduate, and online students across the College and Conservatory, this role empowers student artists and alumni to navigate industry trends, build professional skill sets, and forge meaningful industry connections. At Berklee, your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Specialized Advising & Career Education: Student Coaching: Provide 1:1 appointments, drop-in sessions, and group workshops offering specialized career guidance tailored to the music, performing arts, and entertainment industries.
• Professional Prep: Educate students on job search strategies, networking tactics, resume writing, interview prep, salary negotiation, and leveraging tools like LinkedIn.
• Alumni Guidance: Coach alumni on career transitions, job/internship opportunities, and graduate school while ensuring access to Berklee Career Manager resources.
• Community Leadership & Academic Partnership: Career Community Lead: Lead assigned Career Communities, collaborating with faculty and department chairs to deliver tailored career programming and educational content.
• Internship Advising: Serve as an Internship Advisor, maintaining an assigned course load of internship students each semester to foster career-ready experiential learning.
• Signature Events: Support the planning and execution of major department events, including Career Jam, the Job Expo, Industry Trips, and specialized boot camps.

What You'll Bring Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of experience in creative industries (music, performance, design, production), recruiting, or higher education career services.
• Industry & Advising Expertise: Passion for performing arts and creative tech, backed by knowledge of career development theories, hiring trends, and recruitment practices.
• Communication & Outreach: Exceptional presentation and writing skills to deliver engaging workshops, communicate with partners, and draft student outreach collateral.
• Tech & Digital Savvy: Comfort with digital platforms, social media, content design, and specialized career management software.
• Core Attributes: High cultural competence, an entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability to fast-paced creative environments, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Why Choose Berklee?

• Artistic Synergy: Guide world-class student musicians, actors, dancers, and creative innovators as they launch impactful global careers.
• Cultural Access: Enjoy nightly, unrivaled access to world-class music, theater, and dance performances across our campus venues.
• Total Rewards: Outstanding health and dental coverage, an institutional 403(b) retirement match, tuition assistance, generous PTO, and a paid winter break.
• Hiring Range: $49,000 to $59,740; salary dependent on experience and education.

Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about our benefits.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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Employee Type: Staff

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