Career Advisor

Tessera; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short‑

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition assistance

Professional development

EAP

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Tessera seeks a Career Advisor to support employees across Washington state and nationwide in pursuing education, training, and career advancement. The role involves coaching, resume prep, interview training, and helping employees access tuition assistance.

Travel up to 6 weeks per year to educate on services, build external partnerships, and expand employment pipelines. A passion for mission-driven work and strong relationship-building is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Organizational Development or related field required.
• Minimum of one year experience in providing employee career development or equivalent lived experience as a person with a disability required.
• Must obtain Career Advisor Certification within 18 months of employment, if not already held.
• Valid state driver's license required with ability to obtain and maintain Tessera insurance coverage.
• Access to a federal military installation requires REAL ID-compliant driver's license or acceptable alternative.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career guidance, advising, and coaching to employees to identify career plans and trajectories.
• Advise, mentor, and support employees through the Employee Career Plan process; insert ECPS into Workday and track progress.
• Schedule meetings and input ECPS or case-notes about interactions in Workday.
• Assist employees with Tuition Assistance (TA) processes and required documentation.
• Help employees write resumes, prepare for interviews, and create/update LinkedIn profiles.
• Facilitate WOWI assessments to help identify strengths and career options.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

As a Career Advisor, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting employees as they explore career pathways, pursue education and training opportunities, and achieve their career goals. We are a nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals through employment, growth, and opportunity.

The Career Advisor provides individualized coaching, mentoring, and guidance to help employees identify strengths, set goals, and create actionable career plans. This role supports employees with career exploration, resume development, interview preparation, educational planning, tuition assistance programs, and advancement opportunities.

The Career Advisor also builds partnerships with colleges, trade schools, workforce development organizations, and community partners to expand opportunities for employee success. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys traveling throughout Washington State and around the country, building relationships, and helping others reach their full potential.

Location: Bremerton, Washington

Type: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $28.50 - $39.18 per hour (The targeted salary range for this role is between $36.00 - $38.46 per hour.)

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs)

As a Career Advisor, you'll…

Career Advisor’s collaborate with Tessera’s functional/operational managers and vocational department to promote career pathways and development for all employees in the Washington State Region of Tessera. These efforts include working with and supporting employees with Employee Career Plans (ECPs) and other career services such as resume writing/updating, interview techniques, creating/updating LinkedIn profiles and job searching.

The Career Advisor utilizes and educates employees about the Tuition Assistance (TA) program at Tessera. This includes the coordinated marketing of the program and sharing of success stories with the Marketing / Communications department. They are responsible for seeking and developing external partnerships with the community to develop workforce development plans and establish and maintain employment pipelines in the Washington State regions of Tessera. This includes working closely with high school transitions programs, colleges, government organizations, and other mission aligned non-profit.

This position travels to sites in Washington State and other locations around the country 6 weeks per year to educate employees about all career services available and reinforce the employee support culture.

• Provide individualized career guidance, advising, and coaching to employees with the goal of helping employees individually identify their career plans and trajectory.


• Advise, mentor, and support Tessera employees through the Employee Career Plan process; Insert ECPs into Workday, maintain these plans and follow up with employees on their career development progression and goals.


• Schedule employee meetings and input ECPS or case-notes about employee interactions in Workday.


• Work with employees who want access to TA. This includes completing an ECP with all applicants, assisting employees to apply for TA and following up with employees who use TA to obtain all required documents (Receipts, transcripts, etc.). Communicate all TA information with the Career Services Supervisor.


• Teach and mentor employees through the process of writing resumes, applying for jobs, creating LinkedIn profiles and preparing for interviews.


• Facilitate career assessments (World of Work Inventory -WOWI) to assist employees in identifying strengths and possible career options related to their abilities.


• Guide employees through the application process for technical schools, college, or other university programs.


• Assist employees with applying for financial aid (FAFSA), scholarships, and other types of financial assistance.


• Work with student employees to access disability services and assist with educational planning at their college/ school.


• Research and explore career paths, certifications, technical trades, college, and university programs.


• Build and Maintain partnerships with community colleges, trade schools, and universities near our sites in Washington so that you can match our employees with programs that are a good fit.


• Network with state and federal Workforce Development and career pathways stakeholders.


• Network with local high schools and youth programs. Work with site leadership to provide job shadows, site tours, and internship opportunities for students interested in the trades.


• Assist employees with information and applying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) to alleviate college debts for employees.


• Work with the tech trades department to create strategies while working with site leadership to “grow our own” particularly within Total Facility Maintenance sites where the average age of our trades workers is over 55.


• Track labor force trends and data.


• Work closely with the Workforce Development Team.


• Have excellent time management, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.


• Able to quickly build professional relationships with employees and community partners.


• Travel to sites in Washington State and other locations around the country 6 weeks per year.


• All Other Duties as Assigned.

You'd Make An Excellent Career Advisor If You

• Consider yourself a people person.


• Love working on collaborative teams.


• Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.


• Take pride in your work.


• Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.

Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance


• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment


• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care


• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation, paid sick leave


• Potential shared earning bonus


• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents


• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities


• Verizon wireless discount


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Core Competencies Of a Tessera Career Advisor

• Purpose – Understands and supports Tessera’s mission of creating opportunities for people with disabilities and veterans. Demonstrates commitment to inclusion and equitable opportunities for all.


• Values – Inclusion: Treats others with dignity and respect, demonstrates awareness of people of all abilities, and contributes to an inclusive workplace. Partnership: Works collaboratively with coworkers, supervisors, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Integrity: Acts honestly and takes accountability for actions and results.


• Safety Mindset – Follows all safety procedures and takes ownership of personal safety. Speaks up about hazards, concerns, and opportunities to improve safety. Participates in safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.


• Operations Excellence – Completes work with quality, reliability, and attention to detail. Follows through on commitments, takes ownership of responsibilities, and contributes to team success through collaboration and consistency.


• Customer Service – Treats customers, coworkers, and stakeholders with professionalism and respect. Communicates clearly and represents Tessera positively in all interactions.

Summary of desired skills and experience for the Tessera Career Advisor

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Organizational Development or related field required


• A minimum of one year experience in providing employee career development or equivalent lived experience as a person with a disability required


• Must obtain Career Advisor Certification within 18 months of employment, if not already held


• A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.


• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals With Disabilities Are Encouraged To Apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at [phone] ext. 349, or email [e-mail].

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify.