Career Advisor

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health care, vision, andd

Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you,

403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kentucky Community and Technical College System through Elizabethtown Community & Technical College is seeking a Career Advisor to guide students in academic majors, careers, and professional pathways. The role includes managing career resources and maintaining digital content to support advising needs.

The position emphasizes outreach, collaboration with staff and faculty, and active engagement in campus and community events to connect students with opportunities and required qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience as a career advisor or counselor.
• Ability to advise students on academic pathways and career planning.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic pathways and career planning.
• Lead on career/job market platforms and represent the office at events.
• Assist with inquiries via email, calls, and walk-ins.

Skills

Student advising

Career guidance

Assessment tools

Goal setting

Communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Job market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in higher education, career, HR, counseling or related field

Tools

Handshake

Futuriti

Job description

Title: Career Advisor

Salary Range: $41,880.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

College: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Elizabethtown CTC

Department: Financial Aid

Total Rewards

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

ECTC is seeking a Career Advisor to provide personalized guidance to students as they explore academic majors, careers, and professional pathways. The counselor fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to reflect on their personal goals and academic pursuits while providing resources to connect them with career opportunities and major-specific requirements. Additionally, the counselor will manage web pages and digital content to support students' career exploration and academic advising needs.

Job Duties

• Advise students on academic pathways and career planning, develop clear tools for career/interest assessment, serve as lead on career/job market platforms, and represent the office at campus and community events.
• Assist incoming and returning students in creating realistic goals and pathways to achieve those goals.
• In addition to regular advising responsibilities (individual email, phone, appointments, etc.), assist with ECTC advising email, incoming office calls, and walk-ins.
• Works in concert with staff advisors, faculty advisors, and the career pathway director to provide intrusive career exploration, academic advising, and planning for first-year students to connect them with the appropriate major within their first year.
• Participate in Registration/Enrollment activities on campus and in the community.
• Utilize career assessment tools, interest inventories, and academic resources to guide students in selecting majors that align with their skills and passions.
• Support and educate students on the usage of Handshake, Futuriti (Career Exploration Software), and other platforms as implemented.
• Provide information on career pathways, job outlook, and required qualifications for different fields of study.
• Oversee career assessment inventory and provide academic advising based on data.
• Work with the recruitment team to assist undecided prospects.
• Collect and analyze data utilizing KCTCS program alignment tools and create internal databases.
• Outreach to first-year undecided students at the end of the first semester to ensure they are selecting a program plan and career path.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in higher education, career, human resources, counseling or related field or equivalent years of experience; Typical years of relevant experience: 4-6.

Additional Skills Requested

• Building strong rapport and productive student relationships.
• Collaborating with students to set goals and identifying appropriate techniques.
• Using and interpreting various assessment tools (aptitude, interest, personality).
• Understanding how personal traits, social contexts, and work environments affect careers.
• Guiding students through career exploration, decision-making, and online presence platforms.
• Proactive problem-solving and a team-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of labor market trends, job outlooks, and salary information.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current in the field.

Open until filled; review begins August 20, 2026

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System/ECTC is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Band 9 (Min: 41,880.00)

Position: 10000142

Title: Career Services Counselor III

Working Title: Career Advisor

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Advertised: 06 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time