Career Advisor

Nevada State University; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Career Advisor. Reporting to the Director of Career Services, the Career Advisor will provide holistic 1:1 career counseling to students and alumni on exploration, planning, job/internship searches, resume/letter review, and interview skills.

The role also includes facilitating workshops and career events, collaborating with employer relations, and supporting student workers. Evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least two years of experience in higher education, career/workforce development, or related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic 1:1 career counseling and advising to students and alumni on career exploration, job/internship search, resume and cover letter development, and interview preparation.
• Facilitate career-related workshops and events.
• Collaborate with Employer Relations to stay updated on workforce trends.
• Implement data collection strategies to assess impact of services and programs.
• Represent the Career Services Center at admissions events and orientation programs.
• Supervise and train student workers.
• Engage in ongoing professional development in career advising.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours required.

Skills

Advising

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Handshake CSM

Job description

Career Advisor

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Career Advisor. Reporting to the Director of Career Services, the Career Advisor's main purpose is to help prepare and support students and alumni in achieving their educational, professionaland career goals. This includes providing career advising andeducation on topics such as, but not limited to, career explorationand/or major exploration, career planning, job and internshipsearch, application material review (resumes, cover letters, etc.),grad school search and planning, and interview skills. In additionto providing 1:1 advising, the position will also support thefacilitation of career events as well as presentations andworkshops for classrooms and programs. Other duties asassigned.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving publicinstitution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence inteaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverseand largely underserved student population. Designated a HispanicServing (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific IslanderInstitution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teachingand student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution ofhigher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400,with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. Amajority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnicminorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% areHispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/AfricanAmerican, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. Weoperate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diversepopulation of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas thatrespects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff,and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so ourmembers can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. Inorder to strengthen the university and progress its mission, theuniversity dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflectionto meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, thesurrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with thispromising student population and collaborating with faculty andstaff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing ourinstitution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering aninclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students whoare historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide holistic 1:1 career counseling and advising to studentsand alumni on: career and major exploration, job / internshipsearch processes and strategies, interview skills and techniques,resume / CV development, cover letter development, opportunitiesfor skill building and involvement (e.g. student clubs,volunteering, etc.), effective networking, job negotiationstrategies, graduate / professional school exploration andpreparation.
• Facilitate career-related workshops, presentations andevents.
• Collaborate with Assistant Director of Employer Relations tostay up to date on workforce trends and upcoming opportunities forstudents/alumni to connect with employer partners.
• Implement data collection strategies to assess impact ofservices, events and programs.
• Represent the Career Services Center at admission/recruitingevents, new student orientation programs, etc.
• Support the training and supervision of student workers.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain informedabout current trends, policies, and best practices in careeradvising.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accreditedinstitution.
• At least two (2) years of experience working in highereducation, career/workforce development, training and development,human resources, job placement services, or a related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectivelycommunicate and engage individuals through 1:1 advising, classroompresentations and workshops.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship(Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in student affairs, higher education,counseling, sociology, social work, human resources or a relatedfield.
• Knowledge of career development and student developmenttheories and applications.
• Experience with event planning and management.
• Experience with Handshake CSM.
• Knowledge of career readiness competencies (NACE; NationalAssociation of Colleges & Employers).
• Knowledge or experience with Life Designprinciples/frameworks.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $54,285.00. Nevada StateUniversity offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirementmatch, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leavedays, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three healthinsurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spendingaccounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by October 20 for full consideration.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications andexperience with specific reference to each of the minimum andpreferred qualifications in their cover letter. The searchcommittee will use this information during the initial review ofapplication materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to beconducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstratethe ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, allapplicants must be eligible to work in the United States withoutsponsorship.