Career Advisor

Valencia College; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State medical benefits

Paid time off

Educational development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Valencia College’s Osceola Campus seeks a dedicated Career Advisor to guide students in choosing careers and majors that align with goals, offering assessments and resources. You will help with resumes, cover letters, and interview skills while directing students to available tools and workshops.

The role emphasizes collaboration, written communication, and service to diverse student populations, with an onsite work arrangement and regular weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in educational services or student advisement.
• Strong written and oral communication and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with career planning using assessments and research.
• Advise on major and transfer course selection.
• Coach resume, cover letters, and interview skills.
• Publicize services and manage career materials.
• Maintain accurate records and use My Career Planner.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Interviewing

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Data entry

Research abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Join Our Team!

Valencia College is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Career Advisor at our Osceola Campus.

We are looking for a candidate with knowledge of current career trends and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. The individual must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively, demonstrating flexibility and thoroughness in the performance of assigned duties.

Additionally, the candidate should be able to work effectively in a diverse community and be responsive to the needs of diverse student populations.

The ideal candidate will also have experience working with students in higher education, particularly in roles that involve direct support or guidance. Strong written communication skills, a background in providing service-especially in educational or workforce positions-and solid research abilities are highly valued.

Through Career Development Services, Career Advisors assist students in person, virtually and on the phone in choosing and researching careers and majors that align with their career goals. Career Advisors also offers and reviews career assessments to help students become self-aware and identify strengths applicable to their potential career paths. Career Advisors help students with resumes, cover letters and interviewing skills and orient them to the resources available to help them develop these skills. In addition, the Career Center offers professional development workshops regularly for our students to hone their career readiness.

Valencia’s Total Rewards package features:

• State Medical, dental benefits and paid life insurance premiums
• Paid time off – Annual leave, spring break, winter break, and other holidays.
• Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and your dependents and so much more.

Additional Information:

• This position operates in a fully onsite environment.
• This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S .
• Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history, even if attaching a resume. Any incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please note that you will need to establish and maintain Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.
• Selected candidates recommended for hire may be required to complete pre-employment screenings as a condition of employment, which may include but are not limited to a criminal background check, drug screening, professional reference verification, and driver’s license verification. The Office of Organizational Development and Human Resources (ODHR) will confirm applicable requirements during the hiring process.

About this Position

Position Number

Position Number SE0353

Position Title

Job Type

Job Type Staff

FT/PT

FT/PT Full-Time

Employee Class Description

Employee Class Description C2-Staff (ed. support)

General Position Description

Assists students in the exploration of different career options through self-assessment and discovery.

Flexible Work Arrangement

Flexible Work Arrangement Majority/Primarily On-site: Employee performs the majority of job duties on-site, but may occasionally work remotely.

Grade

Grade 2027

Exemption Status

Exemption Status Non-Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number S4044P

Location(s)

Location(s) Kissimmee, FL 34744 -Osceola Campus

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm with occasional nights and weekends.

Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

Salary Range

Salary Range $44,389 – 47,938

Essential Job Functions

• 1. Assists students in making their career and life plans based on a review of assessment information, past performances, and future educational and vocational goals.
• 2. Provides direction and resources related to the research of major and transfer requirement at other institutions.
• 3. Advises students on choosing the appropriate classes for their major and career/transfer goals.
• 4. Educates students about the interview process, including: application, resume and cover letter writing, portfolios, and interview techniques.
• 5. Assists with daily operations of the Career Center, publicizes services, hours, and career materials available to students, faculty and the community.
• 6. Provides developmental advising related to goal setting, career planning, and educational planning.
• 7. Orients students to My Career Planner.
• 8. Maintains accurate records regarding utilization of materials and services.
• 9. Advises students about careers.
• 10. Accesses, inputs and retrieves data from a computer.
• 11. Administers assessments as assigned by Career Center Coordinators, and Counselors.
• 12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

Required Minimum Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Required Field of Study

Other Required Qualifications

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Type of Experience

Experience working in an educational services department dealing with educational records.

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of college’s policies and procedures.
2. Knowledge of educational policies and graduation requirements of multiple colleges and universities.
3. Knowledge of current career trends.
4. Skilled in interpersonal communications and interviewing procedures.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to work independently and as a team member with flexibility and thoroughness in the performance of assigned duties.
7. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
8. Ability to work effectively in the community and meet student needs.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions

Job Specific Designation

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