Career Advisor

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University is seeking a Career Readiness Specialist to educate FIU students on available resources and tools for their professional development. You will collaborate with the Career Development and Employer Engagement teams to promote internships and job opportunities locally and nationally.

The role involves delivering workshops such as Resume Writing and Interview Skills, meeting students and alumni to map career plans, and supporting data collection for program impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience or Master's degree.
• Experience assisting students with career readiness and developing workshops.
• Knowledge of MBTI or STRONG Interest Inventory.

Responsibilities

• Educate FIU students on career readiness resources.
• Develop and deliver career readiness initiatives and workshops.
• Meet one-on-one and in groups with students and alumni to plan careers.
• Present career development workshops and outreach activities.
• Collect data and prepare reports on student development and engagement.

Skills

Career readiness

Workshop delivery

Student support

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience OR Master's degree

Tools

MBTI STRONG/Personality assessments

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

As part of the Career and Talent Development (CTD) team, educates and provides resources and tools to FIU students regarding their career readiness.

• Supports CTD leadership in developing and delivering innovative career readiness initiatives.
• Works closely with the Career Development and Employer Engagement teams to increase student preparation and application to local and national employer internship and job opportunities.
• Works closely with the Career Development Team to increase student preparation and application to local and national employer opportunities.
• Meets 1-on-1 and in groups with students and recent alumni to assist with developing a career plan.
• Facilitates presentations and outreach to promote the importance of career readiness to all audiences.
• Collects data and prepares ad-hoc and yearly reports on student development data, including internship and other career engagement.
• Presents career development workshops and presentations in a variety of settings.
• Works closely with Employer Engagement and supports all Career and Talent Development events at all locations.
• Provides supervision and ongoing training to career development student staff and/or programming.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related experience; OR Master's degree.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience assisting students with career readiness.
• Ability to develop and deliver career readiness workshops i.e., Resume Writing, Internship 101, Interview Skills 101.
• Knowledge of database administration for the collection and dissemination of data.
• Knowledge of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) or STRONG Interest Inventory.
• Experience working with online students.
• Preferred Experience in the areas of Education, Psychology and/or Human Resources.

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $50,000

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Working Condition(s)

• Operating University Vehicles (all types).

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check
• K-12 Schools Clearance

Other Information

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Travel to FIU Campus.

Disclosures

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Aff…? Wait. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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