Career Advisor

Concordia University; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dynamic Career Advisor to enhance student career readiness and success. This role involves collaborating with faculty, organizing career events, and providing personalized career advising to students and alumni. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in career development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with diverse individuals. Join a vibrant community dedicated to academic excellence and service, where your contributions will make a significant impact on students' futures.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in career development or related fields preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse individuals and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide career advising to students and alumni on job search and internships.
• Coordinate job fairs and manage internship processes.

Skills

Career Advising

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Networking

Data Tracking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Handshake

Social Media Management

Job description

Position: Career Advisor

Location: St. Paul, MN

Job Id: 350304A

# of Openings: 1

Position Overview:

The Career Development Specialist/Senior Career Development Specialist collaborates across the university to increase retention, graduation, and career readiness of CSP students. Responsibilities include developing and delivering career readiness initiatives, organizing career-focused events, delivering presentations, and providing career advising. The role also involves working with employers on recruiting efforts and representing the institution externally.

Essential Duties:

1. Career Advising/Coaching: Provide career advising to students and alumni on topics such as career planning, job search, internships, resumes, interviews, networking, and graduate studies.
2. Employer Relations: Coordinate job fairs, manage internship processes, oversee Blackboard course, and analyze industry trends. Senior duties include faculty training and curriculum recommendations.
3. Career Outreach & Programming: Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and deliver career readiness content and programs. Senior duties include consultations on career integration across departments.
4. Technology & Social Media: Manage social media, website, and job/internship board (Handshake). Senior duties involve researching best practices and supporting on-campus employment efforts.
5. Supervision: Contribute to onboarding student employees and oversee daily tasks.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.
• 1-2 years experience in career development, university career centers, recruiting, or related fields preferred. Senior level requires 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse individuals, work collaboratively, and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of recruitment strategies, job market trends, and data tracking.

Competencies:

• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, strong communication and presentation skills.
• Organizational skills, multitasking, prioritization, and initiative.

Additional Information:

Concordia University, St. Paul, is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We reserve the right to give employment preference based on religious tenets, consistent with legal allowances. The university's mission emphasizes academic excellence, Christian vocation, and service. Located on a 41-acre campus in St. Paul, CSP offers a vibrant, diverse community.

For questions, contact Cassidy Leininger at [e-mail].

Pay Range:

$53,000 - $58,000 per year

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