Career Advisor

Claim Academy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Claim Academy in Saint Louis, MO seeks a full-time Career Advisor. The role focuses on individualized and group career counseling for students, helping them explore paths, set goals, and craft job search strategies.

You will review resumes, prepare portfolios for interviews, and lead workshops on job readiness. Responsibilities include building employer partnerships, coordinating career events, and tracking student outcomes to ensure effective placement support.

Qualifications

• Ability to counsel individuals and groups to help plan their professional objectives.
• Guide students through job search strategies, networking, and careers planning.
• Strong communication with students, employers, and staff in person and online.
• Experience with adult learners or career changers in education or training.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group career counseling to students.
• Review resumes and portfolios; prepare students for interviews.
• Facilitate workshops on job readiness and professional development.
• Build and maintain relationships with employer partners.
• Coordinate career events and track student outcomes.
• Collaborate with instructors to align career services with curriculum.

Skills

Career Counseling

Student Counseling

Career Development

Career Management

Communication

Adult Learners

Networking

Event Organization

Digital Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, human resources, psychology, or related field

Tools

CRM

LMS

Job description

Company Description Claim Academy is a state-approved training institution recognized by the Missouri Department of Higher Education for preparing IT professionals. The academy specializes in training students to become Full Stack Software Developers in Java, AI, GIS, Cloud, and .NET, turning individuals with little to no prior programming experience into hirable application developers. Claim Academy maintains strong industry connections to support graduate placement in technology roles and offers classes on a frequent, six-week cycle. The organization is focused on practical, career-oriented education and provides a supportive environment for learners aiming to enter or advance in the tech field.
Role Description The Career Advisor position is a full-time, on-site role based in St. Louis, MO. The Career Advisor will provide individualized and group career counseling to students, helping them explore career paths, set goals, and develop job search strategies. Daily activities include conducting one-on-one advising sessions, reviewing resumes and portfolios, preparing students for interviews, and facilitating workshops on job readiness and professional development. The role also involves building and maintaining relationships with employer partners, coordinating career events, and tracking student outcomes to ensure effective support throughout the job placement process. Collaboration with instructors and staff to align career services with the curriculum is an essential part of this position.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Career Counseling and Student Counseling to support diverse learners in planning and pursuing their professional goals.
• Candidates should possess skills in Career Development and Career Management to guide students through job search strategies, networking, and long-term career planning.
• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills to effectively interact with students, employers, and internal staff in both individual and group settings.
• Experience working with adult learners or career changers, preferably in an educational or training environment.
• Knowledge of the technology job market and familiarity with roles such as Full Stack Developer is highly beneficial.
• Ability to organize events, manage multiple student cases, and use digital tools (e.g., career platforms, CRM, or LMS systems).
• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, human resources, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.