Career Advisor

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC, invites applications for a Career Advisor in the Experiential Education department. The role provides comprehensive, industry-informed career advising to undergraduate and graduate students, and recent alumni, helping them connect learning with labor market opportunities.

You will develop and deliver career education programming, including workshops and panels, and collaborate with Employer Relations and faculty to build industry-specific employer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Career Advising & Student Coaching: Provide individualized career advising to undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni interested in assigned career industry clusters.
• Career Education, Programming & Outreach: Design and deliver career education resources and programming informed by student feedback and employment trends.
• Industry & Employer Engagement Collaboration: Collaborate with Employer Relations staff to build industry-specific employer intelligence and experiential opportunities.

Skills

Career advising

Student coaching

Workshop facilitation

Employer relations

Job description

American University is a student-centered research institutionlocated in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges,internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creatingmeaningful change in the world.

Learn more about American University.

Department: Experiential Education

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Modality: Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union: SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit representedby SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That meansthe terms and conditions of your employment are governedbyuniversity policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual)and any collective bargaining agreement entered into betweenAmerican University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Job Description:

Summary:

The Career Advisor provides comprehensive, industry‑informed careeradvising to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recentalumni from diverse backgrounds and identities. Each Career Advisor supports students interested in specific career industry clusters rather than academic schools, combining a strong foundation incareer advising with current knowledge of labor market trends and employer expectations within assigned industries.

The Career Advisor develops and delivers high‑quality careereducation programming, including workshops, panels, orientations, and online resources, and collaborates closely with Career Centercolleagues particularly Employer Relations staff to buildindustry‑specific employer intelligence, alumni connections, andexperiential and post‑graduate opportunities for students. TheCareer Advisor works collaboratively with other AssistantDirectors, career advisors, employer relations staff, and alumnicareer staff. This position reports to the Director, ExperientialEducation and Career Advising.

Essential Functions:

1. Career Advising & Student Coaching

   • Provide individualized career advising to undergraduatestudents, graduate students, and recent alumni interested inassigned career industry clusters.
   • Coach students through all stages of career development,including exploration, application strategy, interviewing,networking, and offer negotiation.
   • Guide students in connecting academic learning, co‑curricularinvolvement, and experiential learning to industry‑specific careerpathways.
   • Apply broad career advising frameworks alongside current marketknowledge relevant to assigned industries.
   • Deliver advising appointments through multiple modalities,including in‑person and virtual formats.

2. Career Education, Programming & Outreach

   • Collaborate with Career Center colleagues to design and delivercareer education resources and programming informed by studentfeedback, employer insights, and employment trends.
   • Create and present live and virtual workshops, panels, andorientations that support career readiness and experientiallearning for audiences ranging from incoming students toalumni.
   • Integrate nationally recognized career competencies intoadvising, programming, and resources.
   • Partner with faculty, academic administrators, and studentorganizations to reach students across disciplines and promoteengagement with career resources.

3. Industry & Employer Engagement Collaboration

   • Team closely with Employer Relations