Career Advisor - 530985

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Career Advisor at The University of Alabama provides comprehensive career development and employment services to students and alumni. Responsibilities include advising, resume review, mock interviews, and delivering a variety of career workshops.

This role involves counseling, resume optimization, coaching on networking and salary negotiations, and collaboration with faculty and university units to enhance campus recruiting efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and some experience.
• Knowledge of current trends and future developments in career services.
• Knowledge of computers and various software programs (data management, word processing, event management, and group presentations).
• Ability to network to obtain employer contacts for campus recruitment and events.

Responsibilities

• Provide career development and employment services to students and alumni through advising, resume approval, and workshops.
• Counsel and assess career goals to support client success.
• Review and approve resumes for uploading into recruiting software; conduct mock interviews.
• Coach on networking, interviewing, salary negotiations; deliver career workshops.
• Coordinate with faculty, departments and student organizations; plan materials and events.
• Maintain and improve campus recruiting resources and the Center’s website.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Networking

Career services

Campus recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Data management software

Word processing

Event management software

Group presentations

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,600 - Midpoint: $55,800 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization: 830101 - Career Center Admin

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Career Advisor provides comprehensive career development and professional employment services to students and alumni interested in various careers through career-related advising, assessment, resume approval, individual student job search assistance, and development and delivery of workshops/classes on a variety of career topics.

The Career Advisor provides comprehensive career development and professional employment services for assigned students and alumni interested in various careers. Facilitates career choice and self assessment through counseling and assessment resources. Reviews and provides guidance with writing cover letters and resumes. Reviews and approves resumes for uploading into recruiting software. Conducts and/or arranges mock interviews. Provides coaching on networking, interviewing, job search strategies, employer research, and employment/salary negotiations. Develops and delivers workshops and classes on a variety of career topics. Serves on a variety of related committees. Conducts outreach to faculty/staff in assigned colleges, departments and/or academic programs, and student organizations. Assists with planning, developing, and organizing special events, printed materials, and online materials for the Career Center. Increases knowledge and proficiency with campus recruiting software, identifies and reviews both print and online career resources, and contributes to the continued development of the Center’s website. Coordinates all efforts with other Career Center staff and other university units when appropriate. Responsible for completing required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Responsible for holding staff accountable for completion of required training. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher and some experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of current trends and future developments in the career services area. Knowledge of computers and various software programs (data management, word processing, event management, and group presentations). Ability to network to obtain the names of organizations for employer development and involvement in all events involving the recruitment of new employers to this campus.

Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking. Exceptional organizational skills. Knowledge of computers and various software programs especially those related to data management. Ability to collaborate with others for group presentations. Problem-solving skills are needed to establish effective timelines to achieve satisfactory results. Knowledge of current trends and future developments in the career services area. Creative thinking skills to publicize events and services provided by the Career Center. Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience in career services, student services, business, human resources management, or counseling; OR Master's degree or higher with at least one (1) year experience in career services, student services, business, human resources management, or counseling.

Ability to work outside of traditional work hours.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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