Career Advisor (Full-Time)

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

High Point University is seeking a full-time Career Advisor in the Career and Professional Development department, helping students across majors pursue internships, employment, or advanced degrees. The role will also lead the Internship Guarantee program, working closely with students and the Director of Corporate Relations.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in counseling or higher education, 1–2 years of career counseling experience, excellent interpersonal and written communication,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, higher education administration/student development, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with career options, internships and job search through counseling appointments and group settings.
• Administers career assessments and helps interpret results (e.g., StrengthsFinder, CareerLeader).
• Helps students determine the best fit for major/minor and related careers.
• Prepares students for graduate school applications, including statements and CV development, and interview prep.
• Coaches on resume and LinkedIn optimization.
• Facilitates networking with alumni and shares opportunities with faculty and students.
• Conducts mock interviews (phone, Skype, in-person).
• Delivers classroom presentations and workshops with faculty support.
• Teaches career exploration and related business courses.
• Develops relationships with chairs, department heads and faculty.
• Learns and develops programming for internships, grad school and full-time jobs.
• Analyzes data on use and value of presentations and appointments.
• Represents HPU at events (Family Weekends, Orientation, etc.).
• Collaborates with faculty and Career & Professional Development staff on employer development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Technology skills

LinkedIn presence

Handshake familiarity

WordPress familiarity

Customer service

Teamwork

Recruitment knowledge

Relationship building

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, higher education administration/student development, or related field

Tools

Handshake

WordPress

Job description

Job Overview

High Point University is seeking a full-time Career Advisor in the Career and Professional Development department, working with students in most majors supporting them in their professional pursuits of future internships, employment, or advanced degrees. This position will also be the lead Career Advisor on our Internship Guarantee program working closely with students and our Director of Corporate Relations.

For additional information regarding this position, please contact the Vice President, Doug Hall, [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in counseling, higher education administration/student development, or related field
• Experience and Training: One to two years of career counseling or related experience, preferably experience in career development in an institution of higher education Preferably one to two years of experience working in a recruitment or selection function in an organization
• Knowledge, Skills, Ability: Knowledge of organizational recruitment and selection strategies to maximize potential of students to attain high-quality internships and jobs
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; ability to build rapport with students and faculty
• Outstanding professional communication and writing skills
• Strong presentation, technology, and social media skills; active presence on LinkedIn
• Familiarity with Handshake software system preferred
• Familiarity with WordPress software preferred
• An exemplary “can do” attitude that will lead to excellent customer service
• A commitment to being a team player who adjusts to changing work environments and organizational priorities

Essential Functions

• Assists students with the exploration of appropriate career options, career development, internship and job search advising through individual career counseling appointments and group settings
• Administers career-related assessments and assist students in interpreting results, including but not limited to StrengthsFinder, CareerLeader, and other assessments pertaining to one’s personality, interests, values, and workplace preferences; certification for assessments preferred but not required
• Helps students determine the most appropriate fit for an academic major/minor and related careers
• Prepares students to apply to competitive graduate schools, providing assistance with application process, personal statement and C.V. development, and interview preparation
• Coaches students on how to develop and leverage a professional resume and LinkedIn profile
• Assists students with internship and job search process, facilitating professional networking with alumni; disseminate employment and internship opportunities to appropriate faculty and students
• Conducts mock interviews to prepare students for phone, Skype and face-to-face interviews
• Conducts outreach and develop and facilitate classroom presentations and workshops in collaboration with appropriate faculty
• Teaches career exploration and relevant business courses
• Contributes to university initiatives and committee meetings as needed; in particular, develops strong relationships with chairs, department heads and faculty across campus
• Develops general knowledge and understanding over time of the related professions and opportunities represented by HPU majors and maintains familiarity with education, training and career opportunities and expectations
• Learns existing and develops programming that strengthens students’ preparation for internships, graduate school, and full-time jobs
• Analyzes data about use, interest, and value of presentations, one-on-one appointments, and programs
• Represents HPU as needed during special events, including Family Weekends, Orientation, and Early Registration that may occur on nights and/or weekends
• Works closely with the faculty across campus and Career & Professional Development staff members in planning of employer development activities including employer visitations, job fairs, career programs on-campus recruiting, and the development of job and internship leads
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development and/or Vice President

Accountability

• Reports to Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development
• Works closely with Career and Professional Development team
• Interacts frequently with university and community partners

Additional Information

• At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.
• High Point University is a God, family and country school.
• High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
• High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.
• The University encourages all applicants to apply.