Career Advisor: Internship & Graduate Prep Lead

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

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,