Career Coach & Pathways Guide for Students

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

FGCU seeks a Career Advisor to provide individualized guidance to students and alumni on exploring career options, securing experiential opportunities, and navigating the college-to-career transition. The role also supports conducting workshops and event execution.

The advisor will develop relationships with faculty, employers, and campus partners to embed career readiness into the student experience and deliver trainings on resumes, interviewing, and job searching.

Qualifications

• Six years of directly related full-time experience OR, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience delivering one-on-one or group career advising or coaching related to career exploration, job and internship searches, networking, and graduate school preparation.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Advises students and alumni on a variety of career readiness topics, including major/career choice, professional document development, interview skills, graduate school planning, and professional dress.
• Interprets results of relevant career assessment instruments to assist clients in matching their personality, interests, values, and skills to career options.
• Builds relationships with students, alumni, and employers to enhance career-related opportunities and partnerships.
• Partners with faculty, student organizations, and campus stakeholders to embed career readiness skill development into the student experience.
• Develops and delivers trainings, workshops, and presentations that enhance students' understanding of career related topics, such as resume writing, interview, and job searching.
• Networks with regional employers to build relationships and increase knowledge of current workforce recruiting, hiring, and market trends.

Skills

Career advising

One-on-one coaching

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Career Services Management software

Job description

FGCU seeks a Career Advisor to provide individualized guidance to students and alumni on exploring career options, securing experiential opportunities, and navigating the college-to-career transition. The role also supports conducting workshops and event execution.

The advisor will develop relationships with faculty, employers, and campus partners to embed career readiness into the student experience and deliver trainings on resumes, interviewing, and job searching.