Career Development Advisor — Empower Students & Alumni

Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

FSA

403(b) retirement

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Tuition benefits after 6 months

Job summary

Minneapolis College of Art and Design seeks a Career Development Advisor to maximize career advising for students, graduates, and alumni through strategic leadership and hands-on implementation.

The role is full-time, non-exempt, 35 hours weekly, reporting to the Director of Career Development. Compensation is $25–$27 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package and tuition benefits after six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in education, art, design, business or equivalent and at least 1 year in Career Services/Development.
• 1 year of career development experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of job search strategies, resumes, interviewing, networking, and career planning.

Responsibilities

• Advise students one-on-one on all aspects of career development.
• Identify and share job and internship leads for students and alumni.
• Deliver in-class or virtual presentations on career topics.
• Serve as primary contact for internship questions and logistics.
• Coordinate internship credits and liaise with Records.
• Post and manage internship opportunities on Handshake.
• Represent MCAD at meetings and events and support departmental resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Persuasive sales

Coaching & mentoring

Group session facilitation

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in education, art, design, business

1 year career development experience

Job description

Minneapolis College of Art and Design seeks a Career Development Advisor to maximize career advising for students, graduates, and alumni through strategic leadership and hands-on implementation.

The role is full-time, non-exempt, 35 hours weekly, reporting to the Director of Career Development. Compensation is $25–$27 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package and tuition benefits after six months.