Career Readiness Coach & Alumni Advisor

Florida Gulf Coast University; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Career Advisor to provide individual advising to students and alumni on career exploration, experiential opportunities, and transition from college to career. The role includes delivering workshops and supporting career events.

You will build relationships with students, alumni, faculty, and regional employers, embed career readiness into student life, and contribute to program development.

Qualifications

• This position requires either 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.

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.
• Promotes, networks, and participates in the execution of career fairs/events.

Skills

Career advising

Student services

Workshop delivery

Relationship building

Communication

Team collaboration

Assessment interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Career Services Software

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Career Advisor to provide individual advising to students and alumni on career exploration, experiential opportunities, and transition from college to career. The role includes delivering workshops and supporting career events.

You will build relationships with students, alumni, faculty, and regional employers, embed career readiness into student life, and contribute to program development.