Equity-Minded Career Services Advisor

Ohlone College; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohlone College seeks a career services professional to provide advising, case management, and program coordination for students and community members in Newark. The role emphasizes equity-minded practices and collaboration with campus and community partners.

You will conduct workshops, support WIOA enrollment services, and ensure compliant documentation and reporting across grant-funded programs. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in social science or related field.
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in career counseling.
• Commitment to equity-minded practices across diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to campus and community on career counseling and grant programs.
• Provide program case management and data/documentation support.
• Counsel and advise students/job seekers on career exploration and goals.
• Develop and update job seeker workshops and curriculum.
• Review program eligibility for local, state, and federal funds.
• Coordinate internal and external job search presentations.

Skills

Career counseling theories

Labor market trends

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Time management

Equity-minded practices

Curriculum development

Data/documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field

Three years of career counseling experience

Tools

CRM software

Project management software

Data tracking systems

Job description

Ohlone College seeks a career services professional to provide advising, case management, and program coordination for students and community members in Newark. The role emphasizes equity-minded practices and collaboration with campus and community partners.

You will conduct workshops, support WIOA enrollment services, and ensure compliant documentation and reporting across grant-funded programs. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills.