FT : Career Advisor

Shaw University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw University seeks a Career Advisor within the Experiential Learning & Career Development Center to guide students and alumni in career planning, assessments, and job-search strategies, delivering individual and group counseling and coordinating workshops across campus.

The role collaborates with academic advising and faculty, supports data collection for annual reports, and provides outreach in classrooms, residence halls, and student organizations, while training paraprofessional career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution is required.
• Master's degree in Career Counseling, Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experience counseling students in a college/university setting is required.
• Experience with Career Services Management tools such as Symplicity, Handshake or CSO preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide students and alumni individual career counseling and job-search guidance.
• Administer career assessment instruments and guidance systems.
• Coordinate and support career programs and workshops.
• Collaborate with university divisions to promote advising services.
• Plan, schedule, and manage travel logistics for program activities.
• Collect and analyze data for annual program reporting.
• Develop training materials for resume writing and interview skills.
• Lead outreach programs in classrooms, residence halls, and student organizations.

Skills

Counseling skills

Career guidance

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Career Counseling or related field (preferred)

Tools

Symplicity

Handshake

CSO

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Experiential Learning and Career Development, the Career Advisor for the Experiential Learning and Career Development Center, is responsible for coordinating and supervising career planning programs for students and providing counseling services on an individual and group basis, using aptitude, personality, interest, and values inventories and computer guidance systems. This position will also present outreach programming and workshops to students in classroom settings, residence halls, and student organizations. The Career Advisor serves as the liaison between career services, academic advising, new student programs, and faculty advisers at the University.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide students and alumni individual assistance in defining career options, developing employment skills, and job-search procedures.
• Administer assessment instruments and computerized career guidance systems as needed.
• Provides administrative and logistical support for projects, initiatives, and programs within Experiential Learning & Career Development.
• Collaborate with the University Divisions and Offices to teach prospective and new students how to access advising and counseling-related programs and services.
• Responds to a variety of inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. staff, students, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information or direction and/or facilitating communication among parties.
• Handles preparations, scheduling, logistics, and other various requirements for travel. Submits requisitions with direction from manager.
• Assists in writing routine reports and correspondence and assists with the development of project/program materials.
• Present outreach programs and workshops to students in classroom settings, residence halls, and student organizations.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate training and skill development workshops to include resume preparation, job-search strategies, career information technology including Internet links, interview skills, and experiential learning preparation
• Coordinate resources in support of programming and independent student accessibility including Internet links, Career Services Management tools, email, employer directories, employment vacancy bulletins, etc..
• Assist with the training of paraprofessionals as career development ambassadors.
• Collect and analyze data pertinent to counseling, teaching, and retention of students participating in targeted career planning programs and services for the annual report.
• Take advantage of in-service training and other opportunities for professional development, including attendance at off-campus activities and generally staying current in the field;
• Maintain proper communication and supportive relations at all times with all other units of the division and the college, providing assistance in carrying out their respective functions;
• Create a friendly and supportive atmosphere for students, faculty, staff, and the public;
• Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Experiential Learning and Career Development, Associate Vice President, Vice President, or President in meeting the needs of the program, department, division and the college.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Work Study Students

Minimum Education and Qualifications

• Bachelors' Degree from an accredited four year institution required; Master's degree in Career Counseling, Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience providing internship program development, career counseling, vocational counseling or performing related work, preferably in a college and/or university setting (graduate school experience will be considered).
• Ability to effectively counsel/advise college students in areas of career planning and academic development required
• Experience using Career Services Management tools such as Symplicity, Handshake or CSO preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with advising and leadership programs and an understanding of student development theory and student personnel administration required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community.
• Demonstrated competence in computer technologies, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation programs required.

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations

• None

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day and climb stairs as required. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying. Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Masters or better.

Experience

Required

Bachelors' Degree from an accredited four year institution required; Master's degree in Career Counseling, Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.

Demonstrated competence in computer technologies, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation programs required.

Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community.

Knowledge and experience working with advising and leadership programs and an understanding of student development theory and student personnel administration required.

Ability to effectively counsel/advise college students in areas of career planning and academic development required

Experience using Career Services Management tools such as Symplicity, Handshake or CSO preferred.

2 years:

Experience providing internship program development, career counseling, vocational counseling or performing related work, preferably in a college and/or university setting (graduate school experience will be considered)

Equal Opportunity Employer
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