Grant-Funded Career & Transfer Advisor (PA)

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC); Barlow Knoll (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) is seeking a Career & Transfer Education Advisor to provide career advising, transfer coaching, inform students of available college services, and refer students to appropriate college/community resources.

The position reports to the Assistant Director, Career Education and supports students at the Harrisburg and Gettysburg campuses as well as others college-wide via Zoom, with duties including outreach, planning, and coordinating workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and three years of experience related to career counseling or career education, human resources, or similar field.

Responsibilities

• Direct student support by providing academic coaching and career advising for students in GTE programs, with emphasis on dislocated workers to include Trade Act and WIOA students, and students in CTE programs who are pursuing a career in non-traditional gender roles.
• Career coaching to include assisting students with career research, interviewing and soft skills development, resume writing, and use of career resources.
• Facilitate in person, remote and virtual transfer planning sessions for transfer-bound students 4. Guide students through the process of transferring from HACC to their selected four-year school.
• Responsible for developing and fostering professional relationships with community organizations, Career-Link partners, and HACC faculty and staff to enhance services for students.
• Facilitate career workshops, presentations and events for student groups in CTE programs and academic classes related to these programs.
• Collaborate with Techlink Consortium partners to facilitate CTE school visits to increase student participation in SOAR articulations at HACC.
• Develop and facilitate on-line career student based activities and services for students in CTE programs and assist students in completing on-line career assessments/tools and review results.
• Participate in other College and community service activities, as assigned and allowable per Perkins Guidelines. - (Essential)
• Travel to other HACC locations as needed to support students
• Perform other duties as assigned. - (Standard)

Skills

Career advising

Transfer coaching

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) is seeking a Career & Transfer Education Advisor to provide career advising, transfer coaching, inform students of available college services, and refer students to appropriate college/community resources.

The position reports to the Assistant Director, Career Education and supports students at the Harrisburg and Gettysburg campuses as well as others college-wide via Zoom, with duties including outreach, planning, and coordinating workshops.