RIT Career Advisor

Rochester Institute of Technology; United States; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY is seeking a Career Coach to guide students and alumni through planning, co-op experiences, internships and employment opportunities. You will deliver workshops and training on job search strategies and industry trends.

As a key campus partner, you will build employer relationships, align career services with academic goals, and support student success and workforce readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers customized instruction on job search strategies and workplace success.
• Communicates employment opportunities and labor market information to students and alumni.
• Markets programs and services to prospective employing organizations.
• Identifies employment opportunities and supports employer recruiting partnerships.
• Partners with divisions to support university initiatives and career services.
• Counsels students regarding the employment process.

Skills

Career development theory

Communication skills

Multitasking

Empathy & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Position Highlights

This 32 hour a week position is a part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping students and alumni achieve their career goals. In this role, you will provide career coaching and guidance on career planning, co-op education, internships, and employment opportunities. You will deliver workshops, presentations, and training on job search strategies, career development, and workforce trends. As a key partner to employers and academic departments, you will build and maintain relationships with organizations to create meaningful job opportunities for students and alumni while promoting RIT's talent and academic programs. You will collaborate with faculty, employers, and campus partners to align career services with academic and institutional goals, support employer engagement initiatives, and contribute to student success and career readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Provide career counseling and coaching to students and alumni on career planning, job search strategies, and employment-related concerns. Deliver workshops, presentations, and training on career development topics and industry trends. Communicate employment opportunities, career resources, and labor market information to students and alumni. Develop and maintain employer partnerships to expand internship, co-op, and full-time employment opportunities. Promote RIT students and academic programs through employer outreach and corporate engagement activities. Support university initiatives and collaborate with partners across admissions, alumni relations, and academic departments. Foster strong employer relationships to enhance recruiting and hiring outcomes for students and alumni.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers customized instruction regarding job search strategies, career trends, and workplace success through seminars, workshops, designated classes, and class-based presentations
• Communicates with students and alumni regarding employment opportunities, instructional program/services offerings, employer recruiting events, and career trend information
• Markets students, academic programs, and university and office programs and services to prospective employing organizations
• Identifies employment opportunities, establishes new employer recruiting partnerships, and supports related university corporate outreach and partnership goals
• Ensures positive and effective university and employer recruiting and hiring partnerships
• Participates in employer hiring strategy development and recruiting activities and programs
• Partners with various divisions to support university initiatives in admissions, alumni relations, global partnerships, research development, and institutional fundraising
• Counsels students regarding the employment process and employment related issues
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of career development and planning theory, practices, and techniques
• Skill in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication to influence and articulate a variety of topics to different and diverse audiences
• Skill in multi-tasking, project management, prioritization, and organization
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, cultural awareness, and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 1 - A developing, entry-level role focused on acquiring skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work. Responsibilities are well defined and limited in scope. Identifies, defines, and addresses problems and issues which are not immediately evident but are of limited complexity. Problems are typically solved through drawing from standard procedures and analysis.

FLSA Category

Non-Exempt

Work Location

Hybrid

Compensation

$21.65 - $34.60 Hourly

Application Materials

• Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and Activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology has a long-standing history of innovation that blends the arts, technology, and experiential learning. In addition to its main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT maintains a strong international presence with over 100 active global partnerships and international campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. As of Fall 2024, total student enrollment across all campuses exceeded 21,000. Nationally recognized for its co-op and internship programs, RIT is supported by more than 4,000 dedicated faculty and staff members committed to student success. Its 1,300-acre suburban campus features cutting-edge facilities that reflect RIT’s strengths in applied research, design, and workforce development.