Student Career Advisor & Programs Lead

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

13 paid holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Augusta University Career Services is seeking a seasoned professional to provide career development guidance to students and recent graduates across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. You will partner with employers and campus services to design and facilitate career development programs.

You will lead initiatives such as career fairs, workshops, and site visits; supervise at least one department-wide program; and help expand experiential learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an Accredited College or University in Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Human Resources or related area.
• Preferred: Master’s degree with Career Services experience.
• Knowledge of career counseling and student development theories and practices.
• Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advises students and recent graduates regarding career and personal development to support transitions from college to post-graduate careers.
• Identify student development issues, including motivation, indecision, self-efficacy, and decision-making.
• Educate students about available tools and services for career planning and goal attainment.
• Generate marketing materials to promote Career Services programs to students and academic areas.
• Collaborate with academic programs to align career resources with student needs.
• Develop services, programs, workshops, and events tailored to students’ professional development and career preparation needs.
• Coordinate outreach, seminars, workshops, and programs based on student needs and faculty requests.
• Build partnerships between the university and external organizations to expand employer relationships.
• Facilitate on-campus recruitment initiatives and manage job postings.

Skills

Career counseling

Student development

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling/Higher Education Administration/Human Resources or related area

Job description

Augusta University Career Services is seeking a seasoned professional to provide career development guidance to students and recent graduates across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. You will partner with employers and campus services to design and facilitate career development programs.

You will lead initiatives such as career fairs, workshops, and site visits; supervise at least one department-wide program; and help expand experiential learning opportunities.