Student Career Advisor & Workshops Coordinator

Passaic County Community College; Paterson (NJ); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New Jersey Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

NJ Retirement Plan

Job summary

Passaic County Community College in Paterson, NJ is seeking a part-time Career Specialist to help students develop employment search strategies, tools and skills, and to introduce them to career resources.

The role includes managing drop-in services, guiding resume and interview prep for students and alumni, organizing workshops and events, and advising on campus and online platforms such as LinkedIn, Handshake and Focus 2.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and interpersonally.
• Computer literate; proficient in online and social media communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage drop-in career services.
• Provide resume, cover letter and job search skills assistance for students and alumni.
• Conduct outreach to speakers and employers; organize group workshops and events.
• Provide on-campus and virtual career advisement.
• Incorporate social media and online resources (LinkedIn, Handshake, Focus 2).
• Maintain records and statistics on student success.
• Develop career programming focused on trends and majors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Workshop facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

LinkedIn

Handshake

Focus 2

Job description

Passaic County Community College in Paterson, NJ is seeking a part-time Career Specialist to help students develop employment search strategies, tools and skills, and to introduce them to career resources.

The role includes managing drop-in services, guiding resume and interview prep for students and alumni, organizing workshops and events, and advising on campus and online platforms such as LinkedIn, Handshake and Focus 2.