Career Advisor

JOB TITLE

Career Advisor

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Heebner Career Development Center - HCDC

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This Career Advisor will support undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni through comprehensive career development services including individual appointments walk-in consultations workshops and various programming initiatives.

The annual salary ranges from $49500 to $57000 based on experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes four weeks of paid time off an additional week off at the end of December and 13 paid holidays throughout the year. Health benefits encompass medical dental and vision insurance coverage. After one year of employment staff become eligible for a 9.5% retirement contribution match. Additional benefits include disability and life insurance tuition assistance programs and full WPI tuition coverage for dependents after three years of services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive career advising services primarily to degree-seeking students and additionally to alumni by: Facilitating one on one career advising appointments virtually and in person Administering and interpreting career assessment tools as needed. Training students on the effective use of technology and online resources for their career exploration decision-making and search processes. Creating and executing a marketing plan for the CDC that includes: Making a detailed marketing plan for main events and routine events Creating graphics for events in Canva Releasing marketing graphics on Social Media platforms (Facebook Instagram) and other modes of communication (Handshake Techsync digital displays posters) Updating CDC Bulletin boards with upcoming CDC events Represent the office to constituents on-campus as a resource for career related topics and programs by: Developing presenting and facilitating workshops seminars FY 1800 course and programs on career related topics to wide range of audiences. Serving as a Liaison for multiple Departments and student organizations on campus to assist in their specific career activity and planning needs. Serving on university committees and initiatives as needed. Support the offices strategy for communications marketing event planning and related activities including: Managing events such as workshops networking nights and other CDC or specially requested programming Assisting with special events such as career fairs Contributing to data collection (including annual surveys and phone campaign) reporting and analysis for career outcomes needs assessment use of services and related topics Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisorRequirements: Bachelors degree in education psychology or related field required. Masters degree in education psychology or related field preferred. 2 years of experience. Knowledge of science technology engineering and math (STEM) business humanities & arts disciplines covering baccalaureate master and doctoral degrees strongly preferred Experience with career counseling specific programming and search strategies for undergraduate and graduate students and alumni Two-five years-experience working in higher education or similar environment required. Career Development experience preferred Experience in providing programming and counseling with multicultural underrepresented and international student populations Excellent customer service and verbal/written communication skills; able to work with internal and external communities Ability to communicate effectively to present information to small and large groups Experience in computer systems word processing spreadsheets and database management Handshake Career Shift Going Global and additional career search programs preferred Experience working in a collaborative team-oriented environment as well as the ability to work independently Ability to adapt and support working in a changing environment Availability to work evening/weekend hours to support office initiatives especially during the academic year

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.