Career Advisor (10 Month)

Daemen University is a dynamic independent liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life civic engagement and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative innovative ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing diverse and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

The Career Advisor builds and maintains relationships between Daemen University and employers. The Career Advisor is an instructor for Career Field Experience and Career Preparation Seminar courses each semester. Additionally the Career Advisor will facilitate internship experiences in partnership with students faculty and employers. Furthermore the Career Advisor is responsible for building and maintaining faculty relationships providing classroom and campus-wide professional development workshops and supporting students and alumni through one-on-one meetings. The Career Advisor is responsible for assisting in the coordination and implementation of department events. Furthermore the Career Advisor will connect students and alumni with employers in their industry and provide the knowledge and skills to attain job and internship opportunities.

About This Opportunity

Joining our Student Affairs team the Career Advisor will be responsible for the following:

This is a full-time 10-month hourly (Pay Range: $18.00- $20.00 per hour) professional and administrative position that includes University benefits and professional development opportunities. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Career Services department in the coordination and facilitation of department events.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote Career Services events and resources to students alumni and employers.
• Provide one-on-one career advisement.
• Perform career assessments and debrief with students and alumni.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry-specific information on resumes cover letters references and interviewing practices.
• Connect students and alumni with employers in their industry.
• Review and provide feedback on professional documents (resume cover letter references) for students and alumni.
• Perform mock interviews and provide feedback.
• Create maintain and continuously improve Blackboard course sites for Career Field Experience and Career Preparation Seminar courses.
• Instruct Career Field Experience and Career Preparation Seminar courses each semester.
• Maintain and build relationships with department faculty and staff.
• Identify and network with employers to expand current internship and job opportunities for students and alumni.
• Actively participate in staff meetings.
• Run analyze and report on monthly and annual appointment data (and as needed).
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan and deliver classroom and campus-wide presentations.
• Maintain active membership on the Teacher Recruitment Days committee and involvement in WNYACCC (WNY Association of University Career Centers).
• Comply with The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) privacy law.
• Remain up to date on employment policies U.S. Labor Department Fair Labor Standards Act guidelines and other relevant legal matters.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

The Career Advisor position requires a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Marketing Human Resources Education Psychology or a related field. The Career Advisor must have excellent organizational and communication skills and be able to work well with students faculty staff and employers. Additionally the Career Advisor must have a strong working knowledge of best practices in the field.

Total Compensation

Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
• Fully paid long term disability insurance guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150000.
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19 including a booster vaccine.

Required Experience:

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