Career Services Advisor

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Job Summary:

Engineering Career Services (ECS) is a small and dedicated team focused on serving all students in the College and our alumni. This team supports engineering students in getting internships co-ops and full-time jobs.

The Career Services Advisor will meet one-on-one to advise undergraduate engineering students on a variety of career development needs including but not limited to: internship co-op and job search strategies resumes cover letters interviewing techniques and offer negotiation. This role will develop and lead workshops on career development topics for undergraduates and support courses managed within the Engineering Career Services unit including summer internship for academic credit. Additionally this role will create and develop marketing and promotional materials for career-related programming serve as advisor for Engineering SOAR (Student Orientation Advising & Registration) and guide integration of career concepts into SOAR experience and serve on the larger engineering career services team helping to facilitate large-scale events such as career fairs student visits to industry partners and alumni/student networking sessions.

Position will require occasional evening hours during the academic year.

Remote work may be available up to one day after a training period has been completed.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in the campus-wide career services community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising recruitment and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college/unit

• Educates or advises students and recent alumni individually or in groups through various mediums about career exploration self-assessment skills materials development and career decisions

• Serves as advisor for Engineering SOAR- Student Orientation Advising & Registration. Guides integration of career concepts into SOAR experience

• May identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and employment opportunities for students

• Works to support the idea of engineering for all in all Academic Affairs practices and procedures; supports and enhances a climate of inclusive excellence for students and colleagues

• Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services policies procedures and employment preparation

• Develops and delivers career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students

Department:

The College of Engineering undergraduate academic affairs unit is a dynamic team committed to providing outstanding student services to the colleges 5000 undergraduate and 1600 graduate students. Embracing a holistic approach the unit includes academic advising career services study abroad student leadership student engagement scholarships and student wellness.

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $57000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information refer to the campus benefits webpage.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 1 year working in higher education post degree completion in a student-facing/student services role

• Demonstrated experience creating presenting and facilitating workshops and programs for college students

• Familiarity with career development literature resources services and theories

• Experience working effectively in teams and independently

• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work while balancing multiple priorities and managing deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience working in career services or academic advising

• Experience using marketing and communication products such as Canva Eloqua and LinkedIn groups

• Experience working with Engineering students in a student-facing role

• Experience supporting students with preparing job search materials

• Experience working with Handshake and/or 12Twenty

Education:

Bachelors degree required (preference in higher education or related field); Masters degree preferred (preference in higher education or related field)

How to Apply:

Please note there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents (cover letter and resume) in the attachment field.

Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your knowledge skills and experience specifically align with this position.

The cover letter and resume should specifically address relevant required and preferred qualifications and experience for this position.

Since this position is responsible for supporting students with preparing job search materials close attention to detail is required. All submitted application materials will be assessed for spelling and grammar.

University sponsorship is not available for this position including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Contact Information:

Beth Brandl Department Administrator or

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