Career Services Advisor Urgently Hiring!

Senior Career Services Advisor

Position Summary:
The Senior Career Services Advisor provides advanced support in student career development externship placement certification tracking and graduate employment. This position manages a larger caseload than other advisors and plays a key role in training mentoring and supporting Career Services team members. The Advisor prepares students for the job market collaborates with employers and achieves defined performance metrics related to employment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Employment Development

• Conduct employer outreach job development calls and onsite visits.

• Meet and exceed daily weekly and modular activity expectations.

• Maintain a large caseload of students and graduates ensuring consistent employment support.

• Attend business events trade shows and professional networking functions for employer development.

Externship & Certification Support

• Develop new externship opportunities through employer outreach.

• Coordinate and supervise student externships including midterm evaluations.

• Deliver externship presentations and support students completing licensure requirements.

Career Readiness & Coaching

• Assist students with resume preparation interviewing skills and job search strategies.

• Conduct workshops on professionalism interview preparation and career development.

• Provide individualized coaching that supports employability and job placement.

Operational Duties

• Support training and onboarding for new Career Services team members.

• Provide cross-campus support when necessary.

• Attend department and institutional meetings.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all student interactions and employment outcomes.

• Assist with campus events activities and graduation ceremonies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred.

• 35 years of experience in career services job development or agency recruiting.

• Minimum 18 months of experience as a Career Services Advisor.

• Strong communication organizational and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to present information effectively in small group and one-on-one settings.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn proprietary student management systems.

Core Competencies:

• Integrity & Ethics: Demonstrates professionalism accountability and respect.

• Professionalism: Maintains composure tact and reliability under pressure.

• Adaptability: Adjusts to changing demands and learns new processes quickly.

• Communication: Tailors communication to diverse audiences and listens actively.

• Student Success Focus: Prioritizes student and employer needs and supports positive outcomes.

• Results-Driven: Meets deadlines achieves goals and maintains consistency in performance.

• Networking: Builds strong relationships with students employers and community partners.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit talk hear and use hands for computer work.

• Frequently required to walk; occasionally required to stand kneel or crouch.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment:

• Professional office environment with moderate noise levels.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.