Career Advisor

Job Summary

ECTC is seeking a Career Advisor to provide personalized guidance to students as they explore academic majors careers and professional pathways. The counselor fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to reflect on their personal goals and academic pursuits while providing resources to connect them with career opportunities and major-specific requirements. Additionally the counselor will manage web pages and digital content to support students career exploration and academic advising needs.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Advise students on academic pathways and career planning develop clear tools for career/interest assessment serve as lead on career/job market platforms and represent the office at campus and community events.
Assist incoming and returning students in creating realistic goals and pathways to achieve those goals.
In addition to regular advising responsibilities (individual email phone appointments etc.) assist with ECTC advising email incoming office calls and walk-ins.
Works in concert with staff advisors faculty advisors and the career pathway director to provide intrusive career exploration academic advising and planning for first-year students to connect them with the appropriate major within their first year.
Participate in Registration/Enrollment activities on campus and in the community.
Utilize career assessment tools interest inventories and academic resources to guide students in selecting majors that align with their skills and passions.
Support and educate students on the usage of Handshake Futuriti (Career Exploration Software) and other platforms as implemented.
Provide information on career pathways job outlook and required qualifications for different fields of study.
Oversee career assessment inventory and provide academic advising based on data.
Work with the recruitment team to assist undecided prospects.
Collect and analyze data utilizing KCTCS program alignment tools and create internal databases.
Outreach to first-year undecided students at the end of the first semester to ensure they are selecting a program plan and career path.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in higher education career human resources counseling or related field or equivalent years of experience; Typical years of relevant experience: 4-6.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Skills Requested:

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Building strong rapport and productive student relationships.
Collaborating with students to set goals and identifying appropriate techniques.
Using and interpreting various assessment tools (aptitude interest personality).
Understanding how personal traits social contexts and work environments affect careers.
Guiding students through career exploration decision-making and online presence platforms.
Proactive problem-solving and a team-oriented approach.
Knowledge of labor market trends job outlooks and salary information.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current in the field.

Open until filled; review begins August 20 2026

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The Kentucky Community and Technical College System/ECTC is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Band 9 (Min: 41880.00)

Position:

Title: Career Services Counselor III

Working Title: Career Advisor

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Equal Opportunity Employer -The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.