Career Advisor

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time 12-month administrative exempt Career Advisor position in the Student Affairs department. This positionis a key member of the Career Services team providing equity centered career development support to students alumni and community members. This role focuses on career exploration planning and goal development while advancing institutional priorities related to Guided Pathways and the Equity-Centered Strategic Plan. The Career Advisor collaborates across the college to scale career development strategies and support student success persistence and post-completion outcomes. This position will primarily work on the main campus Monday-Friday with some occasional evening and/or weekend hours.

At Clark we value equity diversity and inclusion. We are committed to growing learning and supporting our employees.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Career Development
Apply equity centered career advising practices to serve systemically non dominant students community members and alumni.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor market trends career information systems and related resources.
Provide one-on-one and group advising on topics related to career exploration career planning career assessment tools researching or choosing a major and identifying additional career training or transfer options. Assess stages of career and academic development and promote growth by determining valuable action steps and support establishment of attainable career and academic goals.
Stay informed on career development theories and apply them effectively with diverse student populations.
Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to scale career development activities across the college.
Create organize and facilitate career development workshops and group advising in collaboration with the Career Services team.
Maintain working knowledge of Clark College academic programs within Areas of Study.
Develop and facilitate Student Success Workshops related to career exploration.
Coordinate and host career related classroom presentations as applicable specifically for career advising content and in alignment with existing faculty partnership processes.
Maintain and update career exploration activities in Canvas and other platforms to ensure content meets accessibility standards and is accurate engaging and relevant for diverse student populations and instructor use.
Support the coordination of formal career assessments (e.g. Strong Interest Inventory MBTI) as qualified and if/when these services are offered by the college.

Collaboration
Develop and foster positive collaborative working relationships with colleagues and other college offices to ensure Career Services meets student and institutional needs.
Collaborate with Career Services colleagues and campus partners to develop implement and maintain innovative approaches to career development that align with Clark Colleges Equity Centered Strategic Plan and Guided Pathways.
Participate in planning and implementation of career-related events (e.g Career fairs exploration events) in partnership with Career Services Title III staff and other departments.
Coordinate outreach strategies for undecided or exploratory students in collaboration with the Career Services team campus partners and supervisor.
Collaborate with Title Ill grant staff and Career Services colleagues to support Title Ill activities and outcomes.
Make accurate referrals to Clark College departments such as academic advising enrollment services financial aid and community partners.

Administrative
Collaborate with the Career Services team and Communications & Marketing to contribute to social media content and broader marketing and outreach strategies.
Coordinate updates to Career Services website content related to career development in collaboration with supervisor and team.
Track client appointments and document relevant notes using current software program.
Participate in college committees as assigned or approved by supervisor.
Perform related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:

Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s) and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

• Bachelors degree AND three (3) years of related work experience in career advising academic coaching or higher education OR a Masters degree AND one (1) year of related experience in career advising academic coaching or higher education.
• Demonstrated experience providing services support and advocacy for students with marginalized identities.

• Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted which includes a sexual misconduct background check as required underRCW 28B.112.080. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Salary Range:$65969 - $76384 annually (commensurate with qualifications and experience).

Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases.

Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical dental life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Required application materials must be completed and submitted online by 3 p.m. August 5 2026.

Please apply online at contact Clark College Office of People and Culture please call or email.

Upon request accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process. Contact the Office of People and Culture at or by video phone at .

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If you are hired you will need proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work. Clark College does not currently sponsor H-1B visas.

Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age disability genetic information sex sexual orientation marital status creed religion honorably discharged veteran or military status citizenship immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). The college considers equal opportunity affirmative action and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission vision and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students employees and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act.The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies Title II and Title IX and Affirmative Action: Thao Schmidt Interim Associate Vice President 1933 Fort Vancouver Way Baird 142 Vancouver Washington 98663. Clark College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.

Clark College Office of People and Culture

July 14 2026

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