Career Advisor Career Services - East Carolina University : Job Details

Career Advisor Career ServicesPosition Number: 929800Full Time or Part Time: Full TimeAnticipated Recruitment Range: $45,000 - $47,000Position Type: Non-FacultyJob Category: Non-Faculty Instructional & ResearchOrganizational Unit Overview:The Division of Student Affairs comprises over 30 departments, each responsible for providing various student support, services, and educational programs accessible to the university community. With over 300 full-time employees and over 1200 student workers, the Division supports Pirate success through environments that enhance student development, engagement, belonging, well-being, and career readiness. The Division strives to be a national leader in developing student experiences that positively transform lives and communities through work that makes students the focal point of our services, policies, and programming; creates a community where all feel safe, included, and welcomed; treats each other with dignity and civility, and recognizes every individual has rights, ideas, and beliefs; maintains open and honest interactions, and delivers high-quality programming, services, and resources through continuous reflection and improvement.Career Services mission is to support and empower students in their career development to succeed as professionals in a global community. Career Services proactively develops and maintains relationships with employers and organizations and provides a link to the “world of work” through which students connect with information resources, internships, CO-OP's and full time career connections. The values of Career Services includes

• Empowerment: Students will be empowered to make informed career decisions.
• Collaboration: Through building relationships with faculty, staff and employers, students will establish valuable career connections.
• Development: Student development is enhanced by self-exploration and discovery.
• Preparation: We prepare and engage students to become professionals in a changing global workforce.

Job Duties:

• The Career Advisor will coach and/or advise undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni to provide career and major exploration, resume, and cover letter review, mock interviews, job search strategies, and general professional development. (40%)
• Assist students with the most appropriate fit for an academic major/minor and related careers. (20%)
• Facilitate classroom presentations and activities around a large variety of career development and professional development topics (15%)
• Support and promote career programs and events offered by Career Services, including career fairs, on-campus interviewing programs, and other programs. (10%)
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and best practices in career development to apply to services provided to students. (10%)
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Director or designee. (5%)

This position reports directly to the Associate Director for Career Development in Career Services.Minimum Education/Experience:

• Master's degree required; or will accept in substitution a bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of experience in Career Services, Advising, Residence Life, Enrollment Management or other student related area in higher education. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employer recruitment strategies, job market trends, occupational, career and employment information sources.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:NonePreferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Two years of full-time experience providing career counseling, career coaching, and career advising or related student services experience in a college/university setting.
• Ability to interact with all members of the student, staff, and faculty population.
• Demonstrated skill in establishing effective working relationships with staff of all levels, faculty, academic personnel, employers, and alumni.
• Experience and proficiency with incorporating the use of technology to deliver services.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and organizational skills preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicant:East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:Curriculum VitaeLetter of InterestList of Three References (noting contact information) Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Additional Instructions to Applicant:In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.Job Close Date: Open Until Filled: YesInitial Screening Begins: 10/15/2024To apply, visit East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) ###-#### (Voice/TTY) or [email protected]