Career Advisor*

Career Services Professional Provide career/professional development guidance and support to students and recent graduates including undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. Partner with employers, faculty and campus services in facilitating career development programs and initiatives that support AU students. The duties include, but are not limited to: Advises students and recent graduates individually and in groups regarding career and personal development to support a positive transition from college to post-graduate career plans. Identify and address student development issues, including motivation, career indecision, self-efficacy, and decision-making. Educate students and other constituents about available tools, resources, and services for career planning and goal attainment. Generate marketing materials to promote Career Services programs and resources to students and designated academic areas. Assist other departments with special programs focused on student retention, career planning awareness, resources, and Career Services offerings. Collaborate with academic programs, student support areas, and faculty to align and customize career development resources for students. Identify competencies and development areas related to students' education and career goals. Develop services, programs, workshops, and events tailored to students' professional development and career preparation needs. Manage and assist with career development programs, including career exploration programs, job fairs, etiquette dinners, and graduate school planning. Serve as lead manager for at least one department-wide program annually. Research, plan, develop, and implement innovative programming and resources as market trends and student needs change. Coordinate college-specific outreach, seminars, workshops, and programs based on student needs and faculty requests. Work closely with employers regarding hiring needs for designated majors. Facilitate job postings, résumé referrals, employer follow-up, and marketing. Facilitate on-campus recruitment initiatives, including scheduling, marketing, and event-day coordination. Monitor and document successful employment outcomes for students and graduates. Represent Career Services at corporate and campus functions throughout the community, state, and region. Document student appointment notes and follow-up efforts, including email, phone, and drop-in interactions. Generate and calculate monthly Career Services reports covering student appointments, services, on-campus recruitment, programming initiatives, and other designated areas. Maintain expertise in career exploration and job-search technology and resources. Maintain databases and student files for monthly, semester, and annual reporting. Monitor the Career Services employment system for new-user updates and résumé accuracy. Review newly posted jobs for employer follow-up. Pull reports as needed for benchmarking and assist managers with system-related projects. Utilize Banner, PeopleSoft, Institutional Research reports, and other campus information resources to generate data for verification and reporting. Perform all other related duties and tasks as assigned. Master's degree from an Accredited College or University, in Counseling/Higher Education Administration/Human Resources or related area. Master's degree from an accredited college or university with experience in Career Services and the academic areas the position directly supports. Preferred work experience in higher education, counseling, or an employment services area. Career Services experience is desired. Technology experience with web-based career software and database/spreadsheet experience is helpful. Knowledge of career counseling and student development theories and practices to help students achieve success. Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills. Ability to make sound judgments, problem solve and identify solutions. Ability to demonstrate consistent use of proper English, grammar and punctuation. Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships. Outgoing and engaging demeanor to encourage student rapport and on/off campus support of area. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast, multi-tasking environment. Days; M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)