Student First Career Advisor

Position Details

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Position Information

Position Title

Student First Career Advisor

Status

Job Summary

This is a CONTINUOUS OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT

The Students First Career Advisor position provides individual and group advising to students concerning the discovery of career interests, seeking and securing internships, experiential and professional opportunities, and navigating the transition from college to career. This role conducts workshops on a variety of career readiness topics and assists with the execution of career related events.

Essential Job Duties

Provide individual and group career education activities such as:

Resume and cover letter critiques

Mock/practice interviewing

Developing and presenting career workshops and classroom presentations (interviewing strategies, resume writing, job search tips, graduate school preparation, etc.)

Prepare students for job, career, and graduate school fairs

Provide graduate school coaching and application assistance

Provide career coaching/counseling for students and alumni

Help students identify personal & career goals and develop leadership skills & strategies for success

Help students with job search skills and strategies

Assist in enhancing career development initiatives through employer engagement by collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and clubs and organizations; creating opportunities for students to connect with employers

Research job market, employment, and salary trends, and industry information to identify target organizations and industries

Work with the Office of Alumni Affairs to identify alumni and friends of the college for networking, education and mentoring opportunities

Assist with training and supervision of Career Assistants (student workers)

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)

A bachelor's degree with experience in higher education, student services, education, administration, human resources/recruiting or related field is required

Master's degree preferred

Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent public contact and interruptions

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to sit for prolonged periods of time

Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Skills and Attributes

Knowledge of:

Career service placement, processes, and procedures

Skills:

Proficiency with Microsoft office

Proficiency in career placement software such as Handshake

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S753

Will this position required travel?

Yes

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

Yes

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

No

Number of Vacancies

3

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

11/08/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

Tuskegee University employment application

Cover Letter

Resume/CV

Recommendation letters

Copies of unofficial transcripts.

Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

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