Career Advisor I

Texas A&M University System•Laredo, TX

4d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Advisor I, under general supervision, provides professional career guidance and services to students and alumni. Fosters relationships in the community for the development of employment and internship opportunities and assists with employer relations activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two years of related experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of: Word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Career coaching and advisement.
Career assessment software and career and student development theories.
Job market trends.
Ability to: Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Assists in maintaining, identifying, and developing contacts with internal and external organizations for the purpose of expanding and enhancing the Co-op and Internship programs.
Provides employers with resumes and other documents for qualified students seeking full-time, internship, co-op, part-time, and research positions.
Provides career coaching and advisement to students and alumni regarding career development, career planning, and other facets of career education.
Coordinates the supervision, management, implementation, and evaluation of University outreach programs.
Coordinates programs and activities that assist students and alumni with job placement and admission into graduate and professional schools.
Assists with sponsored events and activities, such as career fairs, award programs, etc.
Administers and interprets career interest inventories and career assessments that assist students and alumni in the career decision making process.
Coordinates and conducts program assessments and surveys, and reports results for recommendation of enhancement and improvement of programs.
Records/maintains statistics and pertinent data and compiles in the form of reports.
Conducts workshops, seminars, and other presentations to students, faculty, employers, and alumni groups on career and professional development topics.