Career Advisor -- Temporary

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Assistant will report to an Associate Director, in the Career Development department, and provide career coaching, program management and support for students, employers and alumni, on the Boston Campus. They will provide individualized support to students, deliver career development workshops, and participate in the department’s efforts to support students’ career exploration and job seeking. This is a temporary position.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required with a minimum of 1 years of experience in career services, recruiting, workforce development, or higher education.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational with careful attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships across diverse cultures, backgrounds and identities, and genuine commitment to inclusive practice.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or advising preferred.
Proficiency with career management platforms (e.g., Handshake), labor market intelligence tools (e.g., Lightcast, LinkedIn Talent Insights), and AI-enabled career development tools, a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized and small group career advising and coaching to students and recent graduates.
Guide students through job search strategies, resume, cover letter and portfolio development, interview preparation, and offer evaluation.
Support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of programming that addresses the full arc of the job search: industry exploration, networking, mock interviews, career fairs and employer showcases, and salary negotiation.
Develop programming in partnership with career development team, faculty, student organizations and employer partners.
Capture and leverage data to evaluate program effectiveness to iterate accordingly.
Assist with career education special projects and initiatives including, but not limited to, career fairs, employer visits, networking events, and engagements with prospective, incoming, current and graduating Northeastern students.
Support the ideation, planning, logistics and delivery of both small and large-scale events.