Career Advisor

George Mason University • Fairfax, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Career Advisor, reporting to the Director of Career Services, is part of a
dynamic team dedicated to creating innovative programs that provide the seamless
development of our students' academic and career aspirations. This position has
an emphasis on internships and experiential learning programs. Through this
position, the Costello College of Business Office of Career Services is
committed to empowering students and alumni to define and achieve their career
goals. The Career Advisor engages students in planning for full time jobs and
internships in business, assisting with their career needs, which may include
resumes, interview skills, and preparing for the job search. The Career Advisor
works to build specific industry knowledge that directly aids ability to assist
students in their job/internship search. With a special focus on internships and
experiential learning, the Career Advisor is committed to planning innovative,
high-quality programs and events that meet our students' job search interests
and today's job market demands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated relevant work experience in a related professional setting;
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills;
• Relationship skills: teamwork, collaboration, networking, development;
• Ability to implement academic programs and services;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently; and
• Technology Skills: Word, Excel, Salesforce, Banner, PowerPoint; use of the internet.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in related field;
• Experience in career services in higher education;
• Advising related experience in higher education;
• Demonstrated higher education experience (or related field);
• Experience working with the implementation of internship programs and career services for business students; and
• Knowledge of business careers and the local/regional business community.

Responsibilities

• Provides internship and career advising in one-on-one settings, focusing on providing direct student service through individual appointments and office hours;
• Provides individual advising involves extensive coaching, and advising for students at all stages of career development including making sound decisions about career choices;
• Learns how to identify and secure externships and internships; and
• Demonstrates the value and use of career resources, and teaching students about resume writing, industry and employer research, interviewing skills, networking and internship/job search strategies.
• Works with the career services team to build specific industry knowledge that will directly influence and impact the ability to assist students in their job/internship search.
• Presents career related workshops and orientations throughout the year for the purpose of educating and engaging undergraduate and graduate students in the Costello College of Business; and
• Works directly with Costello College of Business Career Services team to create and implement new initiatives, programs, and services to better enhance the overall job and internship search experience of Costello College of Business undergraduate and graduate students.
• Creates and manages projects as assigned by the Director or Assistant Dean of Career Services to help achieve the goals of the career services career development programs, services and events;
• Works closely with the Director of Career Services and Assistant Dean, Career Services on special projects or initiatives; and
• Executes special projects and additional duties as assigned to support the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level