Career Advisor

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

6d • $55,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Career Advisor for Career Services prepares and assists our diverse student population to ensure they are career ready upon graduation. The Career Advisor counsels students and new alumni through meaningful career & internship exploration conversations in small & large group settings, as well as, one-on-one advising. The ideal candidate has exemplary communication skills, has the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, is prompt with their follow-through, appreciates and works well in innovative, diverse and evolving environments, and is committed to fostering environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Exemplary communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Prompt with their follow-through
• Appreciates and works well in innovative, diverse and evolving environments
• Committed to fostering environment

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of career planning theory and process, practice and techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of resume writing and interviewing skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional business dress, practices and behavior.
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations on career-related and job search topics using electronic resources such as Internet and Power Point.
• Experience in working with culturally diverse populations and in identifying and dealing with individual differences, motivation and behaviors.
• Evidence of effective communication.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Experience in public speaking.
• Ability to work evenings and/or week-ends as the business needs require.
• Ability to gain transportation to and work from all four campuses and other designated off-site locations as the business needs require.
• Ability to train and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Engages with diverse students and new alumni on a regular basis, both in-person and in virtual settings (such as hosting webinars, conducting virtual 1:1 advising, and online chats).
• Advises students on writing resumes, preparing job and internship search materials, developing a professional digital portfolio, managing social media professional presence, networking, developing interview skills and application materials
• Advises students and recent graduates regarding their interests, values, skills and qualifications needed for career decision making, effective internship and/or job search, and applying to graduate programs.
• Regularly designs and delivers career and professional development presentations and workshops, in both small and large settings, to ASU classes, student clubs, professional organizations, and the community.
• Supports department and university-wide initiatives.
• Orients a variety of users such as students, families and university partners regarding purposes and goals of Career Services, the Handshake online career platforms, trainings and overviews.
• Regularly records and reports on data related to appointments, event participation, student assessments, and other position responsibilities.

Benefits

• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
• 10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each Pay Period.
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
• Disability and leave program for income protection.
• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees