Career Development Advisor

Full Sail University•Winter Park, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Full Sail University is seeking a Career Development Advisor to provide career advising and support to students and alumni pursuing careers in graduate and undergraduate degree programs. This role involves guiding individuals on job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation. The advisor will also conduct workshops and informational sessions on relevant career topics and collaborate with university departments to offer comprehensive career resources. The position reports directly to the Media & Communications Career Development department Team Lead manager.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of the graduate and undergraduate media communications job markets, including job search strategies and career trajectory planning.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks at one time.
Professionally and patiently navigate through a collective decision-making process that may include several layers of permission and supervisors.
Move with compassion and respect while maintaining a positive attitude.
Experience in using and managing social media.
Working knowledge of computers and Internet research.
Self-motivated, able to multitask, and meet deadlines.
Prior experience in the film, TV media, print media, and/or communications industry is required, preferably in the creative writing field.
Proficiency using software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Keynote, Excel, Outlook, Salesforce, Zoom, and Mac OS proficiency preferred.
Experienced with using Social Media and SEO management preferred.
Ability to maintain active customer and employee communication.
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer system.
Ability to enter alphanumeric data into a computerized system, often while listening on the telephone.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred in communications, creative writing, and/or journalism.
A basic understanding of content creation, digital marketing, branding, and communications is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one career advising to students and alumni interested in pursuing careers in media communications.
Lead workshops and informational sessions on topics relevant to the creative writing job market.
Collaborate with other departments, organizations, and individuals to provide a comprehensive array of career resources.
Stay up-to-date on current industry trends and job opportunities in media communications.
Develop and maintain relationships with alumni and employers in media communications.
Utilize technology and online resources to assist with career exploration and job search strategies.
Advise students/graduates in policies and procedures of the Career Development Department services.
Meet with students/graduates in Career Advisory appointments.
Educate and assist candidate graduates with career search practices, including presentation skills, conducting research, resume review, cover letter writing, developing telephone and interviewing skills, social media presence, industry etiquette, and responsibilities.
Coordinate graduate resumes to appropriate employer job leads.
Document all conversations (In-person and virtual appointments, telephone, email, text, and social media outreaches).
Maintain accurate records of student and alumni interactions and outcomes.
Communicate and delegate assignments to the assistant.
Provide accurate statistical information for the yearly accreditation.
Organize and develop resources for industry research.
Develop outreach practices to assist graduate networking.
May attend industry-related seminars, conventions, and conferences.
Perform duties and assignments as assigned by Career Development Director.