Advisor I, Career Services

Lake-Sumter State College • Clermont, FL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Career Services Advisor (CSA) provides career guidance and workforce preparation support to students, including resume development, interviewing skills, and job search strategies. This role builds and maintains employer partnerships, coordinates career events, and tracks student employment outcomes. CSAs support internship and job placement initiatives while contributing to the college’s broader workforce development and student success goals through strategic engagement with students, employers, and campus partners. Responsible for demonstrating LSSC’s core values of Caring, Communication, Collaborating, and Celebrating when interacting with students, employees, visitors, and community members. This position will support the strategic goal of student learning and success by equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to achieve their career goals. Through intentional advising, targeted programming, and strategic partnerships, this position directly impacts student retention, completion, and post-graduation employment outcomes.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft and other college software systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving & customer service skills.
• Excellent organization and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of college policies and federal regulations related to student employment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Promote a common purpose consistent with the College's stated goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and follow stated policies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in words, actions, and attire.
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
• Apply effective techniques to establish and maintain working relationships, fostering collaboration to achieve common goals; effectively communicate and collaborate with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to examine situations and processes, making recommendations for improvement critically.
• Strong service orientation and ability to effectively work as a member or leader of a team by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organizational goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build &/or support a constructive team spirit where members are committed to the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Plan, organize, and successfully multitask to meet multiple deadlines and frequently new work tasks within required timeframes.
• Proven flexibility to successfully work on a variety of projects quickly and accurately.
• Effectively manage change and adaptability.
• Adheres to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Ability to work various hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends.
• Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, on or off campus, as required.
• Bachelor's Degree + 4 or more years of related experience or Master's Degree + 2 or more years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with higher education student services.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group career advising to students and alumni, including career exploration, major selection, career planning, and goal setting.
• Assist students with resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, job search strategies, networking, and professional branding.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver career development workshops, classroom presentations, and other career readiness programming.
• Guide students in identifying and securing internships, apprenticeships, employment, and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Utilize career assessments, labor market information, and workforce data to assist students in making informed educational and career decisions.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with employers, business and industry partners, community organizations, and workforce agencies to expand career opportunities for students.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and campus partners to integrate career readiness competencies into academic programs and student success initiatives.
• Coordinate and support career fairs, employer information sessions, networking events, and on-campus recruiting activities.
• Maintain accurate student records and utilize career services technologies to document advising interactions, monitor student engagement, and assess program outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare reports on student participation, employment outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Remain current on employment trends, labor market conditions, workforce development initiatives, and best practices in career services and student advising.
• Provide specialized career advising and support to designated student populations and academic programs, as assigned.
• Participate in departmental, divisional, and college committees, professional development activities, and other institutional initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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