Career Advisor

Northeast College of Health Sciences•Seneca Falls, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Services Advisor supports students and alumni within the College’s health sciences programs by providing career counseling, professional development guidance, and employer engagement opportunities. This role focuses specifically on programs including Chiropractic, Physician Assistant Studies, Imaging Sciences, and Massage Therapy, and any additional degree programs added. The advisor works collaboratively with faculty, alumni, healthcare professionals / organizations, and clinical partners to enhance student career readiness, experiential learning opportunities, and post-graduate employment outcomes. This position plays a central role in strengthening alumni engagement while helping students transition successfully into healthcare professions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience in career services, student affairs, healthcare administration, employer relations, or alumni engagement.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to build relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and healthcare employers.
Knowledge of healthcare professionalism and career readiness expectations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and career management/database systems.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Public Health, or related field.
Experience working in higher education or healthcare settings.
Familiarity with healthcare career pathways, clinical environments, and accreditation expectations.
Experience coordinating internships or experiential learning in health sciences fields.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized career advising to students and alumni pursuing careers in chiropractic, physician assistant studies, imaging sciences, massage therapy, and future program offerings including health and exercise science.
Assist students with resumes, CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation, and professional communication skills.
Educate students on career pathways, licensure considerations, certifications, and employment trends within healthcare and allied health professions.
Support students preparing for clinical placements, residencies, graduate programs, or healthcare employment opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with employers and alumni to expand opportunities for student placements and employment.
Foster relationships with alumni across all health science disciplines to increase mentoring, networking, and career engagement opportunities.
Coordinate alumni panels, networking events, employer spotlights, and healthcare career fairs.
Partner with alumni practicing in chiropractic, imaging sciences, physician assistant, rehabilitation, and wellness settings to support student mentorship initiatives.
Maintain employer and alumni databases and assist with graduate outcome reporting.
Travel to alumni relation/recruitment events.
Develop and deliver workshops on topics such as healthcare professionalism, interviewing in clinical settings, licensure preparation, networking, and transitioning into healthcare careers.
Promote career development resources and opportunities through digital communications, newsletters, and campus outreach.
Collaborate with faculty and student affairs staff to support student success initiatives and professional readiness programming.
Represent the College at employer outreach events, professional conferences, and community partnership meetings.
Maintain accurate records related to student appointments, internship placements, employer partnerships, and career outcomes.
Analyze employment and placement data to identify trends and improve student support services.
Prepare reports and presentations related to alumni engagement, internship participation, and career placement metrics.
Manage all aspects of Handshake.
Encourage current students to create accounts and search for opportunities.
Support alumni and potential employers to post job opportunities.