Career Advisor
Job Summary
The Career Advisor position provides individual advising to
students and alumni concerning the discovery of career interests,
seeking and securing experiential and professional opportunities,
and navigating the transition from college to career. They also
conduct workshops on a variety of career readiness topics and
assist with the execution of career related events.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and
collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others
and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive
action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation,
accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home
here.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Advises students and alumni on variety of career readiness
topics, including major/career choice, professional document
development, interview skills, graduate school planning, and
professional dress.
Interprets results of relevant career assessment instruments to
assist clients in matching their personality, interests, values,
and skills to career options.
Builds relationships with students, alumni, and employers to
enhance career-related opportunities and partnerships.
Partners with faculty, student organizations, and campus
stakeholders to embed career readiness skill development into the
student experience.
Develops and delivers trainings, workshops, and presentations
that enhance students' understanding of career related topics, such
as resume writing, interview, and job searching.
Networks with regional employers to build relationships and
increase knowledge of current workforce recruiting, hiring, and
market trends.
Promotes, networks, and participates in the execution of career
fairs/events.
Other Duties:
- Assists in the supervision of peer career advisors and other
student assistants.
- Provides project management support for campus clothing closet,
Azul's Attire.
- Collaborates with faculty and other campus departments to
develop new and innovative career readiness programs.
- May instruct career exploration or career preparation
courses.
- Develops and updates department career advising resources and
materials.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- This position requires either six years of directly related
full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree
from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of
specialization and two years of full-time experience directly
related to the job functions.
- Experience delivering one-on-one or group career advising or
coaching related to career exploration, job and internship
searches, networking, and graduate school preparation.
- Experience operating a personal computer and proficient in
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience,
and/or certifications may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Counseling,
Higher Education, Student Affairs, Student Personnel, or related
field.
- Two years experience providing one-on-one career development
advising, including guidance on career pathways and skill
development.
- Experience teaching a University-level course.
- Experience using a Career Services Management software.
- Nationally recognized career services related
credentialing.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining
to the position.
- Knowledge of current workforce trends and employer
expectations.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing
priorities.
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths
and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches
to problems
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in
a team environment.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the
ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
- Ability to provide one-on-one and group career advising or
coaching to college students and alumni.
- Ability to develop and facilitate workshops, presentations, and
classroom collaborations.
- Ability to understand, interpret, apply, and explain personnel
policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage and coordinate assignments to meet
deadlines.
- Ability to work independently to complete assignments.
- Ability to provide professional customer service.
- Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges
with creativity.
- Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and
holding oneself accountable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively
across teams.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation:
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for
feedback and new ideas.
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;
persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve
deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships
across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to
achieve common goals.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal
Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status.
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