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Department:

Experiential Education

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Modality:

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union:

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Job Description:

Summary:

The Career Advisor provides comprehensive, industry‑informed career advising to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni from diverse backgrounds and identities. Each Career Advisor supports students interested in specific career industry clusters rather than academic schools, combining a strong foundation in career advising with current knowledge of labor market trends and employer expectations within assigned industries.

The Career Advisor develops and delivers high‑quality career education programming, including workshops, panels, orientations, and online resources, and collaborates closely with Career Center colleagues particularly Employer Relations staff to build industry‑specific employer intelligence, alumni connections, and experiential and post‑graduate opportunities for students. The Career Advisor works collaboratively with other Assistant Directors, career advisors, employer relations staff, and alumni career staff. This position reports to the Director, Experiential Education and Career Advising.

Essential Functions:

1.) Career Advising & Student Coaching

• Provide individualized career advising to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni interested in assigned career industry clusters.