Posted: [contact details available in the full listing]
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Job Summary
Xavier University of Louisiana invites applications for two Career Advisor/Coach positions in the Office of Career Services. The career advisor/coach will assist students to identify, revise and achieve realistic career and academic goals and plans. The career advisor/coaches will report directly to the Director of the Office of Career Services. AA/EOE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Administer and interpret career assessment instruments and assist students in creating individualized career plans.
- Advise and assist students as they prepare for externship/internship/job opportunities by reviewing and critiquing resumes, cover letters and related job search documents; conducting mock interviews and providing feedback; and maintaining records to monitor and evaluate student progress.
- Advise students individually or in groups regarding job search skills.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships and collaborate with key constituents (colleagues, faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, employers) to provide targeted messaging/advertising to students.
- Provide consultation and organizational assistance to departments/divisions in the development of specific career-related events.
- Work closely with faculty and staff members in the planning and coordination of career outreach programs such as job fairs and any major-specific career events.
- Disseminate all employment related opportunities to appropriate faculty, organizations, and students and assist students in contacting employers and/or completing job applications.
- Research, evaluate, and maintain online resources for a variety of career issues, academic majors and career fields.
- Maintain on-going professional development via involvement with relevant professional associations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's (or Master's) degree.
- Minimum of 2 years previous experience in career advising, career development, or employment services.
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), database management systems, and career software.
- Able and willing to work with diverse student populations and in a multicultural environment that reflects our student body and embraces our mission and vision.
Preferred Qualifications
See minimum qualifications.
Education: Bachelor's
