"Career and Internship Advisor"

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Career & Professional Development

Job Summary

Provide guidance and advice for students on the development of career competencies and preparation related to experiential learning, job search process, graduate school planning, and other career-related concerns.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the career development process of students through one on one meetings to interpret career assessments; review professional correspondence documents such as resumes, cover letters, and personal statements; conduct mock interviews, and create individualized strategies for internship, co-op, job search, and graduate school processes.
• Guide and coach students in assigned academic colleges or campuses to create and implement individualized career development plans in alignment with the Ready Day One Career Plan.
• Develop partnerships and communicate with faculty and staff associated with student success in assigned college(s)/campus(s) to increase student engagement in professional development activities including career related events and utilization of departmental services. This may include programming, serving on interdepartmental boards, or assisting with events specific to the assigned population(s).
• Promote events, services, internships, job postings and other career related information to students through effective marketing strategies.
• Assist with the implementation of the Ready Day One Program including but not limited to developing and presenting career-related programs; instruct credit-bearing career development courses upon request.
• Assist in all operations of the Office of Career and Professional Development and with university, division, and department retention and recruitment efforts.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Knowledgeable of career-related platform software such as Handshake or Symplicity; Familiar with career assessments such as MBTI or FOCUS 2

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's Degree in higher education, counseling, student services, education, psychology or related field

Proposed Salary

$24.75 per Hour. This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

Knowledge

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

Skills

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

August 8, 2025. Application review may begin on August 1, 2025.