What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student First Career Advisor position at Tuskegee University?
Position Information
Position Title
Student First Career Advisor
Status
Job Summary
This is a CONTINUOUS OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT
The Students First Career Advisor position provides individual and group advising to students concerning the discovery of career interests, seeking and securing internships, experiential and professional opportunities, and navigating the transition from college to career. This role conducts workshops on a variety of career readiness topics and assists with the execution of career related events.
The Students First Career Advisor position provides individual and group advising to students concerning the discovery of career interests, seeking and securing internships, experiential and professional opportunities, and navigating the transition from college to career. This role conducts workshops on a variety of career readiness topics and assists with the execution of career related events.
Essential Job Duties
Provide individual and group career education activities such as:
- Resume and cover letter critiques
- Mock/practice interviewing
- Developing and presenting career workshops and classroom presentations (interviewing strategies, resume writing, job search tips, graduate school preparation, etc.)
- Prepare students for job, career, and graduate school fairs
- Provide graduate school coaching and application assistance
- Provide career coaching/counseling for students and alumni
- Help students identify personal & career goals and develop leadership skills & strategies for success
- Help students with job search skills and strategies
- Assist in enhancing career development initiatives through employer engagement by collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and clubs and organizations; creating opportunities for students to connect with employers
- Research job market, employment, and salary trends, and industry information to identify target organizations and industries
- Work with the Office of Alumni Affairs to identify alumni and friends of the college for networking, education and mentoring opportunities
- Assist with training and supervision of Career Assistants (student workers)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)
- A bachelor’s degree with experience in higher education, student services, education, administration, human resources/recruiting or related field is required
- Master’s degree preferred
Physical Demands
- Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent public contact and interruptions
- Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard
Skills and Attributes
Knowledge of:
Career service placement, processes, and procedures
Skills:
Career service placement, processes, and procedures
Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft office
- Proficiency in career placement software such as Handshake
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S753
Will this position required travel?
Yes
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?
Yes
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
No
Number of Vacancies
3
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
11/08/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/2507
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