Career Advisor

Posting Date 06/14/2021 Closing Date 06/24/2021 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, unofficial transcripts for the required degree (if applicable) must be attached and submitted at the time of application.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:

• Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment background check
• Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment Drug Screening for employees that are new to the College
• Post-offer, satisfactory results of pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires

Advertising Summary

Would you like to work for one of the first choices of employment?

Do you want to be part of a strategic organization?

One that prides itself on educating our future workforce.

Tucked in the middle of a wildlife preserve, bridging the banks of a lake and surrounded by its own Arboretum, Joliet Junior College is an educational community that embraces diversity and promotes personal growth. Each year, more than 35,000 students find the diverse, comprehensive high quality educational experience they are looking for at JJC . We hope that you will take a few minutes to explore the job opportunities we have available and consider becoming a part of this experience.

The recruitment of qualified and diverse faculty and staff is the cornerstone of JJC’s commitment to an innovative, collaborative and inclusive educational community. At JJC, we respect the wealth of knowledge and experience each of our employees brings to the workplace.

Job Details

POSITION : CAREER ADVISOR
STATUS : Part time
DEPARTMENT : Career Services
DIVISION : Student Development
CLASSIFICATION : Exempt
UNION : Non-union
REPORTS TO: Director, Career Services
PLACEMENT : Professional staff, grade 8
MINIMUM PAY RATE : $25.29 per hour

Joliet Junior College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action college supporting diversity.

ANNUAL CLERY SAFETY REPORT ( ASR ) NOTICE FIRE SAFETY REPORT ( FSA ) and MISSING PERSON POLICY ( MPP ) FOR STUDENTS RESIDING IN “ON CAMPUS” STUDENT HOUSING
Joliet Junior College is committed to assisting members of the JJC community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual CLERY security compliance document along with the Fire Safety Report ( FSR ) and the Missing Person Policy ( MPP ) for students residing in “on campus” student housing is available at the JJC Police Department website :
www.jjc.edu/cleryreport

If you would like to receive the ASR, FSR or MPP in booklet form, you may stop by the Campus Police Department located on Main Campus in G 1013 or call Campus Police at 815-280-2234. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety such as crime prevention and reporting, police law enforcement authority, disciplinary procedures and other related security policies. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous years for all JJC campuses, property owned and controlled by JJC District 525 and on public property immediately adjacent to JJC campuses.

This information is required by law and is made available by the Joliet Junior College Police Department. Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides career planning and job search services to students and alumni. Assists students develop and follow sound career plans that are consistent with their personal values, interests, goals, and career paths.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinate outreach initiatives and programming for undecided students.
2. Advise students with job seeking skills; Provide information regarding resume writing, networking and interviewing and access to job postings and student employment information.
3. Assess individual student needs, help develop educational/employment goals, make recommendations, and track and evaluate student progress.
4. Coordinate, design and implement presentations on career planning and development and job search topics.
5. Advise students on major selection, career exploration, and goal setting by facilitating awareness of their work-related strengths, interests, values and understanding of the world of work.
6. Work closely with the Employer Relations Coordinator and Employment Advisor to connect students with appropriate experiential learning, internship and employment opportunities that will aid in clarifying future career goals and exploring career interests.
7. Coordinate the assessment of career exploration and employment resources and programs, evaluate effectiveness, and make recommendations.
8. Select, administer and interpret a variety of assessment instruments including the Strong Interest Inventory and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ( MBTI ).
9. Collaborate with academic departments to strengthen communication with and between the Career Services Center, students and faculty and promote career exploration/planning services, activities and programs.
10. Market, plan, and promote Career Services Center events and programs.
11. Provide online and/or remote counseling to students utilizing current technology.
12. Advise students at other campuses and sites as assigned.
13. Perform related duties as assigned.


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