Career and Internship Advisor
- Employer
- St. John's University
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Aug 17, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Career Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Career and Internship Advisor
St. John's, established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.
A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.
Title:
Career and Internship Advisor
Department:
University Career Services
Campus:
Queens
Job Description:
St. John's University Career Services is seeking a Career and Internship Advisor to support the career readiness and success of students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The St. John's University Career Services team strives to ensure equitable access to career resources for all students and alumni as they work towards meaningful and satisfying careers.
Showcase your talents by creatively engaging students, delivering high quality career education, and creating career connections.
The ideal candidate will cultivate productive relationships with faculty and utilize technology and on-demand resources as well as next destination data and marketing analytics to meet the students where they are, while advancing individual opportunities and pathways to career.
The Advisor will be part of a centralized team of career professionals, serving both undergraduate and graduate students, and alumni. The Advisor will support the overall effectiveness of the Career Services Department and the Division of Student Success.
St. John's values work/life balance and offers this full-time opportunity with potential for partial remote work after an initial orientation period. Typically, in the office 4-5 days per week during the semester with increased flexibility on breaks and during the summer.
Responsibilities:
Acquire and maintain comprehensive knowledge of assigned academic programs and pedagogy to provide intentional career programming, resources, and advisement to selected populations.
Collaborate closely with college faculty, departments, student groups, and alumni to develop and lead both foundational training and customized career-related programs.
Maximize access to career resources for all students across St. John's University's colleges and campuses as a member of the centralized University Career Services team.
Provide individual and group advisement to target population(s) while exploring avenues for virtual and on-demand engagement for students and alumni.
Facilitate advanced level career development programming for graduate level students and other targeted groups.
Contribute to the selection and/or development of innovative career planning and job search resources designed to enhance students' preparedness for post graduate success.
Remain informed of national, state, and local hiring practices, guidelines, and labor related issues.
Assist students to navigate the career decision making process through activities, programs, and the utilization of career assessment tools when appropriate.
Foster a productive and inclusive environment that encourages student enrollment, retention, persistence, and positive outcomes.
Support the mission and strategic priorities of the University.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required.
Minimum of three to five years of experience in career services, human resources, career coaching, corporate recruiting/business development, or related field.
Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
Excellent resume, interviewing and job search skills required.
Must be collaborative, self-directed, outcome oriented, and able to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.
Possess strong customer service focus for internal and external constituents and success working both independently and in cross-functional teams.
Demonstrate innovative approaches that empower students to successfully navigate the journey from college to career.
Must have familiarity with labor market and industry trends.
Proficient in the use of web-based software.
Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.
Strong oral and written communication skills; experience teaching, training, or facilitating workshops.
Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to groups.
Some local travel and evening/weekend work required.
Preferred qualifications include:
Master's degree.
Familiarity with higher education.
Experience with on-campus recruitment.
Knowledge of social media as a recruitment and networking tool.
Proficiency with Handshake, Virtual Interview Platforms, and AI.
Familiarity with faith-based organizations.
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $65,000-$71,000. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
This position may be relocated to any of St. John's University's physical locations at any time.
St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events
Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.
St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/StJohnsEdu/Careers/jobs/219557
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