CAREER ADVISOR

Career Advisor

Arizona State University

Career & Professional Development Services

Campus: Tempe

78258BR

Job Description

The Career Advisor for Career and Professional Development Services (CPDS) prepares and assists our diverse student population to ensure they are career ready upon graduation. The Career Advisor counsels students and new alumni through meaningful career & internship exploration conversations in small & large group settings, as well as, one-on-one advising.

This position will be responsible for coordinating and implementing programs and workshops in a fast-paced, student centered, data informed, team environment across the university. This will include designing customized workshops, resources, mentoring opportunities, and programming focused on connecting students with post-graduation career opportunities inclusive of internships, full-time employment, national service, graduate school, and entrepreneurial ventures.

ASU students and new grads are making life-changing decisions-thus, Career Advisor staff must understand and utilize available resources to provide individualized solutions. They must also evaluate how well their programs are meeting the needs of the students, new graduates, and university partners-they must use this assessment to inform their future programming decisions, outreach efforts and employer connections.

The ideal candidate has exemplary communication skills, has the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, is prompt with their follow-through; appreciates and works well in innovative, diverse and evolving environments, takes initiative; has high attention to detail; is proficient with university technology equipment and learns new technologies quickly and easily; is effective meeting with people on a one-to-one basis; has very strong group presentation skills; has experience collaborating across various disciplines/departments; and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

Salary Range

$45,000 - $48,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

22-April-2022

Essential Duties

Direct Student/New Graduate Support

• Engages with diverse students and new alumni on a regular basis, both in-person and in virtual settings (such as hosting webinars, conducting virtual 1:1 advising, and online chats).
• Designs and delivers career preparation workshops in partnership with Career & Industry Specialists internal to department utilizing direct feedback provided by employer partners.
• Advises students and new graduates regarding their interests, values, skills and qualifications related to career decision making, occupational research and preparing and conducting, effective internship and/or job search, and researching and applying to graduate programs.
• Advises students on writing resumes, preparing job and internship search materials, developing a professional digital portfolio, managing social media professional presence, networking, developing interview skills and application materials.
• Designs and delivers career and professional development presentations/workshops, in both small and large settings, to ASU classes, student clubs, professional organizations, and the community.
• Supports department or university-wide initiatives related to improving effective delivery of service to student/new grad populations from CPDS.

Administrative

• Conducts ongoing research through benchmarking peer institutions, connecting with professional associations, and participation in career and professional development conferences to understand and provide information about post-graduation opportunities for students.
• Orients a variety of users such as students, parents and university partners regarding purposes and goals of CPDS, the Handshake online career platform, ASU Mentor Network, and facilitates CPDS trainings and overviews.
• Regularly records and reports on data related to appointments, event participation, student assessments, and other position responsibilities.
• Stays current, understands and shares relevant student engagement and employer hiring data with key stakeholders across assigned liaison college(s), EOSS and community partners.
• Prepares materials and programs promoting CPDS and serves on university committees that support recruitment, retention and student success.

Days and Schedule: Career and Professional Development Services serves students and new graduates virtually, in the office and at events that typically take place during the timeframe of Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with some additional evenings and weekends required for events, flexible advising hours, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field AND one year of experience in a related area; OR, Bachelor's degree in a related field AND five years-experience in a related area; OR, Nine years of progressively responsible experience in a related area; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience preparing and delivering engaging presentations to audiences of varying sizes and modalities
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and database management systems such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Google Drive
• Experience in work that requires attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience in prioritizing varied workload and meeting multiple, overlapping deadlines
• Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with diverse student or adult-learner populations

Working Environment

• Adhering to Career and Professional Development Services office dress code.
• Lifting and carrying materials, as well as, pulling and pushing carts of up to 30 lbs.
• Additional movement requirements include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Sitting and standing for prolonged periods

Department Statement

The Career Advisor is part of a one Career and Professional Development Services team model that provides a variety of career advisement services to students and new alumni through every step of the career & professional development process. Career and Professional Development Services serves ASU students and new alumni through engagement opportunities tailored to their unique backgrounds, talents, experiences, academic preparation and professional goals. Our focus is to ensure Career Readiness as defined by the National Association of Colleges & Employers: Career Readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workplace. We help them succeed at every step of their career development process from learning about majors and career options, to finding an internship or first job out of college. We offer professional career advice and are a valuable resource for job outlook, salary and employment trend information. Our office works through a career development model focused on career interests. This Career Interest Community model allows students to break out of the confines of viewing career opportunities based solely on college majors and opens the door to a larger variety of post-graduation options. This model influences our career & professional development curriculum, as well as, our engagement with employers.

Career and Professional Development Services provides commensurate programs, services, and resources at all four Phoenix area locations, as well as ASU Online. Staff work collaboratively with CPDS leadership and staff at each location, and as part of the Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) Vice Presidential area. EOSS provides the ASU student community with support services, involvement opportunities and a rich Sun Devil experience to assist students in achieving their personal and academic goals. Members of the ASU community aspire to live the Sun Devil Way, creating and sustaining a community that exemplifies achievement, engagement and responsibility.

ASU offers a tuition discount for the employee, their spouse and dependents, and a competitive benefits package including paid vacation and holidays, health insurance and more. For more benefits information, please visit http://cfo.asu.edu/hrbenefitsenrollment

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ see Req Id# 78258BR