Career Advisor

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

SF02238

106007

1.00

Exempt

Professional Staff

PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Hiring Range: $56,000 - $60,000

Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Dean, College of Business

Kingston

No

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 11/02/2026. Applications received after 11/02/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community.

URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

Provide comprehensive career counseling and advising services to undergraduate, graduate, and recent alumni of the College of Business. Guide students through all aspects of career development, including self-assessment, career exploration, job search preparation, interviewing strategies, networking techniques, and the effective use of AI-powered and other web-based career resources.

Develop and deliver career education programs, workshops, and advising services for both individuals and groups engaged in the career planning and assessment process. Support the planning and execution of signature events, initiatives, and programs that advance students’ educational and professional goals.

Collaborate closely with faculty, staff, student organizations, and partners across the University, including the Center for Career and Experiential Education, to ensure effective referral processes, coordinated student support services, and the integration of career and experiential learning opportunities within the College of Business and across the institution.

Counsel and advise College of Business students and recent alumni on career development and career decision-making through individual consultations and group programs.

Assist students in identifying career goals, exploring academic and professional pathways, developing job search strategies, and preparing for employment or further education opportunities.

Assist in the development, promotion of, and support of the College of Business Career Pathways Program in collaboration with the experiential education coordinator and other career team staff, including the assistant director of employer relations.

Design, develop, promote, and facilitate workshops, events, and educational programs that assist students and recent graduates in making informed decisions related to career planning, employment opportunities, further education, and long-term professional development.

Work closely with College of Business advisors, experiential education coordinator, academic areas, and student organizations to facilitate cooperation and collaborative programming.

Assist in the coordination and support of employer engagement activities, including networking events, employer information sessions, mock interviews, career fairs, and career day event activities, and other internship recruitment initiatives.

Guide students in the development of resumes, cover letters, Linked In profiles, professional portfolios, and other career-related materials.

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