Student First Career Advisor

Special Instructions

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Resume/CV
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.

Note:
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Position Title
:
Students First Career Advisor

Status
:
Continuous Open Announcement

Job Summary
:
The Students First Career Advisor 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.

Responsibilities
:

• 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

• A bachelor’s degree with experience in higher education, student services, education, administration, human resources/recruiting or related field is required

• 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

Knowledge of
:
Career service placement, processes, and procedures

Skills
:

• Proficiency with Microsoft office
• Proficiency in career placement software such as Handshake

Posting Number
: S753

Will this position require travel? Yes

Will this position require night, weekend, and after hour work? Yes

Will this position 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

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3