University of Massachusetts Amherst · 2 months ago
Career Advisor/Assistant Director of Career & Professional Development Center (Hybrid Opportunity)
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access and fuel innovation. The Career Advisor/Assistant Director of Career & Professional Development Center is responsible for planning and organizing career development activities for undergraduates and recent alumni, providing individual counseling, and collaborating with faculty to enhance career preparedness.
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Responsibilities
Learns how to counsel and advise individual students and recent alumni; evaluates level of career preparedness using assessment techniques; advises students about career options related to their interests and qualifications, provides guidance on jobs/internships and other experiential learning search techniques including use of social media and relevant technology; identifies factors inhibiting career decision-making and makes appropriate referrals
Assists in enlisting faculty in supporting the career development of their majors; advises colleagues regarding employment and occupational trends and their implications for CNS graduates
Identifies access and barrier issues limiting the participation and success of students from underrepresented backgrounds in pursuing career advising and collaborates to design and implement steps to advance participation and career success of all students
Participates in regularly scheduled unit and college meetings; participates in ongoing professional development
Collaborates with Central Career Services and other UMass careers centers regarding campus fairs, and initiatives
Contributes to the collection and assessment of First Destination Survey data
Contributes to career newsletters and platforms for communication with students
Works within Handshake (and other career platforms) to post career events
Counsels and advises individual students and recent alumni; evaluates level of career preparedness using assessment techniques; advises students about career options related to their interests and qualifications, provides guidance on jobs/internships and other experiential learning search techniques including use of social media and relevant technology; identifies factors inhibiting career decision-making and makes appropriate referrals
Utilizes assessment strategies in program management and advising. Initiates, designs and implements strategies which maximize student participation in career development activities prior to graduation, this may include outreach and engagement strategies, courses and workshops, career fairs, presentations involving alumni and employers, mentoring and shadowing events
Enlists faculty in supporting the career development of their majors; advises colleagues regarding employment and occupational trends and their implications for CNS graduates
Participates in establishing unit goals and objectives based on the needs of departments, students, recent alumni and employers
Assists in mentoring new Career Advisors
Works collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equity and inclusiveness
Works in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support Dean’s strategic priorities
Performs other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Excellent time management skills
Excellent verbal, counseling, and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills incorporating current technology
Two (2) years of career counseling, advising, field placement or other relevant work experience
Current knowledge of the job market and occupational outcomes of a variety of disciplines, and knowledge of career guidance and job search tools (e.g., LinkedIn, Handshake)
Experience in guiding and teaching the writing of resumes, cover letters, interview preparation and job search strategies
Experience with marketing programs, presentation and graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, PowerPoint)
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience in college level career counseling, advising, field placement or other relevant work experience
Current knowledge of the job market and occupational outcomes of a variety of disciplines, and knowledge of career guidance and job search tools (e.g., LinkedIn, Handshake)
Experience in guiding and teaching the writing of resumes and cover letters, interview preparation and job search strategies
Experience with marketing programs and presentation and graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, PowerPoint)
Experience with assessment methodologies and data analysis
Three (3) years of college level career counseling, advising, field placement or other relevant work experience
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
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