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Inside Higher Ed · 6 days ago

Career Advisor/Assistant Director of Career & Professional Development Center (Hybrid Opportunity)

Amherst, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

UMass 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 will plan and organize career development activities for undergraduates and recent alumni, providing comprehensive support in career advising and experiential learning opportunities.

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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

Career counselingJob market knowledgeAssessment techniquesResume writingData analysisPresentation skillsDiversityInclusivenessCommunicationTime managementTeamworkMentoring

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