Kennesaw State University · 1 week ago
Career and Internship Advisor
Kennesaw, GA
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry Level
$46K/yr - $53K/yr
2+ years expKennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the United States, dedicated to transforming lives through education and community engagement. The Career and Internship Advisor provides career advising to students, collaborates with faculty on internship programs, and organizes workshops to enhance student career readiness.
Education
Responsibilities
Assists students with resume and cover letter writing, interview tips, job or internship search strategies, salary negotiation, career exploration, and more
Partners with campus partners to better serve the career-related needs of students who may be undeclared or in focus areas rather than declared majors
Creates specific programmatic offerings for students in order to assist them in generating career goals and their relation to a major
Develops a deep understanding and competency of career exploration resources
Works to promote the importance of internship and cooperative education programs to their students, while maintaining a liaison relationship with faculty and administrators regarding the processing of and registration for for-credit internships and co-ops
Performs classroom, campus, and orientation presentations to students at the request of faculty or departmental staff
Participates in office events including but not limited to Job and Internship Fairs, networking events, and more
Works collaboratively with faculty and administrators in assigned college(s) to develop and offer career development content at appropriate timing
May serve as an instructor of record for non-credit bearing internship, cooperative education, and/or career-focused courses
May provide educational sessions related to career readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Two (2) years related or transferable experience (can include graduate assistantships in a master's program)
Strong ability to guide students in career planning, resume writing, interview preparation, and salary negotiation while effectively collaborating with faculty, staff, and employers
Strong ability in coordinating career programs, workshops, and networking events, ensuring smooth execution and student engagement
Able to establish and maintain partnerships with employers, faculty, and staff to enhance career opportunities and recruitment efforts
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Understands career advising principles, job search strategies, employer recruiting practices, and experiential learning programs (internships/co-ops)
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficiency in career services platforms (e.g., Handshake), Microsoft Office Suite, and data tracking to assess program effectiveness and student outcomes
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Preferred
Familiarity with career services platforms (e.g., Handshake), applicant tracking systems, and career assessment tools to support student career development
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Higher Education Administration, Human Resources, or related field
Experience building relationships with employers, recruiters, and industry professionals to create internship, co-op, and job opportunities for students
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
13 paid holidays
Vacation
Generous retirement plans
Tuition waiver
Wellness options
And more!
Company
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Kennesaw, Georgia
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.31MKey Investors
National Cemetery Administration
2024-06-17Grant· $0.31M
2022-03-02Grant
Leadership Team
Anna Bilyeu
Educational Technology Specialist/Project Lead with KSU iTeach
Steven Smalt
Accounting Professor
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