Western Governors University · 2 weeks ago
Career Advisor- Internships & Experiential Learning
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expWestern Governors University is dedicated to expanding access to higher education through innovative online programs. The Career Advisor role focuses on providing comprehensive support to students and alumni in their career development and work-based learning opportunities.
EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provided high level, individualized career coaching to students and alumni, helping them define career options, develop job search skills, and construct actionable plans to achieve their career goals
Coaches students through mock interviews, salary negotiation and how to navigate delicate conversations with hiring managers
Advises students on experiential learning opportunities including internships, cooperative education (co-ops), micro-internships, simulations, service learning, undergraduate research, and project-based learning etc
Provides education on effective job search strategies for students with various levels of professional and industry experience
Develops and delivers virtual workshops, seminars and other virtual live events on career related topics including application development, job-search strategies, career-related technologies, interview skills, career core competencies and readiness, with a focus on work-based learning
Guide students through internship and experiential learning opportunities, including traditional internships, virtual or remote experiences, micro-internships, job simulations, and project-based learning
Support students in identifying work-based learning opportunities aligned with career goals and building competitive applications
Help students articulate internship and experiential learning outcomes in résumés, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and interviews
Assess student readiness for experiential learning, creating individualized action plans to build skills and confidence
Collaborate with Career Advisors to co-develop and facilitate student-facing webinars, workshops, 1:1 coaching sessions, and resource guides
Serves as an assigned college liaison providing support, information, and education to college specific stakeholders; stays abreast of assigned industry best practices on items such as: hiring, recruitment, and labor market information
On occasion, may provide support to employer relations team in facilitating virtual industry employer events for students and alumni
Partners with internal stakeholders and colleagues in the development, execution, and management of departmental initiatives
Responsible for providing direct support on project deliverables including but not limited to resource development, serving as a SME, supporting employer relations and employer connection events, and more
Collaborates with Career Services Manager to design, scale, and evaluate internship and experiential learning programs, ensuring alignment with student career readiness goals
Work with colleagues who are 'student obsessed' and keep the student in mind for every decision
Provides administrative support and oversight of work-based learning experiences
Attends virtual staff meetings, trainings, and other departmental related virtual gatherings
Follows up and completes required university administrative tasks such as required training, performance reviews, etc
Seeks out educational and professional development opportunities using LinkedIn Learning, NACE, ACE, NCDA, and more
On occasion, may be assigned other duties as needed to help drive to the vision, fulfill the mission, and uphold WGU’s and the department’s organizational values and leadership principles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of career services experience focused on work-based and experiential learning
Demonstrated knowledge of the business, IT, healthcare, and education industries
Knowledge of career development gained through career services in a university or recruiting environment
Excellent communication skills, particularly phone, email, and video/web cam
Proficient and comfortable with new technologies and modes of service delivery
Ability to alter working hours to accommodate the needs of students and alumni
Possess the ability to increase student engagement in career counseling, coaching, and advising through a variety of formats including on-demand interactions, appointments, workshops, and self-service resources
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; ability to communicate feedback in an encouraging manner
Commitment to creating an inclusive environment, demonstrated experience working with a diverse group of constituents, students, alumni, faculty, and/or staff in a positive and effective manner
Assess incoming resumes for proper formatting, layout, sentence structure and content construction
Accountable to maintain understanding of regional and national job/labor markets and able to advise students and alumni appropriately in their job search and recommend career-related resources
Innovative and creative in coming up with ideas to enhance career service department offerings, processes and procedures
Ability to embrace change and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability and comfort to handle multiple tasks and projects
Preferred
Experience with internship & work-based learning program administration
5 or more years of experience in university career services
Knowledge of Salesforce, Handshake, Big Interview and/or other integrated career management and job database tools
Experience in coaching students through experiential learning opportunities, including internships, micro-internships, job simulations, and project-based learning
Understanding of best practices in developing, managing, and assessing experiential learning programs that align with career readiness goals
Strong knowledge of career development frameworks and industry trends to support experiential learning integration into student career plans
Benefits
Eligible for bonuses
Medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
Health savings account and flexible spending account
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability coverage
Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
Legal and identity theft coverage
Retirement savings plan
Wellbeing program
Discounted WGU tuition
Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
11 paid holidays
Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave
Company
Western Governors University
Western Governors University focuses on improving lives by creating pathways to opportunity for its students.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Kauffman Foundation
2025-05-08Grant
Leadership Team
Kacey Thorne
Senior Director, Academic Strategic Initiatives
Scott Allen
Marketing Director, College Of IT
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