Career Advisor Print (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rcbcedu/jobs/newprint/4729034) Apply  Career Advisor Salary $42,000.00 - $45,000.00 Annually Location Mount Laurel, NJ Job Type Full Time (35 hours) Job Number 01223 Department EMSS Opening Date 11/14/2024 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Reporting to the Career Preparation Manager, the Career Advisor is a key member of the Office of Career Preparation and Experiential Learning (CP/EL) at the Rowan College at Burlington County. This staff member will be responsible for advising students in primarily an individual format regarding their career, major, and transfer school plans; supporting department programs and events; and collaborating with faculty to support the academic experience with career goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong advising/counseling skills, a professional and courteous attitude, attention to detail and time management, and an ability to work harmoniously with other employees, students, and the general public. This role is a full-time, in person, 35 hour per week, benefits-eligible position. Specific Duties and Responsibilities + Meet in-person or online with undergraduate students and alumni to focus on resume writing, interview skill development through mock interviews, and job/internship search preparation and navigation during advising appointments. + Assist students with the most appropriate fit for an academic major/minor and related careers by using decision-making skills and resources such as FOCUS 2 and O*Net Online. Help students identify personal & career goals and develop leadership skills & strategies for success by focusing on career readiness competencies. + Advise students on discipline-specific experiential learning opportunities, available resources, and related processes. + Serve as primary liaison to select campus partners to collaborate on the development and delivery of programs and services. + Developing and presenting career workshops and classroom presentations (interviewing strategies, resume writing, job search tips, transfer school preparation). + Collaborate with colleagues on planning, support, and promotion of career events, including fairs, panel meet and greets, and other programs. + Prepare students for job and internship fairs and transfer school fairs. + Maintain knowledge of current trends and best practices in career development to apply to services provided to students. + Remain current in industry and employer information to teach students about resources connected careers, job market and salary trends. + Other duties as assigned. OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community. Minimum Qualifications Education Required: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Experience Required: + Experience in an academic, government or corporate environment is preferred. + Prior work advising individuals regarding career development or student services preferred. + Experience utilizing the Handshake platform is a plus but not required. Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements: + A professional and courteous manner and an ability to work harmoniously with other employees, customers, and the general public. + Possess strong organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and strong problem-solving skills. + Proficient in utilizing technology such as Handshake, Google, and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of career development principles and practices. + Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. + Detail-oriented. + Ability to work a flexible schedule to include occasional evening and weekend assignments. + Ability to operate independently and proactively with minimal directions. Additional Information INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: Collaborates with department members and/or the Compliance, Assessment and Research team to support planning, assessment, data collection and reporting for continuous improvement of the college. Employee Classification: Special Project Benefits at a Glance- Special Projects (https://rcbc.edu/sites/default/files/2024-08/RCBC\_Benefits\_at\_a\_Glance\_-\_Special\_Projects.pdf) 01 Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree? + Yes + No Required Question Agency Rowan College at Burlington County Address 900 College Circle Drive Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 08054 Phone 856-222-9311 ext. 1584 Website http://www.rcbc.edu