Career Advisor

Position Summary

The Career Advisor provides individualized career coaching and career readiness support to an assigned cohort of students through one-on-one appointments, workshops, and virtual engagement. Drawing on professional experience and industry knowledge, the Career Advisor helps students connect their liberal arts education to meaningful career opportunities and develop the skills needed to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary career coach for an assigned cohort of students
• Help students assess their interests, skills, and values and connect them to potential career paths
• Coach students in their search for internships, jobs, research opportunities, and other career-related experiences
• Provide guidance on resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking, graduate school applications, and salary negotiation
• Help students develop and execute long-term career plans
• Translate industry knowledge and professional experience into practical guidance for students
• Design and deliver workshops and presentations on career development topics
• Aid students in leveraging Handshake, LinkedIn, My Hamilton Connect, and other technologies to build networks and pursue opportunities
• Collaborate with Career Center colleagues on communications, programming, and student engagement efforts
• Support a culture of access, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of career education

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant advanced degree preferred
• 3-5 years of professional experience in a non-academic field required
• Preferred experience working with college students or in a higher education setting
• Experience mentoring, training, supervising, or developing others
• Comfort learning and leveraging new technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to enhance student engagement and career education

Time Allocation

• Career Coaching & Student Engagement: 90%
• Program Planning & Implementation: 10%

Compensation Range

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

EEO Policy

Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in these areas.