Career Advisor

About the role

The Career Advisor will assist the Career Development–Regional Lead in implementing regional/campus career development initiatives from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with TSTC programs and industry trends for maximum placement upon graduation. The role involves collaborating with the Career Services Employer Relations team, Student Learning & Operations, and Enrollment Management to deliver best-in-class services to students in online, hybrid, and face-to-face programs, empowering them as lifelong learners beyond TSTC. The Career Advisor will also work with the Employer Relations team and Industry Relations Department to expand quality employment opportunities for TSTC graduates and execute placement collection and related efforts.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate TSTC core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and community members.
• Program Implementation: Educate and empower students using a holistic caseload approach; provide one-on-one, group, or drop-in career advising on resume writing, job search strategies, interview preparation, and professional development; engage students with Career Services platforms; facilitate workshops, seminars, and events to promote career readiness.
• Career Advising: Provide personalized career advising and support to students using holistic, caseload approaches.
• Placement: Assist in deploying and collecting placement surveys and data; provide feedback to continually improve and assess the process.
• Collaboration: Build relationships with faculty, enrollment staff, and support services to maximize student career readiness; align career services with campus goals and initiatives.
• Professional Development: Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance the student experience and placement outcomes.
• Event Assistance: Assist in executing career fairs, employer panels, employer spotlights, employer networking opportunities, and other career and professional development services for students in online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats; develop and deliver engaging career workshops and events.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Education, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 2 years of required experience in exceptional customer service.
• 2 years of required experience in program coordination and deployment.
• 2 years of required experience in case management.

Qualifications

• 3 years preferred in customer service.
• 3 years preferred in program coordination and deployment.
• 3 years preferred in case management.

Skills

• Career Development: Knowledge of best practices in active learning strategies and adult populations for resume writing, job search strategies, interview preparation, and career readiness skills.
• Adult Learning Theory: Knowledge of adult learning theories, assessments, and tools.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Strong advising and coaching skills for students.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Customer Service and Teamwork: Commitment to customer service and proactive collaboration with stakeholders.
• Self-Motivated: Proactive initiative, strong work ethic, ownership of tasks, and ability to work independently to contribute to organizational success; persuasive, high-energy, initiative-taking self-starter.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Builds and maintains effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels to achieve shared goals.
• Organization and Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, maintain structured processes, and deliver high-quality results.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Adapts to changing priorities, works in a fast-paced environment, handles unexpected situations with poise, and adjusts schedules to accommodate shifting demands.

Pay

Hiring range is $41,000–$46,000. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant professional experience will be considered.