Career Advisor

Location: Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus

Flexible Work Arrangement: Majority/Primarily On-site with occasional remote work

Salary Range: $44,389 – $47,938

About the Role

Assists students in making their career and life plans based on a review of assessment information, past performances, and future educational and vocational goals. Provides direction and resources related to the research of major and transfer requirements at other institutions. Advises students on choosing the appropriate classes for their major and career/transfer goals.

Responsibilities

• Educates students about the interview process, including: application, resume and cover letter writing, portfolios, and interview techniques
• Assists with daily operations of the Career Center, publicizes services, hours, and career materials available to students, faculty, and the community
• Provides developmental advising related to goal setting, career planning, and educational planning
• Orients students to My Career Planner
• Maintains accurate records regarding utilization of materials and services
• Advises students about careers
• Accesses, inputs, and retrieves data from a computer
• Administers assessments as assigned by Career Center Coordinators and Counselors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm with occasional nights and weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Knowledge of college’s policies and procedures
• Knowledge of educational policies and graduation requirements of multiple colleges and universities
• Knowledge of current career trends
• Skilled in interpersonal communications and interviewing procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with flexibility and thoroughness
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer
• Ability to work effectively in the community and meet student needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Experience working in an educational services department dealing with educational records

Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including computers, keyboards, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate.

• Frequently remains stationary, moves, reaches, and positions self
• Occasionally ascends/descends and lifts/moves objects weighing between 5-15 pounds
• Frequently communicates, discerns, and exchanges information
• Detects and perceives objects up close, at a distance, and adjusts focus
• Cognitive abilities include using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem-solving, and decision-making