Career Advisor (TEMP)

About the role

The Career Advisor (Temp) supports Penn Engineering’s growing on-campus master’s community by delivering high-quality, specialized career coaching and supports building a scalable career development program.

Responsibilities

• Career Coaching and Student Support (45%): Provide 1:1 and small-group coaching for on-campus master’s students, with a focus on career exploration, job/internship search strategy, networking, résumé/LinkedIn development, technical and behavioral interviewing, offer negotiation, and professional communication. Strategically support students to translate technical experience from projects and internships into clear, employer-ready narratives for application materials and interviews.
• Industry Cluster Programming and Career Education (25%): Co-design and deliver career programming aligned to an assigned industry cluster, in partnership with degree programs and cohort communities. Examples may include actionable workshops, employer spotlights, alumni panels, mock interview clinics, or technical interview practice sessions. Plan and execute a calendar of workshops and events that balance career fundamentals with industry-specific insight.
• Employer and Alumni Engagement (15%): Support outreach and relationship management with employers, alumni, and professional associations connected to specific industries, with the goal of translating relationships into student-facing employment opportunities. Track interactions and follow-ups in team CRM systems, helping maintain an accurate picture of outreach, engagement, and outcomes.
• Evergreen Resources and Scalable Content (5%): Develop student-facing resources (digital guides, templates, short modules, FAQs) that enhance operational efficiencies and expand students’ access to career learning. Contribute to the team’s advising and programming operational playbooks to ensure that services stay consistent as volume grows. Collaborate with the on-campus team and the Penn Engineering Online career team to align core content where appropriate, while keeping delivery tailored to the on-campus master’s population.
• Operations, Data, and Continuous Improvement (5%): Support day-to-day service delivery by maintaining accurate records, using shared platforms consistently (e.g., Handshake CRM, event tools, Asana). Collect and leverage quantitative and qualitative data (surveys, quick polls, event evaluations) to improve programming and student experience; contribute to outcomes tracking and knowledge rate improvement. Prepare brief summaries of trends observed in coaching appointments and programs (student needs, common barriers, employer feedback) to advocate for and allow the team to make timely adjustments.
• Collaboration and Team Contribution (5%): Partner effectively with colleagues across OAS, Penn Engineering Office of Academic Innovation (OAI), academic program teams, and central Career Services. Contribute to a positive team culture, offering reliable follow-through, clear communication, and a steady presence with students and stakeholders. Perform other duties as assigned in support of wrap-around professional development for Penn Engineering students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (career advising, coaching, employer relations, student services, workforce development, or related fields).
• Demonstrated ability to coach or advise students/clients on career development topics (job search strategy, résumé/LinkedIn, interviewing, networking).
• Comfort operating in a fast-moving, technology-rich environment; ability to learn new tools quickly and work across platforms (scheduling systems, career platforms, CRM tools).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and engaging style.
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through; ability to manage multiple priorities and keep work moving in a service environment.
• Understanding and alignment with Penn Engineering’s mission and values.