Career Services Advisor

Join Our Team: Empower Future Leaders as a Career Services Advisor at Indian River State College!

Are you passionate about guiding students towards achieving their educational and career dreams? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference? Indian River State College is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and dedicated Career Services Advisor to join our team!

What You'll Do:

• Be a Mentor: Assist students in defining their educational and career goals and guide them through the career development cycle.

• Career Readiness Champion: Lead and coordinate the Career Ready Program, from planning workshops to celebrating student successes.

• Networking Guru: Advise students on networking, interview skills, and job applications. Help them shine in their resume and cover letter writing.

• Data Dynamo: Collect and maintain accurate internship and career outcome data, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

• Presentation Pro: Conduct engaging Career Services presentations for on-campus and off-campus partners.

• Internship Connector: Facilitate learning by helping students secure internships and build a network of employers to create career opportunities.

• Marketing Maven: Design and implement marketing strategies to attract and involve students, faculty, and employers in experiential learning opportunities.

What You'll Bring:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of three years in career counseling/services or related experience.

• Skills: Strong commitment to student success, excellent organizational skills, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge: Familiarity with workforce solutions, job resources, labor market data, and recruiting practices.

• Diversity Advocate: Proven effectiveness in working with a diverse student population.

Ready to inspire and be inspired? Apply today and start making a lasting impact on the future leaders of tomorrow!

Join the Indian River State College Team – Exceptional Benefits Await You!

At Indian River State College, you'll do more than just build a career—you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote your well-being, secure your future, and enhance your work-life balance.

Comprehensive Health Coverage

We prioritize your health with Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life insurance and Supplemental plans to help you stay physically and mentally well with access to essential wellness resources.

We offer PPO and HMO plans with an affordable cost. (PPO/HMO option with $50 per month for individual coverage and $180 per month for family coverage)

Retirement Plans for a Secure Future

Plan for a bright future with our robust retirement options, rarely matched in the private sector. Secure your financial future with state retirement options through the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and additional investment opportunities like tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

Generous Paid Time Off

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample vacation, personal, and sick leave. Recharge and return to work refreshed and motivated.

Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on various services, including tickets to popular attractions in the area.

Professional Growth Opportunities

Build your career with purpose by engaging in meaningful projects and professional development opportunities. Indian River State College provides the tools and support needed to help you reach your full potential.

Job Summary:

Under general direction, assists students in defining educational and career goals. Advises students on seeking and completing internship and experiential learning opportunities. Guides IRSC students and alumni through the career development cycle, which includes self-assessment, utilizing career assessments, conducting career readiness workshops and building networking skills. Provides resources for program of study research and transfer requirements for other institutions. Educates students about the interview process, including application procedures, resume and cover letter writing, portfolios development, and interview techniques. Meets with students to discuss jobs listings and offer advice on specific jobs of interest. Promotes student enrollment, retention and completion.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads and coordinates all aspects of the Career Ready Program to include planning, scheduling workshops, tracking and completer recognition.

• Counsels and advises students in career planning, networking, interview skills, resume/cover letter and career-related decisions.

• Collects and maintains accurate internship and career outcome participation data and student referrals.

• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government regulations affecting internships and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.

• Conducts Career Services presentations to on-campus and off-campus partners as requested.

• Facilitates learning by assisting students to secure appropriate internships to enhance overall academic experience and learn skills essential to conduct a successful job search.

• Initiates and maintains an employer network to develop internships and career opportunities.

• Recruits' internship opportunities via internal and external organizations. Designs and implements marketing strategies to identify, attract, and involve students, faculty, and employers to integrate academic studies with work experience.

• Develops and revises internship policies and procedures.

• Assists with Career EXPOs and employer networking opportunities.

• Completes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and relevant work experience

• Master's degree preferred

• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in career counseling / services or related experience

• Demonstrated experience in developing, promoting, and managing career services program and experiential learning opportunities for students

• Strong commitment to student success

• Ability to work cooperatively with community organizations, faculty, administration, and various campus departments

• Demonstrated knowledge of workforce solutions, state and local job resources, labor market data, online job banks, and recruiting practices

• Demonstrated knowledge of Career Services, Counseling, Advising, or related field

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail and excellent computer skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills

• Proven effectiveness in working with a diverse student population

Physical Demands:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand for long periods, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.