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The Career Advisor for Career Services prepares and assists our diverse student population to ensure they are career ready upon graduation. The Career Advisor counsels students and new alumni through meaningful career & internship exploration conversations in small & large group settings, as well as, one-on-one advising.

Career Services is hiring for one Career Advisor to work with students in The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences in Armstrong Hall at the Tempe campus. The ideal candidate has exemplary communication skills, has the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, is prompt with their follow-through, appreciates and works well in innovative, diverse and evolving environments, and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

What’s in it for you:
Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options)

• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
• 10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each Pay Period.
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
• Disability and leave program for income protection.
• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships.

Career Mgmt & Guidance

Career & Prof Devlpmnt Svcs T

Full-Time

EDUC OUTRCH & STDT SVCS

Open

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

$55,000 per year

24-September-2024

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• Engages with diverse students and new alumni on a regular basis, both in-person and in virtual settings (such as hosting webinars, conducting virtual 1:1 advising, and online chats).
• Advises students on writing resumes, preparing job and internship search materials, developing a professional digital portfolio, managing social media professional presence, networking, developing interview skills and application materials
• Advises students and recent graduates regarding their interests, values, skills and qualifications needed for career decision making, effective internship and/or job search, and applying to graduate programs.
• Regularly designs and delivers career and professional development presentations and workshops, in both small and large settings, to ASU classes, student clubs, professional organizations, and the community.
• Supports department and university-wide initiatives.
• Orients a variety of users such as students, families and university partners regarding purposes and goals of Career Services, the Handshake online career platforms, trainings and overviews.
• Regularly records and reports on data related to appointments, event participation, student assessments, and other position responsibilities.

Work Schedule: Career Services serves students and recent grads virtually, in the office and at events during the timeframe of Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with some additional evenings and weekends required for events.

Master's degree in a related field AND three years of experience in a related area; OR, Bachelor's degree in a related field AND five years-experience in a related area; OR, Nine years of progressively responsible experience in a related area; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

• Knowledge of career planning theory and process, practice and techniques, including the administration and interpretation of interest inventories and other assessment tools.
• Knowledge of resume writing and interviewing skills.
• Knowledge of professional business dress, practices and behavior.
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations on career-related and job search topics using electronic resources such as Internet and Power Point.
• Experience in working with culturally diverse populations and in identifying and dealing with individual differences, motivation and behaviors.
• Evidence of effective communication.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Experience in public speaking.
• Ability to work evenings and/or week-ends as the business needs require.
• Ability to gain transportation to and work from all four campuses and other designated off-site locations as the business needs require.
• Ability to train and supervise staff.

• Adhering to Career Services office dress code.
• Lifting and carrying materials, as well as, pulling and pushing carts of up to 30 lbs.
• Additional movement requirements include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Sitting and standing for prolonged periods

The Career Advisor is part of a one Career Services team model that provides a variety of career advisement services to students and recent alumni through every step of the career & professional development process. Career Services serves ASU students and new alumni through engagement opportunities tailored to their unique backgrounds, talents, experiences, academic preparation and professional goals. Our focus is to ensure Career Readiness as defined by the National Association of Colleges & Employers: Career Readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workplace. We help them succeed at every step of their career development process from learning about majors and career options, to finding an internship or first job out of college. We offer professional career advice and are a valuable resource for job outlook, salary and employment trend information.

Career Services provides commensurate programs, services, and resources at all four Phoenix area locations, as well as ASU Online. Staff work collaboratively with Career Services’ leadership and staff at each location, and as part of the Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) Vice Presidential area. EOSS provides the ASU student community with support services, involvement opportunities and a rich Sun Devil experience to assist students in achieving their personal and academic goals. Members of the ASU community aspire to live the Sun Devil Way, creating and sustaining a community that exemplifies achievement, engagement and responsibility.

ASU offers a tuition discount for the employee, their spouse and dependents, and a competitive benefits package including paid vacation and holidays, health insurance and more. For more benefits information, please visit http://cfo.asu.edu/hrbenefitsenrollment

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.