Career Services Advisor

Summary

The Career Services Advisor is responsible for the execution of all career related services for Casper College students and alumni. The advisor collaborates with campus and community partners to administer services that build career readiness and enrich the total development of students and alumni.  

Responsibilities

The Career Services Advisor is responsible for execution of career related programming and resources to help students explore interests, identify a career path, build career ready skills, and successfully transition into the workforce. The Career Services Advisor also serves an essential role in supporting retention efforts through the advisement of General Studies majors and new students, providing academic coaching, and assisting with retention programming. This position reports to the Career Services Coordinator.

Essential Duties

• Execution of essential career services; this includes career and major exploration, resume writing, interview preparation, and connecting students to various work experiences such as informational interviews, internships, or job opportunities. 

• Collaborate with campus and community stakeholders including CC employees, local employers, nonprofits, and government organizations 

• Maintain accurate notes of students seen and duties performed; maintain appointment statistics and analyze data toward improvement of services and student outcomes

• Maintain knowledge of career services best practices including labor market trends and employer recruitment methodologies.

• Provide retention support services including general studies advising, new student advising, academic coaching.

• Administer and oversee online onboarding and new student orientation

• Support and assist team members in the execution of prospective and current student programming or services

• Serve the broader mission of the college and Student Services by serving on campus committees and attending student events

Competencies

• Program planning and implementation

• Active Listening and service oriented

• Complex problem solving

• Sound judgment and decision making

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Typical work environment is an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. Work is usually performed during the normal work day, however, occasional early morning, late evening and weekend work may be required. Short periods of time will be spent outdoors traveling between campus buildings in various weather conditions. Due to busy seasons, there will be specific times of crucial availability when leave time may not be approved.

Employee is regularly required to sit, speak, hear, use hands and fingers to handle materials and use computer, feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required. Less frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required (office supplies, paper boxes, etc…).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 

• 1 year work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree 

• Education and experience in the areas of social work, counseling, psychology, education or similar fields 

• Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, or has a certified career coaching credential

• Certification in Strong Interest Inventory

To Apply

• Completed Casper College on-line application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copies of unofficial transcripts recommended at time of application but required prior to on-campus interview.

Note

• Employment contingent upon successful background check
• Official transcripts required upon hire
• This is a full-time, benefited position. Get more on Casper College's benefits  here .

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000