Career Advisor jobs in Los Angeles, CA

ArtCenter College of Design is searching for an experienced Career Advisor to join our team.

The salary range for this position: $24.72 - 29.67 (35 hours per week)

Final salary is based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

About ArtCenter
Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global leader in art and design education and has had an international reputation for its rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strong ties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. ArtCenter is a private nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Every position at ArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the values, goals, strategic vision, and mission of the College. This includes diversity, equity, inclusion, access, belonging (DEIAB) and culture.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Career & Professional Development, this position provides guidance to a diverse student body with insight on employment trends, resume critiques, coaching, interview preparation and job strategizing. This position will support collaborative efforts to support student success by utilizing institutional data, professional best practices and innovative strategies to provide effective advising. The incumbent will deliver services in both one-on-one and group settings utilizing dynamic, engaging and interactive formats.

This is a full-time position. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is eligible for flexible scheduling and can be performed hybrid with the expectation of at least 3 days in the office or required as a condition of employment. The demands of this work may include weekends or evenings. The college reserves the right to modify schedules as needed to meet the business needs with appropriate notice.

Essential Functions

Career Counseling — 50%

• Provide career development and job search counseling to art and design students and recent alumni in both individual and group settings
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the related professions represented by ArtCenter programs and maintain familiarity with the education, training and career opportunities and expectations
• Ensure students expressing interest in specific industries know how to best enhance their candidacy
• Develop strong relationships with department chairs, department leaders and faculty in the college
• Be accountable for establishing effective connections with diverse populations and groups of students

Educational Programming — 40%

• Participate in orientation activities, informing new students about career and professional development services 
• Offer international career development programs 
• Coordinate and preform administrative duties for various career development programs
• Assist in overseeing the Career and Professional Development database, ArtCenter Connect by approving internship and employment requests
• Conduct regular outreach efforts including workshops and presentations to classes, student clubs and organizations with the goal of increasing student engagement in program offerings
• Support mentorship program offered yearly
• Work with the department of environment health and safety to maintain a safe and secure work and learning environment for students, faculty and staff

Non-Essential Duties — 10%

• Maintain memberships and active involvement in applicable professional organizations
• Represent the College and the Office of Career Development at professional organizations and meetings as needed
• Serve on educational or college-wide committees, work groups, task forces and/or councils
• Assist with social media marketing as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, business, or related field from an accredited college or institution
• Previous experience working with students in a higher education setting such as career services, or advising preferably in art and design or related field
• Understanding of potential career opportunities for artists and designers highly desirable, in addition to sensitivity to their career aspirations
• Demonstrated skill in understanding student needs and connecting them with resources and/or opportunities
• Ability to design and implement programs/workshops
• Ability to develop and present information in a compelling way to individuals, large and small groups
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.); experience with social media platforms and databases
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and public speaking skills 
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
• Comfortable with online video platforms for working remotely as required by the College
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, employing an entrepreneurial and creative mindset
• Demonstrated experience in cultivating the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging into work practices and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within ArtCenter’s diverse communities
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of ArtCenter business

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, business, or related field from an accredited college or institution
• Working knowledge of the career aspirations of artists and designers
• Experience advising a diverse student population including international student support
• Bilingual skills

Diversity Statement
ArtCenter is fully committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging not only in vision but in practice. Our path forward is predicated on our belief that multiple points of view, life experiences, ethnicities, cultures and belief systems are essential to academic and creative excellence. We strive to learn more about difference while respecting the rich diversity in our world, attending to important questions about racial injustice and decolonizing our curriculum. Our campus environment must be vigilant in supporting the full participation of students, faculty, and staff of every race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, socioeconomic status and political viewpoint.

Equal Opportunity Employer
ArtCenter is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), genetic characteristic or information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender identity, gender expression, protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including without limitation, recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, leave of absence, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of ArtCenter and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of ArtCenter. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Employee Experience and Engagement at (626) 396-2270.

Land Acknowledgment:
ArtCenter College of Design occupies the region of the ancestral and traditional land of the Hahamog'na Tongva people, the stewards of the San Gabriel Valley area around present-day Pasadena.

ArtCenter Employees have a Mandatory Duty to Report 
All employees who know or have reason to know of allegations or acts that violate ArtCenter’s Title IX Policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking shall promptly inform the Director, Title IX Compliance and Programs or designee, or the Associate Dean of Students or designee. Faculty, who have a mandatory duty to report, are required to disclose all information including the names of the parties, even where the person has requested their name remain confidential.

Pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), all employees who know of or have reason to suspect child abuse or neglect involving alleged victims under age 18 shall promptly inform local law enforcement or the county welfare department.