Career Advisor jobs in Riverside, CA

Job Title: Career Services Advisor

Location: Riverside, CA

Job Summary:

The Career Services Advisor is responsible for leading the career services department, ensuring that students and alumni receive comprehensive support in their career planning, job search, and professional development. The role involves building relationships with employers, guiding students and graduates through their career journeys, and managing a team dedicated to providing career-related services. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with strong communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills.

Career Services Advisor assists students and alumni with providing career counseling, organizing workshops, coordinating with employers for job opportunities, and offering support with resume writing, interview preparation, and networking. The ideal candidate is student-focused, organized, and has a passion for helping individuals achieve their professional goals.

Key Responsibilities (reports to the Campus Director):

● Execute and Implement Career Services Programs: Execute career services

programs that help students and alumni with career exploration, resume building,

interview preparation, and job search strategies.

● Employer Relations: Build and maintain relationships with local, national, and

industry-specific employers to establish recruitment pipelines and career opportunities for students and graduates.

● Career Counseling: Provide one-on-one career counseling and guidance to students

and alumni, helping them identify their career goals and develop strategies for success. Provide one-on-one guidance to students and alumni on career planning, goal setting, resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation.

● Workshops and Events: Organize career fairs, workshops, networking events, and other professional development opportunities for students and alumni.

● Data Tracking, Management, and Reporting: Monitor and report on student and graduate employment outcomes, trends, and the effectiveness of career services programs. Use data to inform decision-making and improve services.

● Partnership Development: Collaborate with faculty, alumni, and external organizations to enhance externship and job placement opportunities for students.

● Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure that all services and programs are in line with industry best practices and comply with any institutional or accreditation standards.

● Job Search Assistance: Support students and alumni in identifying job opportunities, internships, and career resources tailored to their interests and skills.

● Job Leads: Distributes information on externships, summer jobs, and local part-time jobs.

● Resume and Interview Support: Review resumes, cover letters, and other job

application materials, offering constructive feedback. Conduct mock interviews to help individuals practice and improve their interview skills.

● Employer Relations: Build and maintain relationships with employers to identify job and internship opportunities. Coordinate with recruiters to host campus visits and career fairs.

● Student Outreach: Promote career services programs to students and alumni,

encouraging participation in events, workshops, and one-on-one counseling sessions.

● Resource Development: Create and update career-related materials, including guides, handouts, and online resources to support student career development.

● Collaboration: Work with faculty, academic advisors, registrars, and other departments to integrate career services into the overall student experience. Ensures that the career services department is meeting the needs and desires of the academic colleges and departments, within the limitations imposed by the size of the staff and financial support provided by the school.

● Develops new contacts: build rapport with external organizations for the purpose of expanding employment opportunities for students and alumni.

○ Reviews and supports the on-campus recruitment and interviewing processes as

well as resume referral and job-listing services for current students as well as

alumni. Coordinates and supervises staff professional development activities and

training, to include travel for professional development workshops, seminars, and

conferences.

● Supervises graduate intern and externship students.

● Supports and abides by all rules, regulations, and guidelines of the college and serves

as an appropriate role model for students at all times.

● Carries out the mission of the career services office. Provides career counseling and

referrals to assist students with the career development process, including clarifying

objectives and obtaining occupational information.

● Attends all staff meetings and training events.

● Fulfills other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

● Education: Bachelor's degree required

● Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in career services, student affairs, higher education administration, recruitment, or a related field

Skills:

○ Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

○ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

○ Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, alumni,

employers, and faculty

○ Knowledge of career development theories and practices

○ Proficiency in using career services management systems and tools

○ Event planning and organizational skills

Other Requirements: Understanding of the job market and employment trends, with a

proven ability to connect students to professional opportunities.

Key Competencies:

● Empathy and active listening

● Strong organizational skills

● Effective communication, both verbal and written

● Problem-solving and critical thinking

● Ability to build relationships with students, employers, and colleagues

● Strategic planning and organizational skills

● Strong networking and relationship-building abilities

● Problem-solving and decision-making skills

● Customer-service orientation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Career Services: 2 years (Required)
• staffing/HR: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Riverside, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Riverside, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person