Position Title:

Career Advisor

Job Description:

Provides career planning and job search services to students and alumni of Joliet Junior College (JJC). Assists students and alumni to develop and follow sound career plans that are consistent with their personal values, interests, goals, and career paths.

POSITION: CAREER ADVISOR
STATUS: Part time
DEPARTMENT: Career Services
DIVISION: Student Development
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Non-union
REPORTS TO: Director, Career Services
PLACEMENT: Professional staff, grade H08
MINIMUM PAY RATE: $25.29 per hour

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student and alumni population at the college is diverse in race, ethnicity, culture, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides career planning and job search services to students and alumni of Joliet Junior College (JJC). Assists students and alumni to develop and follow sound career plans that are consistent with their personal values, interests, goals, and career paths.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate outreach initiatives and career-focused programming for JJC alumni and students.

2. Advise diverse students and alumni with job seeking skills; Provide information regarding resume writing, networking, and interviewing and access to job postings and student employment information.

3. Assess individual student and alumni needs, help develop educational/employment goals, make recommendations, and track and evaluate student progress.

4. Coordinate, design and implement career-related presentations and events such as the Alumni Lunch & Learn Virtual Series, Alumni at Work Virtual Panel, and the Alumni Employer Advisory Board in collaboration with the Director of Career Services and the Employer Relations Coordinator.

5. Career coach students and alumni on career exploration, and goal setting by facilitating awareness of their work-related strengths, interests, values and understanding of the world of work.

6. Work closely with the Career Services team to connect students and alumni with appropriate experiential learning, internship and employment opportunities that will aid in clarifying future career goals and exploring career interests.

7. Coordinate the assessment of career exploration and employment resources and programs, evaluate effectiveness, and make recommendations.

8. Select, administer, and interpret a variety of assessment instruments including the Strong Interest Inventory and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).

9. Collaborate with academic departments to strengthen communication with and between the Career Services Center, Alumni Relations, students, alumni, and faculty and promote career exploration/planning services, activities, and programs.

10. Market, plan, and promote Career Services Center events, programs, and initiatives.

11. Provide online and/or remote career coaching to students and alumni utilizing current technology.

12. Advise students at other JJC campuses and sites as assigned.

13. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

14. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. One (1) year of experience with career or workforce or vocational advising.

3. Ability to guide diverse students and/or alumni through the career development process (self-assessment, career exploration, decision-making, and job search strategies).

4. Working knowledge of current topics, issues and standards in diversity, equity, and inclusion focused programs required.

5. Knowledge of career development theory/practice, job search strategies, employment trends, and current career resources.

6. Experience designing and presenting programs and workshops on career related topics.

7. Strong computer skills and familiarity with career guidance software and career assessment software.

8. Polished presentation skills with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

9. Willingness to follow ethical guidelines for career counseling and placement such as National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)

10. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s Degree.

2. Experience in administering and interpreting career assessment instruments utilized in career decision-making, such as Strengths Quest or Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) or Strong Interest Inventory.

3. Career coaching or advising experience in a higher education.

4. Experience working with diverse students and/or alumni, employer contacts, and job development.

5. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.

6. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Normal office physical demands.

2. Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are performed hybrid indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION DATE

Immediate Consideration

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

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