Senior Career Advisor Support, Career Center

Reports to: Assistant Director, Career Advising and Scholarship Engagement

Purpose: In coordination with the assistant director, Career Advising and Scholarship Engagement program, the job holder will be responsible to implement a comprehensive career advising program to support students and alumni throughout their career planning and job search processes. He/she will also provide career services to undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual career advising to undergraduate and graduate students, and alumni to help them in clarifying their career interests and to support their short and long-term career planning process, through scheduled appointments, and walk-in hours
• Guide students in researching majors and relevant careers; exploring interests, values, and skills; and identifying academic/career options
• Educate students on means of researching corporate and industry Information; developing networking leads; exploring the job market trends; and following professional conduct throughout the job search process
• Design and conduct career development workshops tailored for undergraduate/graduate students and alumni and analyze students' feedback and follow up on their recommendations
• Administer and interpret self-assessment instruments, and advise students/alumni on how to utilize the outcomes in career decision-making
• Conduct individual resume critique and mock interview sessions to students and alumni
• Review, critique, and activate resumes and cover letters on CareerWeb
• Plan and organize an annual Graduate Study Fair with participation from international universities, institutes and organizations offering graduate study opportunities/scholarships
• Conduct Career Center orientation sessions among students to encourage early career planning
• Work closely with the supervisor to tailor and implement career programs targeting undergraduate students' career planning and job search needs
• Plan and implement career programs to address the needs of graduate students in collaboration with the graduate student office/association
• Solicit and send tailored digital content and LinkedIn learning pathways to students
• Collaborate with international universities to conduct on-campus graduate study information sessions
• Update graduate study and scholarship pages on website
• Edit, update and send out the weekly bulletin Career Connections sent to undergraduates
• Edit and contribute in writing career-related news/articles to be included onto the Career Center website and in office publications as needed
• Recruit, train, and supervise a pool of selected students, peer career advisors, on annual basis to provide resume critiques, interviewing tips and general career resources library orientations to peer students
• Collaborate with the different academic departments to develop and deliver career modules
• Analyze and report on career advising and counseling activities annually and bi-annually
• Report on career advising areas of strengths and weaknesses that need to be addressed and present recommendations for improvement and enhancement
• Identify potential eligible students for the Scholarship Engagement Program and provide them with the required guidance and coaching throughout their junior and senior years to meet eligibility criteria
• Develop a thorough understanding of the relevant scholarships’ criteria, promote scholarships on campus, and facilitate the application and selection process of The American University in Cairo (AUC) students
• Collaborate with faculty/administrators to identify and develop potential student scholars
• Perform any other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in psychology
• Master's degree in counseling or education is highly recommended

Experience:

• Minimum 7 – 10 years’ experience in the area of career counseling, human resources, career education or teaching/ training. Experience could be reduced if the candidate is a master's degree holder
• Familiarity with self-assessment tools
• Familiarity with the American system of education
• Knowledge of career development theories, approaches to career advising, and strategies to make sound, well-informed career choices
• Familiarity with job market trends and current employment practices
• Experience in computer data management and data analysis an asset

Skills:

• Effective English written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, training and supervisory skills
• Ability to counsel and teach a diverse student body and alumni
• Team-oriented work style and good analytical skill
• Experience in managing deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Fluency in spoken Arabic is preferred
• Working knowledge of Macintosh operations: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Avid Internet user

This position is open until March 22, 2023

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted.

"The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply."

“We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.”