Career Advisor-Temporary

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 19 May 2024

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Career Advisor-Temporary
Position Number TN0281-05-10-24
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH College of Engineering and Tech
Department Homepage https://cet.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Career Advisor-Temporary
Working Title Career Advisor-Temporary
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $40,000 - $44,000
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category Non-Faculty Staff Professional
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) consists of four academic departments (Computer Science, Construction Management, Engineering, and Technology Systems), the Student Success Center, and the Center for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering. Enrolling nearly 3,000 students, the CET and its departments offer nine BS degree programs, nine MS degree programs, multiple graduate certificates, and participation in a multi-university PhD consortium program. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, the college’s nearly 130 faculty and staff engage in fundamental and applied research, professional and community service, and local and regional industry support. The Student Success Center (SSC) collaborates with departments and programs to provide holistic support, advice, and counseling to all CET students. The SSC includes a subsidiary office, the Career Development and Leadership Center (CDLC), providing career counseling and other services to engage students in career exploration, professional development, and job searching leading to internship and post-graduation employment.
Job Duties
This temporary position will fulfill the job duties of career advisor, collaborate with CET faculty and staff on development of action plans to expand student engagement in career exploration and development, and engage in research to identify best practices for an expanded alumni and peer mentoring program focused on career exploration. A CET Director of Industry Relations will serve as supervisor for this temporary position. Specific duties and percentages are as follows:
Career Advisor (50%)
· Coach and/or advise undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni to provide career and major exploration, resume, and cover letter review, mock interviews, job search strategies, and general professional development.
· Identify and provision access to career exploration resources to help students find the most appropriate fit for an academic major/minor and related careers.
· Facilitate classroom presentations and activities around a large variety of career development and professional development topics.
· Assist SSC staff by participating in all scheduled Summer Orientation sessions for new students, introducing them to the CDLC, its mission and services.
· Other duties as may be assigned by supervisor or designee.
Career Exploration and Professional Development Research (25%)
· Carry out research to identify current trends and best practices in career development to inform the development of the college’s strategic action plans for expanding student engagement in career exploration and professional development
· Collaborate with CET and SSC faculty and staff to develop and implement action plans for expanding student engagement in career exploration and professional development
Develop and Implement Pilot Program for Alumni/Peer Educator Program (25%)
· Carry out research to identify best practices in existing programs at other universities for an alumni and student-staffed career coaching and mentoring program
· Collaborate with CET and SSC faculty and staff to develop and implement action plans to launch the “CS Career Development Program”, an alumni/peer educator pilot program in the Department of Computer Science focused on expanding student engagement in career exploration and professional development
· Assist departments in developing and updating alumni and industry partner databases integrated with the college’s CRM (Salesforce) in support of the pilot program(s)
Minimum Education/Experience
Master’s degree from an appropriately accredited university
Documented experience in career advising in a college/university setting
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
· Knowledge of employer recruitment strategies, job market trends, occupational, career and employment information sources
· Experience in Career Services, Advising, Residence Life, Enrollment Management or other student related area in higher education.
· Ability to interact with a diverse student, staff, and faculty population.
· Demonstrated skill in establishing effective working relationships with staff of all levels, faculty, academic personnel, employers, and alumni.
· Experience and proficiency with incorporating the use of technology to deliver services.
· Excellent writing, presentation, and organizational skills preferred.
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Ebony Applewhite-Wiggins ECU College of Engineering and Technology, 1000 E. 5th Street, Mail stop 507, Greenville, NC 27858. The candidate of choice will also be required to provide an original transcript.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 05/17/2024
Open Until Filled No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. 05/19/2024
Initial Screening Begins 05/20/2024
Rank Level Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/71238
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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