Career Development Advisor - Seattle, WA Campus

Preferred candidates for the Career Development Advisor position will have:

• Worked in a student/career-focused environment and have a professional background in experiential learning, preferably in the technology education space, AND/OR, worked as a technical recruiter, technical hiring manager, or in a similar function.

• An understanding of industry hiring and employment trends relevant to Seattle degree programs (e.g. computer science, analytics, project management, information systems) and the ability to conduct independent research in these areas.

• The ability to lead projects and navigate across university divisions; a detail-oriented multi-tasker.

• Strong communication skills and an interest in working in a highly collaborative roles with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and external partners.

• Strong presentation and workshop facilitation skills.

• Flexibility and an interest in wearing multiple hats; the Seattle campus is growing so this role will require comfort with evolving priorities.

• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds; familiarity with international student work authorization processes (CPT/OPT) in the U.S. is a plus.

• Excellent skills in relationship building, event planning, marketing, public relations and database management.

• Experience working with professional master’s students is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree with at least 3-5 years or equivalent experience supporting career development at a higher education institution or job-focused training program (e.g. bootcamp/workforce development).

Additional attributes:

• Forward thinking and innovative, in alignment with Northeastern’s strategic plan and initiatives (“Beyond 2025”).

• Can connect with students from different cultures, backgrounds and lived experiences in-person and virtually to help them become career ready and progress on their journey.

• Passion for networking and making new connections with regional employers.

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences and maintain confidentiality around complex and sensitive issues for the purposes of compliance with applicable federal and state laws, as well as Northeastern guidelines.