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Career Advisor

Valencia College

Job Description

Position Number SE0350.00000

Position Title Career Advisor

Job Type Staff

FT/PT Full-Time

Employee Class Description C2-Staff (ed. support)

General Position Description General Position Description Assists students in the exploration of different career options through self-assessment and discovery.

Grade 2027

Exemption Status Non-Exempt

Posting Number S2766P

Location(s) Orlando, FL 32825 - East Campus

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs) Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs) Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Posting Start Date 09/06/2024

Posting End Date 09/20/2024

Open Until Filled No

Quicklink for Posting https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/36772

Salary Range $ 44,389 - $ 49,938 per year

 

Description of Job Function Description of Job Function

  1. Assists students in making their career and life plans based on a review of assessment information, past performances, and future educational and vocational goals.
  2.  Provides direction and resources related to the research of major and transfer requirement at other institutions.
  3. Advises students on choosing the appropriate classes for their major and career/transfer goals.
  4. Educates students about the interview process, including: application, resume and cover letter writing, portfolios, and interview techniques.
  5. Assists with daily operations of the Career Center, publicizes services, hours, and career materials available to students, faculty and the community.
  6. Provides developmental advising related to goal setting, career planning, and educational planning.
  7. Orients students to My Career Planner.
  8. Maintains accurate records regarding utilization of materials and services.
  9. Advises students about careers.
  10. Accesses, inputs and retrieves data from a computer.

 

Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable

Required Minimum Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Preferred Education & Field of Study Preferred Education & Field of Study Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Type of Experience Preferred Type of Experience Experience working in an educational services department dealing with educational records.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of college’s policies and procedures.

Knowledge of educational policies and graduation requirements of multiple colleges and universities.

Knowledge of current career trends

Skilled in interpersonal communications and interviewing procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to work independently and as a team member with flexibility and thoroughness in the performance of assigned duties.

Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

 

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making. The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * In this position, the Career Advisor will primarily advise students in the Career Center. Please explain your experience in career development and employment readiness advising with adult learners and/or post-secondary students.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Do you have experience working with students in an educational setting? If so, please explain.

    (Open Ended Question)

 

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume/Vita
Optional Documents
  1. Veterans Preference Verification Documentation
  2. Reference Letter 1
  3. Reference Letter 2
  4. Reference Letter 3
  5. Other Documents

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