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Position Number: 4241278
Location: Henderson, NV
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Career Advisor

Nevada State College (NSC) appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nsc.edu.

Job Description

Nevada State College (NSC) invites applications for the position of Career Advisor for Juniors, Seniors, and Alumni. This position works within the Career Services Center to prepare and support a wide variety of students and alumni in achieving their educational, professional and career goals. Duties include providing career advising and education on topics such as, but not limited to, career exploration and/or major exploration, career planning and implementation, job and internship search, application material review (resumes, cover letters, personal statements), grad school search and planning, interview skills, career assessment, basic budgeting and more. In addition to providing career advising services, the position will also oversee the design and implementation of 4-5 career-related programs and initiatives each semester that directly support the career and professional needs of Junior and Senior students.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Nevada State College, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), NSC is a college where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 14% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 24% are White, and 9% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the college and progress its mission, the college dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of NSC, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities:

Career Advising & Education

Effectively guide students and alumni on strategic exploration of careers that correlate to their major, skills/abilities and interests using motivational interview techniques, career development theories and web-based career exploration tools.
Advise students on application development for job/internship positions and graduate school including personal statements, CVs and resumes, cover letters, obtaining letters of recommendation and professional references, etc.
Educate and advise students on job search strategies (e.g., Networking, LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake) and job search tracking.
Assist with interview preparation and conduct evaluated mock interviews.
Support students and alumni at all stages of the process of considering, preparing for, and applying to a wide range of graduate/professional school programs.
Assist students in finding experiential learning opportunities to further their skills building and career development both on and off-campus; Alternative Spring Breaks, club/org involvement, volunteering, job shadowing and more.
Educate students on applicable employment-related laws and regulations (e.g., ADA, DACA, etc.) affecting their career goals.
Educate students on how to identify trustworthy job and internship postings including what "red flags" to be aware of to ensure their safety in a job or internship search process.

Program & Event Management

In coordination with CSC staff, plan and execute 4-5 career-development events/workshops/programs each semester (Fall & Spring) based on student input and need.
Oversee event logistics and create marketing materials/communication to effectively promote CSC events/workshops/programs to faculty, staff, and students.
Conduct classroom and student organization presentations on various graduate/professional school topics and career-related topics as requested.

Additional Responsibilities

Represent the Career Services Center at admission/recruiting events, student orientation programs, and community networking events; occasional evening and weekend hours required.
Research and develop career support/resource materials to be utilized in workshops, social media, and office website.
Connect with Assistant Director of Employer Relations and conduct individual career and employment research to stay current on trends, markets, and career sectors.
Assist in the supervision of student workers.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a regionally accredited institution.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in higher education, career/workforce development, or advising/tutoring/coaching or the like with students in a high school or post-secondary setting.
Experience working with diverse students (i.e., first generation, low income, "non-traditional" students, racial/ethnic minorities, Dreamers, etc.).
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and engage with individuals through 1:1 advising, classroom presentations, and career-related workshops.
Strong understanding and competency of student development, student development theory and/or career development theories.
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (NSC does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, education, or related field.
Knowledge and skills in career coaching and career development trends.
Experience in event/program planning and management.
Experience with CSM/CRM software (e.g., Handshake).
Knowledge of core professional career readiness competencies (NACE; National Association of Colleges & Employers).

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $47,500. Nevada State College offers excellent benefits, including 15.50% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and the choice of three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

NSC employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSC, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSC and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nsc.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State College;
Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State College does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nevada State College

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NSC-external/job/NSC---Henderson/Career-Advisor_R0137146-1