JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Career Advisor

Department: Student Success and Engagement

Reports To: Director of Career Services

Work Hours: 35

Status: Full Time

FSLA Classification: Exempt

Creation/Revision Date: February 2023

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MISSION

Rosemont College is a community of lifelong learners dedicated to academic excellence and fostering joy in the pursuit of knowledge. Rosemont College seeks to develop in all members of the community open and critical minds, the ability to make reasoned moral decisions, and a sense of responsibility to serve others in our global society.

Rooted in Catholicism, Rosemont welcomes all faiths and is guided by the principles of Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus to meet the needs of the time.

Rosemont College values: Trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person; Diversity with a commitment to building an international community; Persistence and courage in promoting justice with compassion; Care for the Earth as our common home.

SUMMARY

The General Education curriculum contains an experiential education requirement for all undergraduate students. To support this requirement, The Office of Career Services assists with the development and coordination of internships, service learning, and undergraduate research experiences. The Career Advisor will act as an ambassador for student participation in experiential learning as a critical element of their holistic academic experience by developing and coordinating high-quality internship and experiential learning opportunities for students in the Undergraduate College. Primary responsibilities include advising students, internship development and coordination, faculty and employer relations, presentations, and program management.

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE*

• Build upon an established system of best practices for experiential learning and manage a comprehensive internship program with an emphasis on equitable access and expanding student participation in quality internships and experiential learning experiences.

• Collaborate with campus partners to implement strategies that advance the college's emphasis on student participation in experiential learning as a critical component of the overall academic experience and process of bridging theory to practice;
• Manage full life-cycle of internship programs, including marketing of opportunities, and preparation, application and evaluation of program participants.
• Prepare, coach, and advise students regarding all phases of internship preparation including assistance with internship search, resume/cover letter writing, and interview preparation.
• Assist students with identifying and applying to appropriate internship experiences; monitor their progress throughout the internship.
• Make presentations to classes, student groups, parent orientations, etc. to promote Internship Program and provide professional development opportunities.
• Work with the Assistant Director to collect, analyze and prepare internship statistics and assessments, as required.

• All other related duties at the direction of the Director of Career Services.

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  PLEASE NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibility that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibility and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Higher Education experience Preferred
• Related experience in an administrative position within Career Services or department of like with emphasis in internship, experiential learning, study abroad, etc.
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Demonstrated supervisory and team-building skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to complete projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to work within strict deadlines
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work extended hours as needed
• Detail oriented and organized
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work weekends as needed
• Ability / availability to travel
• Capable of being a positive representative of the College mission
• Proficient with Microsoft® Office Products (specifically, Word and Excel)
• Proficiency with Internet to use as resource, research and work tool
• Good interpersonal skills – ability to work well with Faculty, Students and Staff
• Excellent oral communication skills (i.e., ability to deal effectively with others; speak professionally on the phone, etc.)

ENVIRONMENT

• Occasionally: Works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasionally: Exposed to extreme noise level
• Regularly: Exposed to indoor conditions
• Occasionally: Exposed to outdoor weather and temperature extremes
• Occasionally: The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH

• Occasionally: Required to lift up to 25 lbs and carry a distance of 10 feet

PHYSICAL MOVEMENT

• Routinely: The person in this position needs to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Regularly: Balance: Maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching or running
• Regularly: Climbing: Required to climb stairs
• Routinely: Sitting: Required to remain seated in a normal position for long periods of time
• Occasionally: Standing: Required to stand for long periods of time
• Occasionally: Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one worksite to another or about the campus.

HEARING / SPEAKING / VISION

• Routinely: Required to talk and hear
• Routinely: Close vision (clear vision at 2inches or less)
• Routinely: Ability to distinguish colors
• Routinely: Able to see and read computer screens
• Routinely: Able to read fine print and/or normal size print

MACHINERY USAGE

• Occasionally: Motor Vehicle: Van

OFFICE MACHINERY USAGE

Regularly / Routinely / Occasionally

• Occasionally: Fax Machine
• Routinely: Personal Computer
• Routinely: Photocopier / Printer
• Routinely: Telephone

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Rosemont College is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. It is our intent that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.