Career Advisor I

Job TitleCareer Advisor I Agency Texas A&M International University Department Career Services Proposed Minimum Salary$17.54 hourly Job LocationLaredo, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Job Summary The Career Advisor I, under general supervision, provides professional career guidance and services to students and alumni. Fosters relationships in the community for the development of employment and internship opportunities and assists with employer relations activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists in maintaining, identifying, and developing contacts with internal and external organizations for the purpose of expanding and enhancing the Co-op and Internship programs. Provides employers with resumes and other documents for qualified students seeking full-time, internship, co-op, part-time, and research positions. Provides career coaching and advisement to students and alumni regarding career development, career planning, and other facets of career education. Coordinates the supervision, management, implementation, and evaluation of University outreach programs. Coordinates programs and activities that assist students and alumni with job placement and admission into graduate and professional schools. Assists with sponsored events and activities, such as career fairs, award programs, etc. Administers and interprets career interest inventories and career assessments that assist students and alumni in the career decision making process. Coordinates and conducts program assessments and surveys, and reports results for recommendation of enhancement and improvement of programs. Records/maintains statistics and pertinent data and compiles in the form of reports. Conducts workshops, seminars, and other presentations to students, faculty, employers, and alumni groups on career and professional development topics. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelors degree. Experience Two years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Education and Experience Masters degree. Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: Word processing and spreadsheet applications. Career coaching and advisement. Career assessment software and career and student development theories. Job market trends. Ability to: Multitask and work cooperatively with others. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills. Preferred Knowledge and Abilities Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensing / Professional Certification None. Physical Requirements None. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Supervision of Others This position generally does not supervise employees. Other Requirements Evening and weekend work may be required. Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions. Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. Salary: $17.54/hourly INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you Submit the application materials. The software does not allow you to Save your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include: Resume Cover Letter 3 -5 professional references and their full contact information Unofficial transcripts (if applicable) All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community. TAMIU provides over 7000 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs, built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Business. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines. TAMIU prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of lives for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities. Texas A&M International University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (956) 326-2360. 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