Career Design Advisor
Position Summary
The Career Design Advisor (CDA) is a critical member of the McCree Center for Life Success staff at Mary Baldwin University. Reporting to the Director for Career and Life Design, the position involves helping students define career choices during the career exploration process, empowering students to engage in experiential learning opportunities, and interacting with residential students in various settings across campus. The CDA must also be proficient in connecting with students online
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential to the role is providing career guidance services and resources to students through programming and career advising. This includes but is not limited to working with students one-on-one, in workshops, and the classroom.
Career advising and guidance
- Prepare for and provide in-person and virtual student sessions for an average of 15 contact hours per week
- Engage students in topics that include career path exploration, resume/cover letter reviews, interview preparation, mock interviews, job/internship search strategies, and negotiating offers
- Maintain relevant meeting notes in the CRM
Programming and related activities
- Initiate outreach to and maintain strong relationships with relevant departments, student organizations, and schools within MBU
- Collaborate on McCree Center priority programs, which include connections to student employment, micro-internships, and student mentoring programs
- Create and regularly add career and life success content to the McCree Center website
- Attend McCree Center and other MBU events
Employer engagement
- Engage with the Employer Relations and Workforce team to maintain a current understanding of industries, employer landscape, and opportunities to disseminate to students
- Develop industry-specific programming, emails, and other correspondence
- In collaboration with Employer Relations and Workforce, develop activities for students that include site visits and similar activities
Occasional weekend and evening hours are required, especially during the academic year.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution
- Ability to engage and create meaningful relationships with students
- High-level customer-orientation
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to probe for deep understanding
- Excellent time management, organizational, and presentation skills
- Proficiency in computer and database maintenance
Preferred Qualifications
- A master’s degree in a business-related field, counseling, social work, college student development, student affairs, or a related area is preferred
- 2-4 years of industry experience working in business/technology, healthcare, not-for-profit, social services, or education
- Experience with Handshake or similar CRM
To Apply
Please submit a resume and detailed cover letter describing your interest and how your experience relates to the position to lifesuccess@marybaldwin.edu.