Career Advisor

​• Provide individual career and graduate/professional school-advising for students/alumni of all academic majors. Assist students seeking internships, co-ops, and/or full-time positions. Help students choosing a major/career or considering graduate/professional school. Administer and interpret career-related assessment instruments.

• Prepare instructional materials on career services, career development, and various elements of the co-op/internship/job-search process. Present related orientations, workshops, and instructional programs. Teach the career planning course, CEP 101: Career Planning, as assigned.

• Conduct outreach activities and serve as liaison between the Norse Network Hub and appropriate employers, NKU offices, departments, and student groups. Assist in creating newsletters and marketing materials to promote services and programs of the Norse Network Hub.

• Assist in the administration of job/career fairs, on-campus recruiting, and related events. Coordinate specialized career events on campus as assigned.

• Be familiar with Norse Network Hub policies, procedures, and maintain an ongoing awareness of all programs and activities. Participate in appropriate professional development activities. Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Norse Network Hub. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Prepare and maintain pertinent records and reports associated with assigned responsibilities.

• Develop and maintain familiarity/expertise with resources pertinent to the career interests of students.​

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge and experience advising students/clients in career development and employment issues.
• Also prefer some knowledge and experience using computerized assessments such as Discover or Focus II.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Well-developed organizational abilities with a high attention to detail.
• Comfortable planning and executing events/programs.
• High energy level, team-player, strong initiative, and work ethic.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software and Internet applications.
• Willingness to work some extended hours, including some evenings as needed.
 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree in counseling, college student personnel, or related field strongly preferred
• Required experience in a college/university career center for a minimum of 1 year
• Certification and/or competency in assessments such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory desired but not required.