Career & Academic Advisor

Career Services Department

Grant Funded Position - Continued Employment Pending Grant Renewal

SALARY

$38,700

LOCATION

Daytona Beach Campus

JOB TYPE

Fulltime

POSITION

#11896

POSTED

7/5/2023

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled

How would you like to work for a dynamic, innovative and growing State College? Daytona State has trained the future leaders of Volusia and Flagler Counties and beyond for more than 65 years. Our graduates serve in the critical fields of healthcare, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, cybersecurity, digital media and more. We want you to be part of our team!

We offer competitive salaries, excellent health, dental and life insurance plans, and the opportunity to participate in the Florida Retirement System. Employees also enjoy a wide range of other incentives such as professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, free use of our aquatic and fitness centers, discounts on cultural events, generous leave policies and more.

We're honored to be included in Orlando Business Journal's "Best Employers in Volusia County" rankings.

You belong here!

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and at least one (1) year of career advising or related professional experience. Must have knowledge of academic and occupational programs, labor market databases and the ability to analyze and address the educational and personal needs of students.

Working Hours: Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. This position requires the employee to work evening and weekend hours and during special community events. This position is also required to work at each College location and late nights as scheduled. In district travel is required and the applicant must have reliable transportation.

Key Responsibilities: This is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

* Advise students regarding major exploration, career choices & pathways, goals, strengths, occupations, resumes, cover letters and interviewing.

* Coordinates Job Fairs & employment opportunities. Advise and registers students and companies for on campus interviews. Swerve as a liaison between employers, faculty, staff, and students.

* Promotes services and resources, maintains, and develops activities to highlight career exploration programs and databases, and disseminate through workshops and classroom presentations, and communication campaigns.

* Maintains job development database to track student activity, employer contacts, confirmations, and student placements. Generates reports on the number of new alliances through various outreach efforts.

* Cultivates targeted employment opportunities and messaging for students by working directly with employers in the community.

* Maintains and updates Career Services website as needed. Maintains record system for assigned area and processes daily paperwork.

* Maintains accurate spreadsheets with Career Advisor placement statistics. Provides supervisor with weekly, monthly and annual placement comparisons for goal setting.

* Provides academic and career advising for students during peak registration periods.

* Provide other advising and administrative support as required to accomplish the mission and goals of Career Services, and Daytona State College.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

* Exceptional marketing, communication, and presentation skills.

* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

* Ability to develop and meet goals and be flexible to match the demands of the students and department.

* Knowledge of social media techniques, and ability to stay abreast of best practices in social media.

* Applicant must be able to take direction, work with a diverse population of students and staff and employers.

* Proficiency with common office software.

* Must be able to work effectively, professionally and with minimum supervision.

* Ability to prioritize and coordinate projects.

* Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks are required.

For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach.

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