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Job Description

Career Services’ mission is to assist all Illinois State University students with developing, evaluating, and implementing career decisions. The Career Advisor specifically serves Illinois State University’s diverse body of students and alumni for this purpose and makes a personal and professional commitment to their intercultural competence.

Career Advisors facilitate presentations, conduct individual and group advising sessions to assist students with finding opportunities that align with their values, interests, goals, and career path. Advisors also support students and alumni in the areas of career development, career readiness, résumé preparation, interview preparation, and many other career-related topics. Each Career Advisor serves as a liaison to multiple academic departments (or clusters) and collaborates as needed to support the academic and career needs of students. The Career Advisor will be present for and assist in the planning and execution of programs, fairs and events hosted by Career Services and will also represent Career Services at university-sponsored events as needed.

Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree
2. One (1) year of full time or part time equivalent experience advising, teaching, counseling, or working in career services.
(Note: Master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for 12 months of work experience)
3. Ability to guide diverse students and/or alumni through the career development process (self-assessment, career exploration, decision-making, and job search strategies)
4. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
5. Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to effectively counsel/advise college students.
7. Thorough understanding of career development and career readiness.
8. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with a variety of internal and external constituents.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Master's degree in Counseling, Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education Administration, or related field. Knowledge of career development theory/practice, job search strategies, employment trends, and current career resources.
2. Demonstrated ability to advise/counsel, plan, organize, and implement programs.
3. Experience and knowledge about careers and internships in the STEM disciplines.
4. Experience developing and conducting career development workshops, advising sessions, and student action plans.
5. Proven ability to work with administrators, faculty, and staff.
6. Direct experience in career planning/development and demonstrated ability to utilize career development technology.
7. Understanding of career development theory.
8. Experience administering and interpreting career assessment instruments utilized in career decision-making, such as the Focus 2 Career Assessment and Strong Interest Inventory.

Salary

$4,223 per month

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Mackenzie Chapman
Phone Number	309-438-8311
Address
Comments	Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position. Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, must be submitted prior to the application deadline. Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Mackenzie Chapman Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled. Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.