Career Advisor
Job ID: 293466
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
Augusta University Career Services provides comprehensive and personalized career guidance for students through: career and major exploration, job search preparation, employment support (part and full-time, internships, and more), and professional development programming (workshops, career fairs, networking and more). By aligning career preparation with academic planning, we empower students with strategies for long-term career success.
Job Summary
Provide career/professional development guidance and support to students and recent graduates on the Health Sciences campus, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Partner with employers, faculty, and campus services in facilitating career development programs and initiatives that support AU/AUMC students.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide career/professional development guidance and support to students and recent graduates on the Health Sciences campus, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Partner with employers, faculty, and campus services in facilitating career development programs and initiatives that support AU students.
REPORTING & DOCUMENTATION MANAGEMENT: Document student appointment notes and follow-up efforts (email, phone, drop in, etc.) with students and keep them updated weekly. Collect and report employment data monthly (internships, career employment, student employment, etc,). Collaborate with the Director who has oversight responsibility for comprehensive data collection. Generate/calculate Career Services monthly reports on student appointments, services, on-campus recruitment, programming initiatives, and other areas designated by the Director to assist with benchmarking office services continuously.
TECHNOLOGY: Maintain an expert status on all aspects of technology in career exploration and job search resources to assist students and employers (licensed career services software, websites, technology in the job search, etc.). Maintain all databases and student files pertinent to the management of office documentation for monthly, semester, and annual reporting purposes. Maintain quality control measures through the Career Services employment system daily by monitoring new user updates and resumes loaded for accuracy; reviewing new jobs posted for employer follow-up; pulling reports as needed to benchmark data; and assisting managers with projects related to the system. Utilize Banner, PeopleSoft, Institutional Research reports, and other campus information resources to generate relevant data for verifications, reporting, etc.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT: Coordinate college-specific outreach, programming, and customized seminars, workshops, and programs based on student needs assessment and faculty requests. Work with and advise faculty and college administrators on methods to enhance the quality of experiential learning/career development opportunities. Seek to nurture and expand departmental participation in what we do.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTION: Develops services, programming, workshops, and events that support the tailored professional development and preparation needs of students, including specific academic disciplines assigned. Manage and assist with career development programs for students, campus, and employers (e.g. Career Exploration Programs, job fairs, etiquette dinners, graduate school planning, etc.). Serve as lead manager for at least department-wide program annually. Plan, develo,p and execute marketing efforts for designated programs and services to facilitate optimal outreach (development/dissemination of flyers, newsletters, career development content, promotion of office events via social media, Campus Calendar, and other technology resources). Research, plan, develop, and implement innovative programming and resources to complement academic and student services as market trends and client needs change.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT: Identifies and addresses issues related to individual student development such as motivation, career indecision, self-efficacy and decision making that impact success. Educates constituents about the tools, resources and services available to assist in their career planning and goal attainment. Generate marketing materials to help promote Career Services programs/resources to students and to promote services to defined academic areas. Assist other departments with special programs to assist in retention of students, promote career planning awareness/resources, and support the promotion of career services offerings.
EMPLOYER DEVELOPMENT & RELATIONS: Build partnerships between the university and external communities (business, the public sector, and not-for-profit entities) to facilitate employment and career services programs for students. Expand and nurture employer relationships to benefit the office and academic disciplines served through outreach, site visits, mail/email campaigns, marketing, and facilitation of partnerships with employers and academic programs. Work closely with employers regarding their hiring needs in designated majors or as determined by the office, which includes the facilitation of job postings, conducting resume referrals, employer follow-up, marketing, etc. Facilitate all on-campus recruitment initiatives in designated majors or as requested by the office to include scheduling, marketing, and site coordination on event days. Monitor and document the successful employment of students/graduates. Represent Career Services at various corporate and campus functions to gain exposure across the community, state, and region.
CAREER CENTER PROFESSIONALISM/TEAMWORK/LEADERSHIP: Maintain professional affiliations/memberships in organizations to represent the university and Career Services. Focus on areas for professional development to keep ahead of trends in managing program areas. This includes conferences, workshops, technology instruction, and reading resources pertinent to specific areas of management. Conduct all roles/responsibilities as a professional model to students and as a professional representative of the university to the community (attire, attitude, cooperative spirit, social media, confidentiality, and professional demeanor). Always maintain positive customer service relations with internal and external customers by being polite, punctual, flexible, organized, and accessible. Establish seamless communication with Career Services colleagues to keep informed of office initiatives/needs in various areas, collaborate and problem-solve office issues and needs in a timely and professional manner.
: Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university required, in Counseling/Higher Education Administration or related area.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer work experience in higher education, counseling, or in an employment services area. Experience in career services is desired. Technology experience with web-based career software and database/spreadsheet experience is helpful.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Knowledge of career counseling and student development theories and practices to help students achieve success.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Outgoing and engaging demeanor to encourage student rapport and on/off-campus support of the area.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast, multi-tasking environment.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
Ability to make sound judgments, solve problems, and identify solutions.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=293466&PostingSeq=1
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