Job summary
Job overview
The Career Advisor at The Catholic University of America provides high quality career advising and development services to undergraduate, graduate, and alumni populations, supporting student career success and institutional goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The advisor delivers career counseling, plans and executes programs and workshops, collaborates with faculty and staff for outreach, cultivates employer and alumni relationships, and uses various technologies to support student career development and track progress.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a projected salary of $53,300 annually; no additional benefits or bonuses are specified in the description.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of career-related higher education experience preferred, with strong counseling skills, knowledge of career services, proficiency in MS Office and Google Apps, and the ability to use or learn job/internship posting databases and presentation software.
Work environment and culture
The role emphasizes collaboration, high standards, quality service, and responsiveness to a diverse student population within a student-centered office environment.
Company information
The Catholic University of America is an institution focused on student recruitment, retention, and career development aligned with its mission and strategic direction.
Team overview
The advisor works as part of an active team within the career services office, collaborating with academic departments and student-facing offices.
Unique job features
The job involves both in-person and virtual advising, use of various career assessments and technologies, and engagement with diverse student groups through presentations and workshops.
Company overview
The Catholic University of America, located in Washington, D.C., is a private research university affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, engineering, and theology. The university generates revenue through tuition fees, research grants, and donations. Founded in 1887 by the U.S. Catholic bishops, it holds a unique position as the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, emphasizing a commitment to academic excellence and Catholic intellectual tradition.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in career advising, especially your ability to support undergraduate, graduate, and alumni populations through both in-person and virtual services, aligning with The Catholic University of America's mission and student-centered approach.
Emphasize your skills in program and event planning, presentation capabilities, and your collaborative work with faculty, staff, and student organizations to enhance career development initiatives.
Apply through multiple platforms such as The Catholic University of America's official career page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your chances of visibility and consideration.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the career services division or related student support offices at The Catholic University of America; start conversations by complimenting their recent programs or asking about how they integrate career advising with student engagement and retention efforts.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description like 'career advising,' 'student engagement,' 'program development,' 'career counseling principles,' 'presentation skills,' and specific technologies such as 'EAB advising system' and 'LinkedIn.'
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