Position Details

Position Details

Job TitleCAREER ADVISORPosition Number8101944Job CategoryUniversity StaffJob TypeFull-TimeFLSA StatusExemptCampusChicago-Water Tower CampusDepartment NameCAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTERLocation CodeCAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER (02045A)Is this split and/or fully grant funded? NoDuties and Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:
Provides career advising to current students (undergraduates and graduate students) and alumni. Loyola’s Career Development Center (CDC) utilizes a liaison model of program and service delivery. Liaison career advisors will develop and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders related to their affiliated schools/college/institute, including but not limited to, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and employers. This position is expected to work primarily, though not exclusively with Humanities disciplines and the School of Communication. This role will require regular time spent at both Water Tower and Lake Shore campuses.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Associate Director, the Career Advisor assists students, across their college experience and after graduation, in career development and job readiness. The Career Advisor (through individual, group, and/or electronic media) assists students in: choosing majors and careers, identifying areas of interest and strength, and developing strategies to achieve career goals.

- Apply career and identity development theory, and techniques to student advising; encourage self-assessment, self-advocacy, motivation, change, and maturation in all phases of the career development process.
- Through individual, group, and walk-in venues, provide advising on: career development issues, choosing a major, career exploration, internship and job search. process/readiness, resumes and cover letters, interviewing, and networking skills.
- Develop and deliver presentations and workshops on a variety of career education topics, tailored to student and/or campus partner need.
- Administer and interpret various career-related assessments (YouScience, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, skills and values inventories); conduct self-assessment workshops for groups of students.
- Teach one to two section(s) of UNIV 224 – Career and Life Planning Seminar (3-credit hours) or UNIV 102 Special Topics courses.
- Develop new career education materials, and assist in selection of the most current print and on-line career resources, particularly as related to the individual advisor’s affiliated LUC School, Institute, or academic departments.
- Provide information on exploring and applying for advanced studies.
- Working with the Employer Relations and Events teams, participate in the organization of annual career fair(s), as related to the Advisor’s affiliated LUC School, Institute, or academic departments.
- Occasional attendance required at scheduled evening and weekend events.
- Perform other office and University duties as required.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling or related field required and minimum of two years related experience. Familiarity with career assessments (Strong and MBTI) as well as knowledge of student development/career theory.

Qualifications

-Counselor training, LPC, or LCPC license preferred.
-Background in career advising, and direct or indirect experience in the affiliated academic areas/associated industries is required.
-Familiarity with career assessments (Holland Code and MBTI) and student development/career theory.
- Strong instructional, public speaking, and presentation skills
- Proven oral and written communication ability
- Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a contributing team member
- Experience working with faculty, staff, and/or administration to further develop programs and services for students

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

State of IL LPC or LCPC preferred

Computer Skills

Demonstrated familiarity with career-related software; Microsoft Office; Power Point or other presentation platforms; digital/social media and virtual networking strategies, including electronic portfolios (ePortfolios) and LinkedIn.

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoRequired operation of university owned vehiclesNoDoes this position require direct animal or patient contact? NoPhysical DemandsStandingWorking ConditionsIrregular HoursOpen DateClose DateSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link for Postinghttp://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/12390Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you possess a Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have at least two years of related experience?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you currently have a valid Illinois LCSW or LCPC?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents