Career Advisor for Experiential Learning

Department:

Academic and Career Advising

Work Hours:

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, some evening and weekends as needed

Anticipated Start Date:

November 2, 2026

Job Summary:

The Career Advisor for Experiential Learning supports the university's strategic efforts to connect students with career development and experiential learning opportunities. Serving as part of the centralized career and advising team, this position works collaboratively with academic colleges, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners to integrate career readiness and experiential learning through the student experience. This position provides career advising and programming related to career exploration, job and internship searches, resumes, interview and networking skills, and professional development. A primary responsibility of this position is developing and expanding experiential learning opportunities, including internships, co-ops, practicums, apprenticeships, job shadowing, undergraduate research, service learning, and other career-connected experiences.

This position is supported through funding provided by the Alabama CHEER Act and related state appropriations. The position plays a role in advancing institutional performance outcomes associated with student success, retention, completion, workforce readiness, and other designated CHEER Act measures. Continuation of the position is dependent upon the continued availability of CHEER Act funding, legislative appropriations, institutional participation, satisfactory performance, and programmatic need. The incumbent is expected to support CHEER Act objectives; maintain documentation necessary for evaluating program effectiveness; collect and report required data; document best practices and continuous improvement efforts; participate in assessment and compliance activities; and perform other duties as assigned in support of University and CHEER Act priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. CHEER Act-Funded Position Statement

• This position is funded in whole or in part through the Alabama CHEER Act and is supported by state appropriations designated to advance student success, workforce development, and related institutional outcomes.
• Continuation of the position is dependent upon the continued availability of CHEER Act funding, legislative appropriations, institutional participation, satisfactory performance, and programmatic need.

2. Performance Outcome Support

• Actively support the University's CHEER Act goals, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives related to student success, retention, workforce readiness, credential attainment, career placement, and other approved program outcomes.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to implement evidence-based practices that advance CHEER Act performance measures and institutional objectives.
• Participate in activities that improve student persistence, completion, experiential learning, workforce pathway development, and other designated CHEER Act outcomes, as applicable to the position.

3. Data Collection, Reporting, and Documentation

• Maintain accurate and timely records of activities, services, interventions, and program outcomes.
• Collect, track, and report data necessary to demonstrate achievement of program objectives and state-required performance metrics.
• Assist with preparation of reports, assessments, audits, program reviews, and documentation required by institutional leadership, external agencies, and funding authorities.

4. Best Practices and Continuous Improvement

• Identify, document, and share effective practices, innovative approaches, and program improvements that contribute to student success and workforce development outcomes.
• Participate in assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of operational procedures, process documentation, training materials, and other resources that support sustainability and scalability of successful initiatives.

5. Collaboration and Program Compliance

• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, external partners, and community stakeholders to achieve CHEER Act objectives.
• Maintain compliance with all University, state, federal, and CHEER Act-related policies, procedures, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Participate in meetings, training, and planning activities associated with CHEER Act implementation and assessment.

6. Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental, divisional, institutional, and CHEER Act-related priorities.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Business, Education, Integrated Studies or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Business, Education, Integrated Studies or related field plus higher education experience or work experience related to experiential learning opportunities

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial Transcripts (official required upon hire)

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
• Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
• RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
• 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
• Medical (PEEHIP)
• Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer, and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.