Career and Internship Advisor

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Assigned Duties) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides individual and group career advisement including but not limited to conversations about linking major to career, industry / career exploration, resume critique, mock interviews, and salary negotiation with students. Works closely with faculty and staff to administer the Internship and Co-op (experiential education) program in their assigned college(s). Works with Career Planning and Development's Employer Relations team to make industry connections for students, for the purposes of programming, and to increase recruitment activity. Conducts campus wide workshops and networking events.

Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists students with resume and cover letter writing, interview tips, job or internship search strategies, salary negotiation, career exploration, and more
2. Partners with campus partners, specifically Owl Advising, to better serve the career-related needs of students who may be undeclared/in focus areas rather than declared majors
3. Creates specific programmatic offerings for undeclared/focus area students in order to assist them in generating career goals and their relation to a major
4. Develop a deep understanding and competency of career exploration resources
5. Working to promote the importance of the internship and cooperative education programs to their students, while maintaining a liaison relationship with faculty and administrators regarding the processing of and registration for for-credit internships and co-ops
6. Performs classroom, campus, and orientation presentations to students at the request of faculty or departmental staff
7. Participates in office events including Student Professional Development Conference, Senior Cookout, Industry Exploration Nights, all Job and Internship Fairs, Networking Nights, Job Fair Prep Days and more
8. Works collaboratively with faculty and administrators in assigned college(s) to develop and offer career development content at appropriate timing
9. Works closely with the Employer Relations team in Career Planning and Development to cultivate opportunities of interest for assigned college(s)

Required QualificationsEducational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted Georgia driver's license

Required Experience
Two (2) years related or transferable experience (can include graduate assistantships in a Masters program)

Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Handshake or other CRM software

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Higher Education Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Has an understanding of Career Development best practices
Understands the relationship between Student Affairs and Academic Affairs

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i. e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia 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 on-line at / 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 on-line at / usg. edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw. edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchas.