Career & Internship Advisor

St. John's, established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Title:

Career and Internship Advisor

Department:

University Career Services

Campus:

Queens



St. John's University Career Services is seeking a Career and Internship Advisor to support students' career readiness and success in the University Career Services.

The St. John's University Career Services team strives to ensure equitable access to career resources for all students and alumni as they work towards meaningful and satisfying careers. The ideal candidate will showcase their talents by creatively engaging students, delivering high-quality career education, and creating career connections. In addition, this candidate will cultivate productive relationships with faculty and utilize technology, on-demand resources, and next-destination data and marketing analytics to meet the students where they are while advancing individual opportunities and pathways to careers.

Serving undergraduate and graduate students and alumni, the Advisor will be part of a centralized team of career professionals and support the overall effectiveness of the Career Services Department and the Division of Student Success.

St. John's values work/life balance and offers this full-time opportunity with the potential for partial remote work after an initial orientation period: typically, in the office 4-5 days per week during the semester with increased flexibility on breaks and during the summer.

Responsibilities:

• Acquire and maintain comprehensive knowledge of assigned academic programs and pedagogy to provide intentional career programming, resources, and advisement to selected populations.

• Collaborate closely with college faculty, departments, student groups, and alumni to develop and lead both foundational training and customized career-related programs.

• Maximize access to career resources for all students across St. John's University's colleges and campuses as a member of the centralized University Career Services team.

• Provide individual and group advisement to target population(s) while exploring avenues for virtual and on-demand engagement for students and alumni.

• Facilitate advanced-level career development programming for graduate-level students and other targeted groups.

• Contribute to the selection and/or development of innovative career planning and job search resources designed to enhance students' preparedness for post-graduate success.

• Remain informed of national, state, and local hiring practices, guidelines, and labor-related issues.

• Assist students in navigating the career decision-making process through activities and programs and utilizing career assessment tools when appropriate.

• Foster a productive, inclusive environment that encourages student enrollment, retention, persistence, and positive outcomes.

• Support the mission and strategic priorities of the University.

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• Minimum of three to five years of experience in career services, human resources, career coaching, corporate recruiting/business development, or related field.

• Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.

• Excellent resume, interviewing, and job search skills required.

• Ability to be collaborative, self-directed, and outcome-oriented and to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.

• Strong customer service focus on internal and external constituents and success working independently and in cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated innovative approaches that empower students to navigate the journey from college to career successfully.

• Essential familiarity with labor market and industry trends.

• Proficiency in the use of web-based software.

• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.

• Strong oral and written communication skills; experience teaching, training, or facilitating workshops.

• Proven ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to groups.

• Some local travel and evening/weekend work required.

• Master's Degree.

• Familiarity with higher education.

• Experience with on-campus recruitment.

• Knowledge of social media as a recruitment and networking tool.

• Proficiency with Handshake, Virtual Interview Platforms, and AI.

• Familiarity with faith-based organizations.