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Position Information

Position Title Assistant Director/Career Advisor

Department Career & Prof Development -Group

Pay Type Exempt

Appointment Type (A) Continuing Full-Time

Hours Per Week 37.5

Number of weeks 44 weeks per year

other - # of weeks 44

Benefits Eligible Full Benefits

Geographical Regional

Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement No

Work Schedule

Job Description

General Scope of Duties

The Career Advisor plays a key role in guiding and supporting students in their career development, helping them navigate academic and career planning, explore professional opportunities, and acquire necessary skills for success. This role involves a combination of individual career advising, classroom instruction, program development, and internal and external partnerships. The Career Advisor will work closely with students, faculty, staff, and campus offices to provide valuable resources, education, and support to prepare students for their careers.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Priority Duties and Responsibilities

• Career Advising: Provide individual career advising to students and alumni, including: assisting them with academic and career planning and exploration, helping them with goal setting and internship/job searching, and providing feedback on resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, graduate school/fellowship essays, etc.

• Classroom Instruction: Deliver classroom instruction for career preparation course, teaching multiple sections of a one-credit, 7-week, for-credit course focused on topics of: Professionalism, Exploration, Storytelling, and Networking.

• Program Development: Contribute to the Hale Center for Career Development ( HCCD ) team by developing and executing an innovative career development program, including: collaborating with the team to evaluate, develop, and update the four-year career and academic planning curriculum.

• Internal and External Partnerships: Connect and partner with academic departments, centers/pathways, programs, and faculty to share resources and information to extend the Hale Center’s programs, resources, and support of student success.

• Resource and Workshop Development: Develop, collate, and share resources specific to students and alumni seeking international internships or employment. Partner with other offices and centers focused on global learning to provide career integration workshops, such as leveraging study away in career preparation.

  Duties and Responsibilities:

Career Advising & Instruction

• Provide one-on-one career advising to students and alumni, helping them develop academic and career plans aligned with their goals, values, and interests.

• Support internship and job searches, graduate and fellowship applications, and industry exploration.

• Maintain advising records and caseload documentation.

• Advise approximately 320 students in Career Preparation Courses and provide feedback on applications and reflections.

• Assist in selecting and training Career Fellows.

• Collaborate with campus partners to promote accessibility and career services.

• Lead workshops and teach multiple sections of a 7-week Career Preparation Course focused on professionalism, exploration, storytelling, and networking.

• Develop and deliver additional career-related presentations as needed.

Program Development

• Collaborate with the Hale Center team to design, evaluate, and improve career development programs and curriculum.

• Contribute to advising materials, lesson plans, and program delivery to ensure consistency and innovation.

Internal & External Partnerships

• Partner with academic departments and campus offices to share resources and support student success.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives and professional associations (e.g., NACE , EACE , Small College Career Alliance).

• Support outreach efforts, including social media and campus communications.

Pre-Law Advising

• Advise students through pre-law exploration, internships, and the law school application process.

• Collaborate with faculty co-advisors and maintain current knowledge of pre-law trends and resources.

• Update pre-law resources and support related student organizations.

• Lead information sessions and prepare annual program reports.

First-Year Seminar ( FYS ) Advising

• Serve as a Staff Advisor for a First-Year Seminar, supporting student transition and success.

• Connect students to academic and co-curricular resources.

• Collaborate on career-focused programming for first-year students and maintain regular communication to support engagement.

  Education and Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in counseling, education, or higher education preferred.

• 2–4 years of relevant experience; experience advising traditional college-age students preferred.

• Understanding of the value of a liberal arts education.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Experience with career assessment tools is a plus.

• Strong technology skills, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and ability to learn new systems.

• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends and attend limited annual conferences.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication skills with students, alumni, parents, employers, and campus partners.

• Ability to manage projects and advising caseloads independently and efficiently.

• Experience supervising student staff.

• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.

• Ability to multitask and maintain high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

• Student-centered approach with excellent customer service.

• Adaptable to changing priorities.

• Ability to tailor advising to individual student needs and provide thoughtful, integrated guidance.

• Effective presenter in small group and classroom settings.

• High attention to detail.

• Collaborative team member committed to advancing career development programs.

  Preferred Qualifications

  Physical Demands

  Driving Required No

  Salary Range $48,500-$50,500

  Note

Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience, education, and the institution’s pay structure to ensure internal equity.

Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 03/11/2026

Applications accepted through

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

  Optional Documents

  Supplemental Questions

  Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PHD

• • How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-1

• 1-3

• 3-5

• 5-7

• 7+

• • Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa)?

• Yes

• No