Career Advisor

Department: Costello College of Business

Classification: Education Support Spec 3

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Pay Band: 04

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college’s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development.  Learn more at business.gmu.edu.

George Mason has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment. Mason is highly ranked for its campus diversity and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 as the top-performing public university in Virginia for social mobility.

About the Position:

The Career Advisor, reporting to the Director of Career Services, is part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating innovative programs that provide the seamless development of our students' academic and career aspirations. This position will have an emphasis on internships and experiential learning programs. Through this position, the Costello College of Business Office of Career Services is committed to empowering students and alumni to define and achieve their career goals. The Career Advisor engages students in planning for full time jobs and internships in business, assisting with their career needs, which may include resumes, interview skills, and preparing for the job search. The Career Advisor works to build specific industry knowledge that will directly impact the ability to assist students in their job/internship search. With a special focus on internships and experiential learning, the Career Advisor will be committed to planning innovative, high-quality programs and events that meet our students' job search interests and today's job market demands.

Responsibilities:

Student Interaction:

• Provides internship and career advising in one-on-one settings, focusing on providing direct student service through individual appointments and office hours;
• Individual advising involves extensive coaching, and advising for students at all stages of career development including making sound decisions about career choices;
• Learning how to identify and secure externships and internships; and
• Demonstrating the value and use of career resources, and teaching students about resume writing, industry and employer research, interviewing skills, networking and internship/job search strategies.

Industry Development:

• Works with the Career Services team to build specific industry knowledge that will directly influence and impact the ability to assist students in their job/internship search.

Workshops and Orientation Sessions:

• Presents career related workshops and orientations throughout the year for the purpose of educating and engaging undergraduate and graduate students in the Costello College of Business; and
• Works directly with the Costello College of Business Career Services team to create and implement new initiatives, programs, and services to better enhance the overall job and internship search experience of the Costello College of Business undergraduate and graduate students.

Special Projects:

• Creates and manages projects as assigned by the Director or Assistant Dean of Career Services to help achieve the goals of the Career Services career development programs, services and events; and
• Works closely with the Director of Career Services and Assistant Dean, Career Services on special projects or initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated relevant work experience in a related professional setting;
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to implement academic programs and services;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently;
• Technology Skills: Word, Excel, Salesforce, Banner, PowerPoint; use of the internet; and
• Relationship skills: teamwork, collaboration, networking, development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in career services in higher education;
• Advising related experience in higher education;
• Demonstrated higher education experience (or related field);
• Experience working with the implementation of internship programs and career services for business students; and
• Knowledge of business careers and the local/regional business community.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Career Advisor at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.

Posting Open Date:  October 30, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  November 13, 2024

Open Until Filled:  Yes