Senior Academic and Career Advisor

Role Overview

• Advise all department students on a wide range of internship and career planning areas; facilitating individual and group sessions throughout the academic year.
• Work with departmental advisors, administration, and other university offices to increase student employment outcomes.
• Assist in determining graduate academic standing issues.
• Work to secure employment and internship opportunities in business and industry for students in all TMI academic programs (Management of Technology, Industrial Engineering, Business and Technology Management).
• Counsel, prepare and enhance the hiring potential of students and new graduates into the job market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related area
• 3+ years experience in Academic/Career Advising; building employer relationships or public relations.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as a team member; to think creatively; and to evaluate and improve existing process and procedures.
• Must have strong and polished interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Must be comfortable and professional in conducting business by telephone and in person.
• Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs, or Public Relations.
• Well informed of labor market trends, employer needs and best practices in career services.
• Familiar with social media platforms and developing/implementing social media campaigns.
• Expertise in career development issues affecting our constituents (graduate engineering students) and associated professionals.
• Understanding and experience in working with international and domestic students in higher education.
• Familiarity with the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) processes.