DEPARTMENT NAME Heebner Career Development Center - HCDC
DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This Career Advisor will support undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni through comprehensive career development services, including individual appointments, walk-in consultations, workshops, and various programming initiatives.
The annual salary ranges from $49,500 to $57,000 based on experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes four weeks of paid time off, an additional week off at the end of December, and 13 paid holidays throughout the year. Health benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. After one year of employment, staff become eligible for a 9.5% retirement contribution match. Additional benefits include disability and life insurance, tuition assistance programs, and full WPI tuition coverage for dependents after three years of services.
JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive career advising services primarily to degree-seeking students and additionally to alumni by:
Facilitating one on one career advising appointments virtually and in person
Administering and interpreting career assessment tools as needed.
Training students on the effective use of technology and online resources for their career exploration, decision-making, and search processes.
Creating and executing a marketing plan for the CDC that includes:
Making a detailed marketing plan for main events and routine events
Creating graphics for events in Canva
Releasing marketing graphics on Social Media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) and other modes of communication (Handshake, Techsync, digital displays, posters)
Updating CDC Bulletin boards with upcoming CDC events
Represent the office to constituents on-campus as a resource for career related topics and programs by:
Developing, presenting, and facilitating workshops, seminars, FY 1800 course, and programs on career related topics to wide range of audiences.
Serving as a Liaison for multiple Departments and student organizations on campus to assist in their specific career activity and planning needs.
Serving on university committees and initiatives as needed.
Support the office's strategy for communications, marketing, event planning, and related activities, including:
Managing events such as workshops, networking nights and other CDC or specially requested programming
Assisting with special events such as career fairs
Contributing to data collection (including annual surveys and phone campaign), reporting and analysis for career outcomes, needs assessment, use of services, and related topics
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or related field required.
Masters degree in education, psychology, or related field preferred.
2 years of experience.
Knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), business, humanities & arts disciplines covering baccalaureate, master and doctoral degrees strongly preferred
Experience with career counseling, specific programming and search strategies for undergraduate and graduate students, and alumni
Two-five years-experience working in higher education or similar environment required. Career Development experience preferred
Experience in providing programming and counseling with multicultural, underrepresented and international student populations
Excellent customer service and verbal/written communication skills; able to work with internal and external communities
Ability to communicate effectively to present information to small and large groups
Experience in computer systems, word processing, spreadsheets and database management, Handshake, Career Shift, Going Global, and additional career search programs preferred
Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment as well as the ability to work independently
Ability to adapt and support working in a changing environment
Availability to work evening/weekend hours to support office initiatives, especially during the academic year
FLSA STATUS United States of America (Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.
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