Advisor, Career & Transfer

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

• The Career and Transfer Advisor will provide professional support to students, alumni, and community members in their career exploration. The Advisor will assist in establishing partnerships with faculty, community groups, agencies, and employers to promote the skills and competencies of San Jacinto College students. The Advisor is to provide career and academic advising, registration assistance, and assistance in accessing and navigating institutional requirements and assessments.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides career advising to assist students in choosing a career pathway. Assist students in researching educational and career requirements.
• Provide advising, registration assistance, and assistance in accessing and navigating institutional requirements to current students.
• Provide individual assistance and group presentations related to transfer; communicate requirements of various university admission procedures and major requirements.
• Facilitate plans and assist the Coordinator with the organization of special activities and events including job fairs, transfer events, career events, employer panels, etc.
• Provide job search assistance to students, alumni, and community members by conducting resume critiques and mock interviews and assisting with the development of a job search plan.
• Supervise part-time student employees in Career and Transfer.
• Plan and host professional development and networking opportunities for student employees.
• Schedule, promote, and coordinate on-campus recruitment visits by employers.

Additional Job Functions:

• Represent the department at new student events and general informational sessions in classrooms.
• Assist with the graduation application process and commencement activities.
• Post and update departments' social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Other duties as assigned.