Career Advisor (Grant-Funded)

Career Advisor (Grant-Funded)

Salary

$54,618.00 - $87,389.00 Annually

Location

Wye Mills

Job Type

Staff

Job Number

2026-00148

Division

Student Success and Enrollment Management

Department

Enrollment & Advising

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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Description

The role of the Career Advisor is to mentor and advise students on academic and career matters; to encourage career development and enhance pursuit of academic goals; assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans; promote student intellectual and personal development; discuss and clarify educational, career, and life goals; help students acquire relevant information and services; interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements; and evaluate and monitor student academic progress, course choice, and class schedule in the context of students personal and career goals. The Career Advisor also engages in the evaluation of student diagnostic exams related to learning styles, career goals, and academic stressors, and analyzes student information system (Colleague) data to better understand the academic challenges faced by particular student populations. Must keep abreast of all academic and advising policies and related services. Create, maintain, and monitor student advising records and files through Colleague and AdvisorTrac. Collaborate with administrators, Student Success colleagues, and faculty to develop new initiatives and practices to ensure student and academic success. Work in a case management capacity with a diverse student population. Follow up with students on career assessment results after they have met with a success coach. Conduct additional career exploration as needed. Assist individuals in determining career objectives and aligning them with students' academic programs.

Examples of Duties

• Collaborate with students to create academic plans utilizing the student planning module.
• Provide individualized career advising sessions to students considering or actively pursuing career transitions.
• Assist students in identifying career goals, transferable skills, strengths, interests, and values.
• Support students in understanding industry requirements, credentials, certifications, and educational pathways.
• Provide online and in-person academic advisement for both new and returning students.
• Verify student transcripts from other institutions and programs.
• Schedule new students for appropriate classes.
• Explain placement score, policies, and procedures to students.
• Inform students of in-state (ARTSYS) and out-of-state transfer opportunities.
• Provide referrals to internal and external academic resources for students.
• Run reports utilizing AdvisorTrac to assess services provided to students and revise the system as needed.
• Refer students for Accuplacer testing; interpret Accuplacer scores for both new and returning students and schedule students for classes based on Accuplacer score interpretation.
• Recommend changes/adaptations for advising process.
• Conduct/Participate in career education workshops/seminars.
• During registration periods, schedule credit students for classes and then direct them to the Student Planning module and other online resources where they can complete the registration process.
• Provide academic and tutoring referrals to students on academic probation.
• Maintain advising records and files.
• Participate in review of policies from other departments and constituencies that affect advising.
• Enforce advising policies of the college.
• Assist with faculty and staff advisor training.
• Assist with compilation of Academic Evaluation Report (AER).
• Develop support strategies for adult learners, veterans, displaced workers, and students changing academic or career pathways
• Promote workforce-aligned career pathways that meet regional labor market needs.
• Collaborate with campus groups as needed.
• Schedule academic advising sessions (both online and face-to-face) with new and returning students to assist with short- and long-term academic planning services.
• Communicate with instructors and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Career Development, Higher Education, Human Resources, Business, Education, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years' professional work experience in a fast-paced setting supporting adult learners.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to speak fluent Spanish is a plus.
• Regular professional development in academic/career and retention, including participation in affinity groups and seminars/conferences, as needed.
• Ability to manage time and set priorities well
• Ability to work effectively in both in-office and virtual settings
• Ability to be a responsive and responsible team member
• Ability to communicate professionally in both written and oral form
• Ability to manage high volumes of student information sensitively and efficiently
• Proficient in technology, including the internet and social media, and have a willingness to learn new computer applications and programs; and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Ability to assist high-risk students in developing personal and academic plans to bolster their chances of academic success.
• Academic advising and career experience at the community college level or private sector preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Most of the job is sedentary; however, occasional periods of light work may be required;
• Lifting to approximately 35 lbs. occasionally.
• The worker may be exposed primarily to inside office conditions.
• Visual acuity is appropriate for an administrative position,
• Hearing,
• Grasping,
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching - occasionally
• Climbing stairs - occasionally
• Walking frequently
• Occasional travel may be required

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees (& some part-time) including: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability income insurance, tuition remission/reimbursement; flex-time; extended holiday breaks, vacation, sick leave and Friday closures in the summer!

To learn more details, visit our benefits page:

https://www.chesapeake.edu/employment/benefits/

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Do you have a minimum of two years professional experience working in a fast-paced setting supporting adult learners?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Bachelors Degree or higher in counseling, education, or related field?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Chesapeake College

Address 1000 College Circle

Wye Mills, Maryland, 21679

Phone 410-827-5821

Website http://www.chesapeake.edu