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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is hiring a Career Advisor to guide students through academic majors, career planning, and professional pathways. The role helps first-year and returning students set realistic goals, connects them with career assessment tools and job-market resources, and partners with faculty and staff advisors on intrusive advising. It also maintains web pages and digital content that support students' career exploration.

Highlights

Advises students on academic pathways and career planning
Develops tools for career and interest assessment
Serves as lead on career and job-market platforms
Represents the office at campus and community events
Helps incoming and returning students set realistic academic and career goals
Handles advising email, phone calls, and walk-ins alongside scheduled appointments
Partners with staff advisors, faculty advisors, and the career pathway director on intrusive first-year advising
Participates in registration and enrollment activities on campus and in the community
Uses career assessment tools and interest inventories to help students select majors
Supports students on Handshake, Futuriti, and other career exploration platforms
Shares information on career pathways, job outlook, and field-specific qualifications
Analyzes career assessment and program alignment data to inform advising
Works with the recruitment team to assist undecided prospects
Conducts outreach to first-year undecided students to help them choose a program and career path
Requires a bachelor's degree in higher education, career services, human resources, counseling, or a related field, with 4-6 years of relevant experience
Pays $41,880 per year
Includes a benefits package with health, vision, and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match

Career Advisor Full Description

ECTC is seeking a Career Advisor to provide personalized guidance to students as they explore academic majors, careers, and professional pathways. The counselor fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to reflect on their personal goals and academic pursuits while providing resources to connect them with career opportunities and major-specific requirements. Additionally, the counselor will manage web pages and digital content to support students' career exploration and academic advising needs.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Advise students on academic pathways and career planning, develop clear tools for career/interest assessment, serve as lead on career/job market platforms, and represent the office at campus and community events.
Assist incoming and returning students in creating realistic goals and pathways to achieve those goals.
In addition to regular advising responsibilities (individual email, phone, appointments, etc.), assist with ECTC advising email, incoming office calls, and walk-ins.
Works in concert with staff advisors, faculty advisors, and the career pathway director to provide intrusive career exploration, academic advising, and planning for first-year students to connect them with the appropriate major within their first year.
Participate in Registration/Enrollment activities on campus and in the community.
Utilize career assessment tools, interest inventories, and academic resources to guide students in selecting majors that align with their skills and passions.
Support and educate students on the usage of Handshake, Futuriti (Career Exploration Software), and other platforms as implemented.
Provide information on career pathways, job outlook, and required qualifications for different fields of study.
Oversee career assessment inventory and provide academic advising based on data.
Work with the recruitment team to assist undecided prospects.
Collect and analyze data utilizing KCTCS program alignment tools and create internal databases.
Outreach to first-year undecided students at the end of the first semester to ensure they are selecting a program plan and career path.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in higher education, career, human resources, counseling or related field or equivalent years of experience; Typical years of relevant experience: 4-6.

Additional Skills Requested:

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Building strong rapport and productive student relationships.
Collaborating with students to set goals and identifying appropriate techniques.
Using and interpreting various assessment tools (aptitude, interest, personality).
Understanding how personal traits, social contexts, and work environments affect careers.
Guiding students through career exploration, decision-making, and online presence platforms.
Proactive problem-solving and a team-oriented approach.
Knowledge of labor market trends, job outlooks, and salary information.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current in the field.

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