Career Advisor

🇺🇸 Kingston, Rhode Island 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $56K - $60K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ October 20th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Rhode Island is hiring a Career Advisor. This role involves providing career counseling and advising services to undergraduate, graduate, and recent alumni of the College of Business, guiding them through career development stages, and collaborating with university partners to support student career readiness and experiential learning.

Highlights

Counsel and advise College of Business students and alumni on career development, job search, and professional growth.
Develop and deliver career education programs, workshops, and group advising sessions.
Support and coordinate employer engagement activities such as career fairs, networking events, and mock interviews.
Guide students in creating resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and using AI-powered career tools.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university partners including the Center for Career and Experiential Education.
Utilize technology platforms like Handshake, Symplicity CSM, LinkedIn Learning, and similar tools to enhance services.
Master's degree in higher education, business, career counseling, or a related field required; alternatively a bachelor's with extensive experience.
Minimum two years of direct career counseling experience with college students or five years with a bachelor’s degree.
Salary hiring range is $56,000 - $60,000 annually; full-time permanent position with exempt status.
Department: Dean, College of Business at the University of Rhode Island.