Academic and Career Advisor

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive career counseling, including resume development, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Deliver holistic academic advising to undergraduate students regarding general education, electives, and major-specific requirements.
• Facilitate workshops, seminars, and classroom presentations on career readiness and academic success.
• Evaluate academic records and interpret academic audits to support timely degree completion.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and various university departments to integrate career development into the student experience.
• Extract and analyze data from Banner and Cognos to report on advising and retention outcomes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of specialized academic and career programming.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences, Counseling, Business, Education, or Liberal Arts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with students, faculty, and staff.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Banner Information System and Cognos.
• 3 years of career advising or related professional experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness plan.
• Tuition remission program for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan.
• Generous time off plan.

About the Company

The University of La Verne is a diverse and inclusive community established in 1891. Recognized for its commitment to social mobility and excellence in education, the University embodies core values of Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement.