Career Advisor

Career Services Advisor – Alumni Relations

The Career Services Advisor supports students and alumni within the College's health sciences programs by providing career counseling, professional development guidance, and employer engagement opportunities. This role focuses specifically on programs including Chiropractic, Physician Assistant Studies, Imaging Sciences, and Massage Therapy, and any additional degree programs added.

The advisor works collaboratively with faculty, alumni, healthcare professionals / organizations, and clinical partners to enhance student career readiness, experiential learning opportunities, and post-graduate employment outcomes. This position plays a central role in strengthening alumni engagement while helping students transition successfully into healthcare professions.

Reports to the Director of Alumni Relations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing individualized career advising to students and alumni pursuing careers in chiropractic, physician assistant studies, imaging sciences, massage therapy, and future program offerings including health and exercise science.
• Assisting students with resumes, CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation, and professional communication skills.
• Educating students on career pathways, licensure considerations, certifications, and employment trends within healthcare and allied health professions.
• Supporting students preparing for clinical placements, residencies, graduate programs, or healthcare employment opportunities.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with employers and alumni to expand opportunities for student placements and employment.

• Fostering relationships with alumni across all health science disciplines to increase mentoring, networking, and career engagement opportunities.
• Coordinating alumni panels, networking events, employer spotlights, and healthcare career fairs.
• Partnering with alumni practicing in chiropractic, imaging sciences, physician assistant, rehabilitation, and wellness settings to support student mentorship initiatives.
• Maintaining employer and alumni databases and assisting with graduate outcome reporting.
• Traveling to alumni relation/recruitment events.

• Developing and delivering workshops on topics such as healthcare professionalism, interviewing in clinical settings, licensure preparation, networking, and transitioning into healthcare careers.
• Promoting career development resources and opportunities through digital communications, newsletters, and campus outreach.
• Collaborating with faculty and student affairs staff to support student success initiatives and professional readiness programming.
• Representing the College at employer outreach events, professional conferences, and community partnership meetings.

• Maintaining accurate records related to student appointments, internship placements, employer partnerships, and career outcomes.
• Analyzing employment and placement data to identify trends and improve student support services.
• Preparing reports and presentations related to alumni engagement, internship participation, and career placement metrics.
• Managing all aspects of Handshake. Encouraging current students to create accounts and search for opportunities. Supporting alumni and potential employers to post job opportunities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in career services, student affairs, healthcare administration, employer relations, or alumni engagement.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and healthcare employers.
• Knowledge of healthcare professionalism and career readiness expectations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and career management/database systems.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Public Health, or related field.
• Experience working in higher education or healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with healthcare career pathways, clinical environments, and accreditation expectations.
• Experience coordinating internships or experiential learning in health sciences fields.

Core competencies:

• Career coaching and advising
• Relationship building and employer engagement
• Student-centered support
• Event planning and program development
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Healthcare professionalism
• Data organization and assessment

Northeast College of Health Sciences is committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with our college campus community. In support of our institutional values, we acknowledge each person's unique experience, perspective, and ability as contributions that both enrich our community and enhance the professions and people we serve. As such, the College is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities to all future and current employees, including those belonging to groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education.