Career Advisor

Office of Career Services

Career Advisor

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Career Readiness and Education, the Career Advisor (Professional Services Specialist 3) delivers the strategic execution of the career planning and internship processes for students at all Kean University campuses including Union, Kean Ocean, Kean Jersey City and Kean Skylands and provides guidance and assistance to Wenzhou-Kean University, in China. 

With a focus on career outcomes and career readiness support, the Career Advisor is responsible for ensuring effective career readiness advisement, student internship enrollment, internship course management and delivery of various internal programs that support students. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: overseeing a caseload of students for career counseling and advising; conducting internship course delivery; counseling students regarding internship and full time job opportunities; career preparation and planning; presenting to students on NACE competency development; providing vision and direction through effective academic and employer collaboration; contribute to hiring initiatives as led by the Office of Career Services; and performing related work as required. Kean’s Career Services Career Advisor empowers students' short- and long-term career preparation and management activities so they can meet their career and educational goals.

This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours. Candidates must have the ability to travel to other campus locations and off campus locations for employer collaborations, internship engagement opportunities, field site visits and related activities.

Qualifications : Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience in student support services, career services, human resources, a business environment or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Three years of professional experience working with students in an institution of higher education coordinating career services and internships is preferred. Candidates must have the ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships with students, alumni and employers, faculty and administrators; marketing experience and/or the ability to develop and implement effective strategies for promoting and increasing involvement in programs and services; excellent oral and written communication skills; and excellent customer service skills.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is: $69,373.45 - $75,985.55 (Steps 2-4). Salaries for internal applicants will be based on union negotiated calculations. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website .

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.

Additional Information

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton. Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures .

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Mission Statement

Kean University, New Jersey’s first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, and impactful public engagement.

EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer