Career Advisor at Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

75728.75

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Career advising, Counseling, Experiential learning, Project management, Data analysis, AI tools, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Workshop facilitation, Labor market analysis, Strategic programming, Networking, Interview preparation, Student support, Collaboration, Organizational skills

Industry

Higher Education

Description

About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY: The Career Advisor provides comprehensive, learner-centered career services to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni across Northeastern’s global network. This role integrates individual counseling, experiential learning design, and strategic programming to support learners in designing meaningful career pathways. The Career Advisor will manage one or more industry-focused career communities (e.g., law, healthcare, business, technology, social impact, etc.) and develop and deliver targeted programming and resources aligned with labor market trends and students interests. Depending on background, experience or interest, the advisor may provide specialized coaching in areas such as graduate or law school preparation. A key component of this role includes designing and delivering experiential learning initiatives — including industry treks and other immersive programs — to prepare students for success in the workplace. This position blends high-touch advising with scalable program delivery, data-informed decision-making, and innovation in career education — including integrating emerging technologies and AI tools into the career development process (e.g., assessments, job search strategy, application materials, interview preparation, and labor market analysis). The Career Advisor may supervise student Career Peer Ambassadors and serve on departmental or divisional committees (e.g., marketing, career readiness, curriculum, data, co-op readiness, assessment, or technology initiatives). This is a hybrid role (3 days in-office) with occasional evening and weekend programming. QUALIFICATIONS: Provide the minimum education, experience, and skills required to perform the job successfully. Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Career Development, or related field preferred. 1–3 years of experience in career advising, experiential learning, workforce development, or relevant industry experience. Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends and job search strategies. Experience designing and delivering workshops, events, or experiential learning initiatives. Strong organizational and project management skills. Comfort working with data and technology platforms; familiarity with AI tools and their application in career development strongly preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience working with and supporting a variety of student populations. Contributing team player and collaborator RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Career Advising & Coaching - Provide individualized and group career advising to undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni, and utilize differentiating approaches to meet a variety of student’s needs including those with unique abilities, international, non-traditional, first generation, students of color, and LGBTQ+ communities. Guide learners through career exploration, industry research, job and internship search strategies, networking, interviewing, and graduate/professional school planning, with potential focus on law school coaching. Utilize assessments and career development frameworks to support informed decision-making. Integrate labor market data, engagement metrics, and AI-enabled tools into advising practice to enhance learner outcomes. Career Community & Program Management - Lead and manage designated industry-focused career communities. Design and deliver workshops, panels, networking events, and experiential learning programs (e.g., industry treks, law school focused programming, graduating senior and co-op readiness engagement programs) that meet the needs of a diverse student population. Liase with a college or student affairs department(multicultural centers, athletics, honors, etc.) by building relationships with faculty and staff. Maintain and curate digital career resources through uConnect or related platforms. Build relationships with employers, alumni, faculty, student organizations, and professional associations to inform programming and expand experiential opportunities. Communicate with students via portal, email, faculty to promote career programs. Use engagement metrics and outcome data to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. May supervise and mentor Career Peer Ambassadors who support outreach and career coaching. Departmental & Divisional Engagement - Serve on internal committees (e.g., marketing, assessment, Co-op and career readiness initiatives, curriculum, technology/AI integration). Contribute to signature department events (Career Fairs, orientations, networking events, etc.). Collaborate across units to support equitable access to career and experiential resources for diverse learner populations. Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current on labor trends, experiential education best practices, and emerging technologies. Position Type Student Services Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 107S Expected Hiring Range: $53,615.00 - $75,728.75 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.

Responsibilities

The Career Advisor provides comprehensive career counseling and designs experiential learning initiatives for students and alumni. They manage industry-focused career communities, deliver targeted programming, and integrate data and AI tools to support career development.