Assistant Director/Career Advisor, Career Center, College of Natural Sciences - 3 positions

Counsels and advises individual students and recent alumni; evaluates level of career preparedness using assessment techniques; advises students about career options related to their interests and qualifications, provides guidance on jobs/internships and other experiential learning search techniques including use of social media and relevant technology; identifies factors inhibiting career decision-making and makes appropriate referrals.

Enlists faculty in supporting the career development of their majors; advises colleagues regarding employment and occupational trends and their implications for CNS graduates.

Identifies access and barrier issues limiting the participation and success of students from underrepresented backgrounds in pursuing career advising and collaborates to design and implement steps to advance participation and career success of all students.

Contributes to the career newsletters and platforms for communication with students.

Works within Handshake (and other career platforms) to approve jobs, employers, and to post career events.

See full job description at: https://careers.umass.edu/en-us/job/525383/career-advisorassistant-director-career-professional-development-hybrid-opportunity.  3 positions available, and will remain open until filled.