Career Advisor

Career Advisor

Job no : 10003352

Work type : Administrative or Professional Faculty

Location : Fairfax, VA, Hybrid Eligible

Categories : Default

Department : University Life

Classification : Professional Faculty

Job Category : Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type : Full-Time

Work Schedule : Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs / wk)

Location : Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type : Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility : Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary : Salary range starting low $60k; commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check : Yes

About the Department :

University Career Services (UCS) prepares and connects career-ready students for post-graduate success. UCS is a unit within the Division of University Life (UL), it is the centralized career center for George Mason University, serving 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students. UCS is dedicated to helping students identify and pursue opportunities where they can make a positive impact in a complex and quickly evolving world. In partnership with our strong network of employers, alumni, and faculty we are able to break down barriers and successfully connect students with meaningful opportunities in their industries of interest to help them reach their full potential and advance not only themselves socioeconomically, but their families too. Existing services and programs include one-on-one appointments, career exploration, industry specific programs, career fairs, experiential learning opportunities and graduate school preparation.

About the Position :

Provides career advising virtually and in-person for students / alums on all aspects of their career development including goal setting, career planning, and internship / job searching to increase students' career readiness and post-graduation outcomes. Includes career counseling in complex areas that require specialized expertise, such as career assessments, mid-life transitions, balancing work and family, imposter syndrome, international student hiring in the US, etc. Incorporates depth of knowledge in the assigned career fields to educate students / alums about industry-specific recruiting / hiring trends, top employers, application processes, and changing workplace norms.

Responsibilities :

Comprehensive Career Advising

• Provides career advising to students and alums representing a broad range of career concerns including choosing or changing majors, choosing or changing careers and planning for graduate school;
• Interprets and advises on vocational assessment instruments to help students better understand their interests, strengths, and career goals;
• Assists students in exploring career options and identifying sources of experiential learning to further clarify their career and industries of interest and to develop necessary skills and knowledge;
• Advises students and alums interested in the assigned career fields and educates students on how to research employers, network, and engage in the internship job search process using current technology;
• Serves as center specialist on assigned industry areas, maintaining current information on recruiting practices, timelines, and industry trends, to maintain best practices and to better support students;
• Educates and prepares students on the specifics of their job and internship search strategy, including document review, networking techniques, interview preparation, and salary negotiation, to better equip students in preparing for employment;
• Coordinates, organizes, updates, and presents annual outreach workshops and presentations for various campus audiences;
• Educates students in leveraging social media and other technology tools to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of their search strategies;
• Complies with protocols for student data tracking by utilizing the career management system (e.g., Handshake) to track all interactions with students and alums and track their progress;
• Compiles and understands data to evaluate and address students' needs in a timely fashion; and
• Creates and delivers engaging workshops, panels, and training for students and alumni to build career knowledge, skills, and confidence in navigating the world of work.

Supporting Student Career Readiness and Engagement

Career Development and Employer Insights & Trends Awareness

Unit and Division Support / Service

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Career Advisor at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter / Letter of Intent with Resume for review.

Posting Open Date : October 24, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by : November 7, 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Advertised : 24 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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