Career Advisor

About this Position

Posting Detail Information

Position Number SE0861

Position Title Career Advisor

Job Type Staff

FT/PT Full-Time

Employee Class Description C2-Staff (ed. support)

General Position Description Assists students in the exploration of different career options through self-assessment and discovery.

Flexible Work Arrangement Majority/Primarily On-site: Employee performs the majority of job duties on-site, but may occasionally work remotely.

Grade 2027

Exemption Status Non-Exempt

Posting Number S4202P

Location(s) Orlando, FL 32825 - East Campus

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs) Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. One hour lunch break.

Occasional nights and weekends.

Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Start Date 11/05/2026

Posting End Date 11/18/2026

Open Until Filled No

Quicklink for Posting https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/44228

Posting Detail Information

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

Salary Range $ 44,389 - $ 49,928

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function

1. Assists students in making their career and life plans based on a review of assessment information, past performances, and future educational and vocational goals.
2. Provides direction and resources related to the research of major and transfer requirement at other institutions.
3. Advises students on choosing the appropriate classes for their major and career/transfer goals.
4. Educates students about the interview process, including: application, resume and cover letter writing, portfolios, and interview techniques.
5. Assists with daily operations of the Career Center, publicizes services, hours, and career materials available to students, faculty and the community.
6. Provides developmental advising related to goal setting, career planning, and educational planning.
7. Orients students to Focus 2 Career.
8. Maintains accurate records regarding utilization of materials and services.
9. Advises students about careers.
10. Accesses, inputs and retrieves data from a computer.
11. Administers assessments as assigned by Career Center Coordinators, and Counselors.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Description of Job Function

11. Administers assessments as assigned by Career Center Coordinators, and Counselors.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Required Field of Study

Other Required Qualifications

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Type of Experience

Experience working in an educational services department dealing with educational records.

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of college’s policies and procedures.
2. Knowledge of educational policies and graduation requirements of multiple colleges and universities.
3. Knowledge of current career trends
4. Skilled in interpersonal communications and interviewing procedures.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to work independently and as a team member with flexibility and thoroughness in the performance of assigned duties.
7. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions

Job Specific Designation