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Title: Career Advisor and Internship Program Coordinator
State Role Title: Education Support Spec II
Hiring Range: Up to $55,00.00 Commensurate with Education and Experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Virginia State University
Location: Virginia State University
Agency Website: www.vsu.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Career Advisor and Internship Program Coordinator supports organizational and department objectives by coordinating and implementing an internship program, career advising by providing overall professional support.
The Career Advisor and Internship Program Coordinator supports the University's compliance with and fulfillment of SACS accreditation criteria. VSU Mission, VSU Master/Strategic Plan, and CAS Professional (Student Development/Services) Standards. Provide quality career advising and programming to students and alumni. Navigate students through the Career Development process by assisting students with identifying career opportunities and targeting meaningful professional options.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have working knowledge of the career services field, career services resources, tools, information, and programs required.
Experience in Career Coaching, Advising or Counseling. Ability to market VSU Career Services to employers, faculty, staff, parents and other constituents for internship, employment, graduate/professional school opportunities.
Must have the ability to create, present and facilitate career related workshops and assist with resume and cover letter development.
Have project management, organization and time management skills.
Exhibit excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Must be team oriented, collaborative and computer savvy.
Experience with database management and/or career services software.
Strong PC Skills (Microsoft Office).
Strong communications skills.
Additional Considerations
Bachelor's degree
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 403(b) (TIAA)
- Comprehensive medical & dental plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid annual and sick leave
- Paid state and federal holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Telework opportunities (where applicable)
Contact Information
Name: Sherry Hale
Phone: 804-524-1219
Email: Recruit@vsu.edu
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.