Position Title Career Advisor for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Department Smith Career Center

Reports to Executive Director of Smith Career Center and Senior Director of Employer Services

Appointment Full-time; 40 hours per week (12-month position)

Status Non-Exempt

The Smith Career Center invites candidates for the 75% (30 hours per week) non-exempt position of Career Advisor serving the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Bradley University is a top-ranked, prestigious, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering undergraduate and graduate students the opportunities, choices and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experience of a smaller university. Bradley offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology. The University is located on an 85-acre campus in Peoria, the largest metropolitan area in Central Illinois. For additional information please visit www.bradley.edu.

The Smith Career Center (SCC), a center within the Division of Student Affairs, provides comprehensive career services to students and alumni and practical recruitment assistance to employers. The programs and services offered are innovative and responsive to current trends and economic conditions affecting the job market and career opportunities. The SCC develops and implements over 130 career related programs, serving over 5,000 students and alumni each year. For additional information about the Smith Career Center, please visit www.bradley.edu/scc.

Depending upon credentials and experience, the Career Advisor's responsibilities include but are not limited to advising students and alumni regarding appropriate career and job search strategies; coordinating application, referral, and monitoring activities for experiential education students; conducting employer development activities; actively participating on assigned teams; and providing workshops and classroom presentations concerning career planning and job search topics. Some evening and weekend work is required. The individual works with SCC staff, employers, other University units and reports to the Executive Director of the Smith Career Center.

Candidates must possess exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills in addition to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel. Knowledge of career management software/resources is preferred (ex., 12Twenty, Handshake, Symplicity). Candidates must also be detail-oriented, possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. The successful candidate will communicate a commitment to collaboration, diversity and inclusion, experiential learning, retention, and student wellness. An earned bachelor’s degree is required for the position, master’s degree is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in career services, student affairs, recruiting, counseling, or a related field.

Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter addressing the qualifications for the position, a current resume, and complete contact information for a minimum of three professional references. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Bradley benefit information is available at: www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/

Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty, and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.