Career Advisor- Internships & Experiential Learning

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Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
 

Grade: Professional 305

Pay Range: $56,500.00 - $84,700.00

Job Description

Career Advisors provide comprehensive support in a collaborative, holistic, student-centered way to promote career development and engagement in work-based learning. Career Advisors vary the type, length, and intensity of support based upon student and alumni needs. Using technology, career advisors interact with students and alumni in one-on-one settings and develop tools and resources to help scale services. This role will directly support work-based learning (WBL) by coaching students on internships, micro-internships, project-based learning, and other hands-on career experiences, helping them identify, apply for, and maximize these opportunities in alignment with their career goals. Career Advisors also provide support on various high-level projects including collaboration with colleges, supporting the administration of WBL opportunities, partnership with Internship & Experiential Learning Managers, support of departmental initiatives, and general projects that support the growth of Career & Professional Development.

 

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Student Advising/Consultation:

• Provided high level, individualized career coaching to students and alumni, helping them define career options, develop job search skills, and construct actionable plans to achieve their career goals.

• Coaches students through mock interviews, salary negotiation and how to navigate delicate conversations with hiring managers.

• Advises students on experiential learning opportunities including internships, cooperative education (co-ops), micro-internships, simulations, service learning, undergraduate research, and project-based learning etc.

• Provides education on effective job search strategies for students with various levels of professional and industry experience.

• Develops and delivers virtual workshops, seminars and other virtual live events on career related topics including application development, job-search strategies, career-related technologies, interview skills, career core competencies and readiness, with a focus on work-based learning.

Internship & Experiential Learning Coaching:

• Guide students through internship and experiential learning opportunities, including traditional internships, virtual or remote experiences, micro-internships, job simulations, and project-based learning.

• Support students in identifying work-based learning opportunities aligned with career goals and building competitive applications.

• Help students articulate internship and experiential learning outcomes in résumés, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and interviews.

• Assess student readiness for experiential learning, creating individualized action plans to build skills and confidence.

• Collaborate with Career Advisors to co-develop and facilitate student-facing webinars, workshops, 1:1 coaching sessions, and resource guides.

College Liaison Support:

• Serves as an assigned college liaison providing support, information, and education to college specific stakeholders; stays abreast of assigned industry best practices on items such as: hiring, recruitment, and labor market information.

• On occasion, may provide support to employer relations team