Casual Staff- New Student Career Advisor

Position Summary: The New Student Career Advisor is a recent Yeshiva University alumna/us whose purpose is to have initial conversations with first time on campus students about the career strategy process. The NSCA will conduct outreach to this student cohort to arrange for individual and group discussions pertaining the necessity to begin one's career planning process during the first year on campus. Position Responsibilities: 

• Create office hours of availability to meet with new students who may be uncertain about beginning a career strategy
• Attend new student classroom presentations with SGC staff member(s)
• Meet with new students either virtually or in-person with a goal of normalizing the career planning process
• Use assessment tools to collect data on the interests and ideas of new students towards the career planning process
• Partner with SGC team members on new student initiatives
• Input notes and keep all activity records in the

Experience & Education Background:

Must have graduated from a Yeshiva University undergraduate college within the past year

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong listening skills - able to discern reasons for career indecision
• Collaboration - able to work with SGC team members on various new student projects
• Dedication - able to be a resource for new students by being able to relate on a personal level as a part-time member of the team who can display concern and compassion to new student concerns
• Organization - will be required to schedule appointments with multiple constituents and keep advising notes on each new student encounter

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 per hour About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.