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Career Development Advisor (6 month opportunity)

Full-time

McMaster University

Job Responsibility: Regular/Temporary RegularJob Title Career Development Advisor (6 month opportunity)Job ID 69776Location Central CampusOpen Date 05/30Job Type Short Term EmployeeClose Date 06/09Employee Group Unifor Unit 1, StaffFavorite JobDepartment Career Planning & EmploymentSalary Grade/Band Grade 9Salary Range $30.84 - $47.65 (hourly)Contract Duration 6.1 MonthsHours per Week 35Posting DetailsSchedule 35 hrs per week, M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm, evenings and weekends as needed.Education Level Bachelor's degree in Humanities, Psychology or related field. Completion of Career Development Practitioner Certificate.Career Level Requires 3 years of relevant experience.Unit/Project Description: The Student Success Centre provides a diverse array of programs to students related to academic skills, transition, spiritual care, leadership and career development and employment, experiential learning opportunities both local and abroad and provides support services for our international undergraduate students. We support students from the time that they enter university to the time that they graduate and beyond. The Centre is a high paced environment, popular with students, alumni and employers and works in collaboration and partnership with many other internal and external stakeholders. Job Summary: Responsible for providing support, guidance, advising and/or coaching to students as it pertains to career and employment objectives. Promotes student development, success and retention, and encourages career achievement. Conducts coaching and advising sessions regarding career choice, further educational direction and career goal progress. Assesses the needs, goals, interests and experience of students to assist them in designing, planning and implementing their individual plan. Purpose and Key Functions:
  • Provide individual advising/coaching services and guidance in developing self - marketing and branding tools, including but not limited to, job search strategies, resumes, cover letters, interview skills, networking, portfolio development and negotiation skills.
  • Works within a triage model to assess the student needs that can cover transition, orientation, academic skills, international services, leadership training, career and employment and further education requirements.
  • Design and implement evaluation strategies such as surveys, focus groups, and rubrics to measure program outcomes and effectiveness.
  • Develop an effective and efficient program delivery strategy such as student peer based models, seminars, workshops, and online resources to optimize services and programs.
  • Initiate collaborations and partnerships (internal and external) in support of an integrated approach to supporting the whole student and promoting a shared approach for student success.
  • Write career and skill development resource materials.
  • Prepare documents including, but not limited to, reference letters for students, correspondence and schedule of workshops to be delivered.
  • Create, implement and maintain policies and procedures related to the front management and career services offered.
  • Facilitate or lead student development and employment related workshops.
  • Track usage statistics of services offered. Make comparison to previous year, track trends, report findings and make necessary recommendations to meet needs/demands.
  • Gather, compile and analyze information identifying labour market data, trends, and job opportunities and corresponding market salary levels.
  • Act as liaison when necessary between faculty, staff and students to assist in resolving issues, providing program referrals.
  • Assist in the timely resolution of issues in the case of program deadlines etc.
  • Understand and stay current on employment/labour legislation, changing workforce and economic outlooks.
  • Provide referral to other service providers in the case of crisis intervention and support related to personal, career or academic related issues.
  • Works with students to address personal and workplace realities with students with disabilities and other employment equity groups (international students, aboriginal students, LGBTQQ).
  • Conduct client assessments (intake) to gather necessary information.
  • Develop and facilitate a variety of programs and workshops related to career and employment.
  • Develop material and deliver presentations.
  • Review and critique client resumes and cover letters.
  • Create resource materials to assist clients in developing job search strategies and techniques.
  • Occasionally provides orientation and shows front line procedures to others.
  • Meet with students in groups and individually to discuss and guide regarding career options within their role of study and interests (value of their degree).
  • Develop and deliver new programs and workshops tailored to specific needs of various client groups.
  • Conduct research for the purpose of developing resources and new workshops aimed at supporting student transition into the workforce.
  • Responsible for assessment and the evaluation of programs and service delivery.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and counselors to discuss the growth and delivery of programs.
  • Maintain and update physical and virtual resources and information material in the centre.
  • Monitor budget and complete expense reports for resource purchases.
  • Provide promotional materials to be displayed and distributed at special events.
  • Supervision:
    • Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to 9 casual employees at any one time.
    Assets: **Experience supporting Graduate Students and International Students with their employment and career goals.
    • Experience supporting students' career development and employment preparation in a post-secondary environment.
    Additional Information:
    • Work is completed under general guidance and direction of Career Counselling team
    How To Apply

    To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

    Employment Equity Statement

    McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

    The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

    The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

    As part of McMaster's commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

    Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

    • Human Resources Service Centre at View phone number on ca.edajobs.com-HR (22247), or
    • Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
    • School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

    to communicate accommodation needs.

    Hybrid Work Language

    To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.

    Interview Experience

    At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.

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