Career Advisor, School of Public Affairs
American University - Washington, DC
The American University Career Center is seeking a full-time Career Advisor to advise students in the School of Public Affairs (SPA) on a wide range of career issues including self-assessment, decision-making, internships, and job development strategies. The SPA Career Advisor works with both graduate and undergraduate students. In order to serve the diverse career interests of SPA students (e.g. government, criminal justice, public administration/policy), the advisor must be familiar with a variety of career fields in public affairs, collaborate with the Outreach and Marketing team on alumni and employer development, and remain up-to-date on employment trends. Other responsibilities, in collaboration with the other SPA career advisor, include: serving as Career Center contact for school; advising pre-law students; spearheading special initiatives and resource development for SPA graduate students; coordinating targeted programming for SPA students (such as an annual Graduate Student Orientation); acting as a liaison to the Academic Advisors in SPA and developing relationships with faculty; designing new programs for students and marketing those programs effectively.
This position is located within the American University Career Center which serves all American University (AU ) students except law and business. U.S. News and World Report recently named AU's School of Public Affairs the best of its kind in the greater Washington area. Nationwide the Public Administration/Public Management Program is ranked #6 and the Criminal Justice Policy Program is ranked #5. This career advisor reports to the Director of Experiential Education. Within the Career Advising Team, the advisor works with nine other career advisors serving other AU schools and colleges. The Center serves a diverse population of 6,700 undergraduate students and 3,400 graduate students, as well as alumni. For more information about the AU Career Center and the School of Public Affairs, please visit the following websites:www.american.edu/careercenter andwww.american.edu/spa
Qualifications:
Master's degree and three to five years of progressive professional experience required. Previous experience advising college/university students is highly desirable. Previous experience in a public affairs setting (e.g., local or federal government, Capitol Hill, government affairs, public policy) is highly desirable. Must have up-to-date knowledge of public affairs job opportunities in public, private and non-profit sectors. Must have the ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Position requires strong communication skills, computer literacy and facility with social media, and excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to interact with students, employers, faculty, alumni, and other constituents is required. Experience interpreting the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory is desirable.
Juana Hernandez
Assistant Director, HACU National Internship Program
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 430
Washington, DC 20036
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