Job Description
The Career Services Advisor for the Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University provides comprehensive career support and mentorship for degree seeking and certificate students. The Career Services Advisor plays a pivotal role in advising students on career search skills, offering career networking guidance, CV/resume review, and leveraging expertise in interview techniques and job exploration.
Schedule & Work Environment:
This is a hybrid, per diem position with the majority of work conducted remotely. The role requires occasional visits to campus, approximately 1–2 times per month, for in-person check-ins with students and/or to facilitate career development workshops.
Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking a dynamic, positive individual who thrives in working with a diverse student population. The per diem nature of this role offers flexibility, making it well-suited for an independent, self-motivated professional who can take initiative and manage responsibilities effectively.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in career facilitation and advising across all academic levels, with proven expertise in career development within academic institutions. They will have a strong understanding of student needs, particularly in developing job-searching skills, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively within academic leadership teams, adapt to diverse student needs, and work with students from varied backgrounds with compassion. Proficiency in relevant software and tools for data analysis and research is also required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Career Assessment & Exploration: Provides expert mentorship and guidance to students throughout their academic tenure, ensures they develop a strong understanding of career pathways, networking strategy, and effective CV and resume building.
- Methodological Support: Offer detailed assistance and advice to students on interview techniques, “elevator pitches” and additional career guidance.
- Facilitation and Evaluation: Evaluate individual skills, interests, values, and aptitudes of each student.
- Career Support: Provide information, additional training opportunities, and career progression pathways.
- Individualized Coaching: Provides one-on-one coaching to students, addressing their unique needs, challenges, and aspirations related to job searches; assists with action plans.
- Facilitating Workshops and Presentations: Conduct workshops and presentations on topics such as resume writing, interviewing, and job search skills.
- Collaboration: Collaborates with faculty members, mentors and educators to provide information about career resources and opportunities.
- Networking and Collaboration: Maintain relationships with employers, educational institutions, and other career services providers. Connect clients with potential employers and career opportunities and relevant fields to continuously improve mentorship practices and support for students.
- May attend orientations and/or student presentations.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- At least 2 years of experience advising students on career opportunities and development.
- Preferred, 5 years of experience advising student on career opportunities and development.
Req ID : 11165
Working Title : University Admin Career Services Advisor, Per Diem
Department : Health Sciences Univ Admin
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Academic/Research Services
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $29.87 - $46.30
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)