Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$65k–$70k/yr
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the …
Skills: Career advising, Student coaching, Labor market analysis, Workshop facilitation, Public speaking
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$42/hr–$44/hr
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the …
Skills: Criminal investigations, Clery Act compliance, Threat assessment, Risk mitigation, Intelligence gathering
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Event Planning, Communication, Mentoring, Academic Support, Collaboration
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Academic Advising, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Small Group Facilitation, Communication
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the …
Skills: Academic advising, Student support, Degree audit, Records management, Recruitment
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Social media management, Content creation, Marketing, Administrative support, Data analysis
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the …
Skills: Philosophy, Religion, Teaching, Academic instruction, Curriculum development
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$90k–$100k/yr
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the …
Skills: Building maintenance, Supervision, Project management, Budget monitoring, CMMS
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Administrative Support, Customer Service, Data Organization, Event Logistics, Event Promotion
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Technical support, Troubleshooting, Customer service, Computer maintenance, Printer maintenance
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the …
Skills: Visual arts, Artist mentorship, Studio-driven pedagogy, Graduate studio instruction, Critique facilitation
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Video recording, Video editing, Customer service, Organization, Communication
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$70k–$80k/yr
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the …
Skills: Data journalism, Statistical analysis, Data visualization, Python, Excel
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Event management, Administrative support, Budget management, Vendor management, Customer service
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$19/hr
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Communication, Teaching, Tutoring, Time management, Organizational skills
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Data collection, Data cleaning, Excel, Google sheets, Communication
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Social media management, Content creation, Canva, Graphic design, Video editing
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$25/hr
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the …
Skills: Customer service, Inquiry management, Triage, Scheduling, Procurement
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University ar…
Skills: Social media marketing, Graphic design, Content creation, Photography, Canva
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$59k–$65k/yr
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the …
Skills: Admissions, Recruitment, Public speaking, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving
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The Career Advisor provides comprehensive career coaching to students and alumni while developing industry-informed programming and resources. They collaborate with internal teams and external employers to facilitate experiential learning and post-graduate opportunities.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant professional or advising experience. Strong communication skills and a demonstrated understanding of employment trends and career development theory are required.
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The Career Advisor provides comprehensive, industry‑informed career advising to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni from diverse backgrounds and identities. Each Career Advisor supports students interested in specific career industry clusters rather than academic schools, combining a strong foundation in career advising with current knowledge of labor market trends and employer expectations within assigned industries.
The Career Advisor develops and delivers high‑quality career education programming, including workshops, panels, orientations, and online resources, and collaborates closely with Career Center colleagues particularly Employer Relations staff to build industry‑specific employer intelligence, alumni connections, and experiential and post‑graduate opportunities for students. The Career Advisor works collaboratively with other Assistant Directors, career advisors, employer relations staff, and alumni career staff. This position reports to the Director, Experiential Education and Career Advising.
1.) Career Advising & Student Coaching
Provide individualized career advising to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni interested in assigned career industry clusters.
Coach students through all stages of career development, including exploration, application strategy, interviewing, networking, and offer negotiation.
Guide students in connecting academic learning, co‑curricular involvement, and experiential learning to industry‑specific career pathways.
Apply broad career advising frameworks alongside current market knowledge relevant to assigned industries.
Deliver advising appointments through multiple modalities, including in‑person and virtual formats.
2.) Career Education, Programming & Outreach
Collaborate with Career Center colleagues to design and deliver career education resources and programming informed by student feedback, employer insights, and employment trends.
Create and present live and virtual workshops, panels, and orientations that support career readiness and experiential learning for audiences ranging from incoming students to alumni.
Integrate nationally recognized career competencies into advising, programming, and resources.
Partner with faculty, academic administrators, and student organizations to reach students across disciplines and promote engagement with career resources.
3.) Industry & Employer Engagement Collaboration
Team closely with Employer Relations staff to build and maintain knowledge of employers, hiring practices, and trends within assigned industry clusters.
Share industry insights, employer intelligence, and potential job or internship leads with Career Center colleagues.
Incorporate employer and industry information into advising conversations, programming, and student resources.
4.) Team Collaboration & Program Support
Participate in regular team meetings focused on planning, assessment, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with colleagues to support Career Center initiatives such as career industry events, employer panels, alumni mentoring programs, networking events, and career‑related site visits.
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and student‑centered team culture.
May oversee the work of one or more Federal Work‑Study (FWS) student employees.
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Displaying Creativity.
Prioritizing and Organizing.
Acquiring and Analyzing Information.
Supporting Coworkers.
Full-time.
35 hours per week.
$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 annually.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in a professional or advising role.
Master's degree or equivalent.
4 - 6 years of relevant experience.
Previous experience advising college or university students.
Experience working in or closely with industries aligned to assigned career clusters (e.g., nonprofit, private sector, government, media, technology, public service, education, or related fields).
Familiarity with career assessment tools such as the Myers‑Briggs Type Indicator or Strong Interest Inventory.
Knowledge of career development theory and career advising practices.
Demonstrated understanding of employment trends and hiring practices relevant to one or more career industry areas.
Strong communication, listening, and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and student‑centered environment.
Computer literacy, including use of internet research tools and social media platforms.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, employers, faculty, alumni, and campus partners.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
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