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Career Advisor

  • 10002905
  • Fairfax, Virginia, United States
  • Virginia, United States
  • Costello College of Business
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  • Classified Staff
  • George Mason University

Department: Costello College of Business

Classification: Education Support Spec 3

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Pay Band: 04

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The College’s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development. Learn more at business.gmu.edu.

About the Position:

The Career Advisor engages the Costello College of Business undergraduate and graduate students in planning for full time jobs and internships in business, assisting with their career needs, which may include resume writing, interview skills, and preparing for the job search. The Career Advisor is committed to planning and leading innovative, high-quality programs and events that meet our students' job search interests and today's job market demands.

Responsibilities:

Student Interaction: 

  • Provides career advising in individual consultations to include:
    • Providing direct student service through individual appointments and office hours;
    • Individual advising involving extensive coaching and advising for students at all stages of career development including making sound decisions about academic major and career choices;
    • Learning how to identify and secure externships and internships; and
    • Demonstrating the value and use of career resources, and teaching students about resume writing, industry and employer research, interviewing skills, networking, and internship/job search strategies.

Administration:

  • Supports Career Services efforts to develop relevant content and more extensively, utilize technology in the delivery of student career-related and industry specific programs and services;
  • Implements marketing recommendations to reach students more effectively;
  • Provides benchmarking and recommendations regarding priorities for the office; and
  • Works with Career Center team to continually develop new and edit existing content for website, published resources and industry, and community area information.

Career Services Programming: 

  • Facilitates creative and engaging workshops and presentations on a variety of career topics such as choosing a major, writing targeted cover letters and resumes, finding internships, conducting internship and job searches, and improving interviewing skills;
  • Collaborates with Career Services team to evaluate and continually enhance programs and services to more effectively address student needs;
  • Develops programs to address a wide variety of topics such as advising students on decisions about academic majors, suggesting strategies for exploring career options, sharing effective methods to search for internships/jobs, and preparing for the transition from college;
  • Manages all logistical details of each program and event; and
  • Works closely with student groups, organizations, and affinity groups to develop and fulfill programing request.

Special Projects:

  • Executes special projects and additional duties as assigned to support the department.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Demonstrated work experience in a related professional setting;
  • Experienced in the use of the internet;
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills;
  • Relationship skills: teamwork, collaboration, networking, development;
  • Technology skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Banner, Salesforce, WordPress;
  • Ability to develop, implement, and manage academic programs and services;
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently; and
  • Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in related field;
  • Demonstrated higher education experience or related field;
  • Experience working with implementation of career programs and services for business students;
  • Demonstrated career advising experience preferred, ideally in a university-level career services office; and
  • Knowledge of business careers and the local/regional business community.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Career Advisor at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover and resume for review.

Posting Open Date:  July 2, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  July 17, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes

 

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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