Career Center

Career Advising Fellow (Business and Arts & Sciences)

Requisition Number: 20122550
Type of Employment: Full-Time Temporary
Number of Months:
Months Employed: August 2023 through May 2024
Number of Hours per Day/Week: 36 hours per week
Daily Hours:

Summary Position
Responsibilities:Elon University's Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) is pleased to announce a fellowship position to begin Thursday, August 3, 2023. The individual selected for this 10-month full-time position will focus on students with majors in the Love School of Business and Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences and assist in various aspects of operations including:(1) Support one on one career advising appointments for selected majors (Business and Arts & Sciences) (50%)(2) Co-teach Elon's one credit Transitions Strategies course focused on preparing students for their professional life after college (20%)(3) Support SPDC initiatives, including in-person and virtual programs and events; drop-in hours; classroom/student organizations presentations; and marketing efforts, while showing an interest in supporting the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the office (15%)(4) Collaborate with the Love School of Business and Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences to implement professional development programming involving employers and alumni (10%)(5) Build relationships with offices/departments across campus, including Residence Life and Academic Advising, and lead career programming initiatives that align with professional interests to further support the work of the SPDC (5%)
The fellow will receive $1,600.00 monthly, university housing, and a meal stipend. The meal stipend can be used at on-campus dining locations and multiple off-campus dining, grocery, and retail locations in the Elon/Burlington area. The fellow is also granted funds for professional development and opportunities for personal and professional growth, such as assessment training, and if selected, the opportunity to participate in service-learning programs. Please Note: Elon University does not provide health insurance for the fellowship, however acute care services are available for free through Elon's Faculty and Staff Wellness Clinic.Elon University:Elon University is a mid-sized private university of approximately 6,300 undergraduate and 800 graduate students in the heart of North Carolina. Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered liberal arts university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is known for academic excellence across the curriculum and experiential learning programs in study abroad, undergraduate research, leadership, interfaith dialogue, civic engagement, and community service. The university's 656-acre residential campus in the Town of Elon, NC, is consistently recognized as one of the nation's finest environments for learning. Elon is ranked among the top 100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a #1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #6 for Most Innovative National University. Princeton Review ranked Elon University #9 for 'Best Career Services' in 2023. The Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) team is a self-motivated and lively group with an innate curiosity to learn. This team includes 20 individuals eager to do everything possible to support Elon students. The Career Advising Fellow (Business and Arts & Sciences) will report to the Assistant Director of Career Services for the School of Communications and work from the main SPDC office in the Moseley Center. This position will serve as a natural bridge between the SPDC resources offered to students in the Love School of Business and Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences.As a Fellow, you will work closely with the career advising team in the Love School of Business (LSB), called the Porter Family Professional Development Center (PC). This team consists of 4 individuals who like to get stuff done and have fun doing it! The PC is a satellite office of the Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) located in the LSB. The Career Advising Fellow will report to the Assistant Director of Career Services for the School of Communications and have a point person in the PC for training and questions. Though the Career Fellow will have their own office and work out of the main SPDC in the Moseley Center, they will also frequently work on-site at the Porter Center. The Career Fellow will participate in the Porter Center team meetings to gain knowledge specific to business students and their career interests and to support programming and events in the LSB.
Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences Elon College, houses 21 academic departments and dozens of interdisciplinary majors and minors. Approximately two-thirds of Elon students graduate with a major or minor in the College of Arts & Sciences. Our students obtain the skills required to navigate the world with great success as they develop the skills and fluencies required for today's workplace: intercultural competence, strong critical thinking and communication skills, tolerance for ambiguity, and the ability to work in teams while addressing complex problems.

Education Requirements
Upon starting the fellowship, candidates must have completed their graduate degree in a related field such as counseling, higher education administration, or human resources. Candidates must be able to commit to the full 10-month appointment to begin in August, including committing to living accommodations on-campus. Successful applicants must possess outstanding communication skills (interpersonal, written, and oral), the ability to effectively multi-task, strong attention to detail, a passion for learning, and a strong customer service orientation.

Degree/Major: A related field such as counseling, higher education administration, or human resources.
Length of Experience:
Supervisory Experience: No

Supervisory Experience Detail
None

Special Skills or Experience
Possess outstanding communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal). Must be able to effectively multi-task. Possess high attention to detail and have a strong customer service orientation.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit resume, cover letter, list of 3 reference contacts.

Posting Date: 05/01/2023
Closing Date: 5/31/2023
Open Until Filled: No

General Purpose of Position
The Career Advising Fellow provides professional development support to students in the Love School of Business and Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences. This professional development support is conducted through 1:1 meetings, drop-in appointments, classroom presentations and workshops. Additionally, the Fellow engages in continuing education to develop new programming that meets the changing needs of students pursuing opportunities for internships, full-time positions and acceptance into graduate and professional schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support one on one career advising appointments for selected majors (Business and Arts & Sciences) (50%)2. Co-teach Elons one credit Transitions Strategies course focused on preparing students for their professional life after college (20%)3. Support SPDC initiatives, including in-person and virtual programs and events; drop-in hours; classroom/student organizations presentations; and marketing efforts, while showing an interest in supporting the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the office (15%)4. Collaborate with the Love School of Business and Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences to implement professional development programming involving employers and alumni (10%)5. Build relationships with offices/departments across campus, including Residence Life and Academic Advising, and lead career programming initiatives that align with professional interests to further support the work of the SPDC (5%)

Education and Experience
Upon starting the fellowship, candidates must have completed their graduate degree in a related field such as counseling, higher education administration, or human resources. Candidates must be able to commit to the full 10-month appointment to begin in August, including committing to living accommodations on-campus. Successful applicants must possess outstanding communication skills (interpersonal, written, and oral), the ability to effectively multi-task, strong attention to detail, a passion for learning, and a strong customer service orientation.

Does this position require driving for the university? Yes

Additional Information


To apply, visit https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/9424

Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.

Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elons experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs 'Focused on Student Success.' Elons more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.







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