Career Advisor
Rhode Island School of Design is seeking a Career Advisor. This an exciting opportunity to join the RISD Career Center in educating, advising, and empowering all students and alumni to effectively translate their education into fulfilling professional experiences while demonstrating a deep respect for individual differences and for each person’s unique aspirations and goals.
The Career Advisor provides career counseling to students and alumni as they apply their knowledge of art and design in the pursuit of fulfilling careers, emphasizing the acquisition of skills and abilities, and encouraging career exploration, goal setting,g and decision making. The role works to support a Career Center which recognizes principles of social equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental to our mission and the work of our staff. We understand these principles to require ongoing attention to differential embodied experiences. This position will engage with RISD departments, faculty, and students to support professional development within the departments through consistent communication, presentations, and programming. The Career Advisor will research and create compelling presentations to educate students about the varied and expansive career paths that apply art and design skills and thinking to a broad range of professional environments. The person in this role proactively engages with the Careers staff to periodically develop new career programs and initiatives while also providing critical input on the execution of existing programming to meet the Career Center’s learning outcomes. The Career Advisor supports the activities of the office and the logistical needs and coverage of major career programs and other presentations including annual Career Center Portfolio Reviews, recruitment events, conferences, seminars, workshops, and departmental studio visits. The Career Advisor must treat RISD community members across all group memberships, perspectives, and circumstances with respect, fairness, and dignity while developing effective working relationships with people who have different group identities, perspectives, and circumstances than themselves.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
- Demonstrated experience in assessing student and alumni needs and effectively interacting with students and alumni from diverse backgrounds and academic interests.
- Ability to demonstrate cultural competencies in all interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and staff while communicating belonging, access, and fairness.
- Knowledge of advising techniques and theory and understanding of current trends in career development and higher education: including an understanding of career assessment, job-seeking skills, drafting cover letters and resumes, and interviewing techniques.
- Strong and effective communication skills in providing information about jobs, internships, opportunities, networks, and professional resources.
- Experience interacting effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and employment communities in an inclusive and collaborative manner.
- Ability to work independently and with a team of colleagues.
- Willingness and ability to share learnings and ideas with others.
- Bachelor's degree in counseling, higher education/college personnel or related area, or equivalent education and experience required.
- Minimum two years of experience in a college advising center, career center, or student success center.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree.
- Experience in an art and design school.
- Knowledge of art and design fields, markets, and professional applications.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.