Career Advisor

Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.

• Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

• Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Career Advisor.

Reporting to the Director of Career Services, the Career Advisor’s main purpose is to help prepare and support students and alumni in achieving their educational, professional and career goals. This includes providing career advising and education on topics such as, but not limited to, career exploration and/or major exploration, career planning, job and internship search, application material review (resumes, cover letters, personal statements), graduate school search and planning, and interview skills. In addition to providing 1:1 advising, the position will also oversee the facilitation of 4-5 career events each semester as well as presentations and workshops for individual classrooms and programs.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. 

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide holistic 1:1 career counseling and advising to students and alumni on career and major exploration, job/internship search processes and strategies, interview skills and techniques, resume/CV development, cover letter development, opportunities for skill building and involvement (e.g. student clubs, volunteering, etc.), effective networking, job negotiation strategies, graduate/professional school exploration and preparation, and more.
• Creating and presenting informational and hands-on workshops to student groups and classes on career-related topics.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Employer Relations to stay up to date on workforce trends and upcoming opportunities for students/alumni to connect with employer partners.
• Implement data collection strategies to assess impact of services, events and programs.
• Plan and execute 4-5 career development programs each semester.
• Create and disseminate marketing materials for assigned workshops/programs.
• Represent the Career Services Center at admission/recruiting events, new student orientation programs, and community networking events. Occasional evening and weekend hours required.
• Support the training and supervision of student workers.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain informed about current trends, policies, and best practices in career advising.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least two (2) years of experience working in higher education, career/workforce development, training and development, human resources, job placement services, or a related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and engage individuals through 1:1 advising, classroom presentations and workshops.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, sociology, social work, human resources or a related field.
• Knowledge of career development and student development theories and applications.
• Experience with event planning and management.
• Experience with Handshake CSM.
• Knowledge of career readiness competencies (NACE; National Association of Colleges & Employers).
• Knowledge or experience with Life Design principles/frameworks .

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $54,285. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Monday, March 23, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by March 22 for full consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

  

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

  

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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