Entry Level College and Career Advisor Jobs
New grad college and career advisor jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on advising portfolio can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Manufacturing, with employers like WSP, GSI Environmental, and White Cap hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Wright State University has an enhanced mission to support the career and professional development needs of all students and alumni. The Assistant Director (Career Consultant) position is in the Division of Enrollment Management and will report to the Director. The position will work collaboratively with Deans, academic departments, faculty, and other groups to coordinate and provide essential career readiness services which support the career, academic, personal, and professional preparation needs of students. Focus of the position is on career readiness, professional development, and experiential learning for the College of Engineering & Computer Science. This position serves as a career consultant for a designated caseload of students. In addition, the Assistant Director will partner with external and campus partners to increase participation in experiential learning opportunities throughout the university.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Human Services, Psychology, Human Resources, or closely related field and 2 years’ experience in career development, higher education, human resources, or closely related field OR
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, Psychology, Human Resources, or closely related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in career development, higher education, human resources, or closely related field
- Knowledge of career and student development theories
- Knowledge of career assessments
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed in Ohio as a Professional Counselor or Social Worker
- Experience in a University Career office working with diverse student populations
- MBTI and/or Strong Interest Inventory certification
- Experience utilizing Handshake
- Experience using AI platforms for career development
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PERCENT OF TIME:
Career Advising for Students & Alumni (Approximately 55%):
- Provide career coaching/advising on the following topics: career assessments, major and career exploration, job/internship search, graduate school planning, and professional skill development through scheduled and drop-in appointments with individuals and groups (in person and virtually).
- Focus will be on early intervention and reach for all students. Career Readiness interventions include resume and cover letter writing, mock interviews, job search skills, etc.
- Collaboratively develop coaching strategies in support of Enrollment Management persistence, retention, and outcomes goals.
- Advise and coach a caseload of students to ensure their persistence at the University using proactive, developmental, and appreciative advising and coaching techniques.
- Master a firm knowledge of other campus support offices and centers and make appropriate referrals on campus and within the community.
Supporting Campus Activities & Events (Approximately 35%):
- Work collaboratively with Deans, academic departments, faculty and other groups to coordinate and provide essential services, which support the career and professional preparation needs of students in the College. Serve as Career Development lead to a designated College and meet regularly.
- Plan, develop, and deliver programming for the essential services of career advising, career-related programming (i.e. workshops, classroom presentations), and graduate schools services.
- Plan, execute, and evaluate career and experiential education events and services that engage students, alumni, and employers including career fairs, internships, career treks, informational interviews, etc.
- Teach career courses/seminars as needed.
- Facilitate campus-wide group-format career education sessions. Engage students with career programs, services and resources.
- Promote department website, database management tools, and social media accounts. Create social media content.
- Fulfill campus-level and collaborative unit requests for career programs and career presentations.
- Gather First Destination Survey data each semester from alumni.
External Relations (Approximately 10%):
- Develop and cultivate relationships with external partners to identify and recruit potential mentors, job shadow sites, internship partners, and employers.
- Support data collection for the First Destination Survey.
- Represent the department at recruitment events for incoming undergraduate and graduate students, and provide coaching to prospective students as needed.
Must be able to occasionally work evening and weekend hours as needed.
INTRODUCTION
Wright State University has an enhanced mission to support the career and professional development needs of all students and alumni. The Assistant Director (Career Consultant) position is in the Division of Enrollment Management and will report to the Director. The position will work collaboratively with Deans, academic departments, faculty, and other groups to coordinate and provide essential career readiness services which support the career, academic, personal, and professional preparation needs of students. Focus of the position is on career readiness, professional development, and experiential learning for the College of Engineering & Computer Science. This position serves as a career consultant for a designated caseload of students. In addition, the Assistant Director will partner with external and campus partners to increase participation in experiential learning opportunities throughout the university.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Human Services, Psychology, Human Resources, or closely related field and 2 years’ experience in career development, higher education, human resources, or closely related field OR
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, Psychology, Human Resources, or closely related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in career development, higher education, human resources, or closely related field
- Knowledge of career and student development theories
- Knowledge of career assessments
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed in Ohio as a Professional Counselor or Social Worker
- Experience in a University Career office working with diverse student populations
- MBTI and/or Strong Interest Inventory certification
- Experience utilizing Handshake
- Experience using AI platforms for career development
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PERCENT OF TIME:
Career Advising for Students & Alumni (Approximately 55%):
- Provide career coaching/advising on the following topics: career assessments, major and career exploration, job/internship search, graduate school planning, and professional skill development through scheduled and drop-in appointments with individuals and groups (in person and virtually).
- Focus will be on early intervention and reach for all students. Career Readiness interventions include resume and cover letter writing, mock interviews, job search skills, etc.
- Collaboratively develop coaching strategies in support of Enrollment Management persistence, retention, and outcomes goals.
- Advise and coach a caseload of students to ensure their persistence at the University using proactive, developmental, and appreciative advising and coaching techniques.
- Master a firm knowledge of other campus support offices and centers and make appropriate referrals on campus and within the community.
Supporting Campus Activities & Events (Approximately 35%):
- Work collaboratively with Deans, academic departments, faculty and other groups to coordinate and provide essential services, which support the career and professional preparation needs of students in the College. Serve as Career Development lead to a designated College and meet regularly.
- Plan, develop, and deliver programming for the essential services of career advising, career-related programming (i.e. workshops, classroom presentations), and graduate schools services.
- Plan, execute, and evaluate career and experiential education events and services that engage students, alumni, and employers including career fairs, internships, career treks, informational interviews, etc.
- Teach career courses/seminars as needed.
- Facilitate campus-wide group-format career education sessions. Engage students with career programs, services and resources.
- Promote department website, database management tools, and social media accounts. Create social media content.
- Fulfill campus-level and collaborative unit requests for career programs and career presentations.
- Gather First Destination Survey data each semester from alumni.
External Relations (Approximately 10%):
- Develop and cultivate relationships with external partners to identify and recruit potential mentors, job shadow sites, internship partners, and employers.
- Support data collection for the First Destination Survey.
- Represent the department at recruitment events for incoming undergraduate and graduate students, and provide coaching to prospective students as needed.
Must be able to occasionally work evening and weekend hours as needed.
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Entry Level College and Career Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level college and career advisor job?
Start by gaining hands-on experience through internships, volunteer advising roles, or graduate assistantships in a college counseling or student services office. Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with college application processes, career development frameworks, and student-facing communication. A strong practicum experience or a portfolio showing advising case work gives entry level applicants a clear edge over candidates with credentials alone.
Which companies hire entry level college and career advisors?
Companies hiring entry level college and career advisors right now include WSP, GSI Environmental, and White Cap, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to concentrate among community colleges, school districts, nonprofit college access organizations, and workforce development agencies that onboard junior advisors and provide structured training.
Are there remote entry level college and career advisor jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are still on-site or hybrid given the student-facing nature of the work. About 9% of entry level college and career advisor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common at edtech companies, virtual college access programs, and national nonprofit organizations that serve students across multiple regions.
Are these new grad college and career advisor jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior college and career advisor roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or practicum hours in place of full-time work history, or explicitly invites applicants with a relevant advising portfolio. Searching for junior or new grad alongside the role title helps surface those openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level college and career advisors?
Entry Level college and career advisor roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they maintain dedicated advising staff pipelines tied to enrollment cycles, grant-funded outreach programs, and state or federal college readiness initiatives that regularly bring on junior advisors.