Career Advisor (TEMP)

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University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been consistently ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. Posted Job Title Career Advisor (TEMP) Job Profile Title Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt Job Description Summary The Career Advisor (Temp) supports Penn Engineering's growing on-campus master's community by delivering high-quality, specialized career coaching and supports building a scalable career development program. Working closely with the Associate Director and a small team, this role supports daily service delivery, contributes to programming and employer engagement, and develops relevant and innovative resources that extend career learning beyond 1:1 appointments. Penn Engineering's master's community is global, fast-moving, and career outcomes-focused. The Career Advisor (Temp) should be comfortable in a technology-rich environment, passionate about staying current with industry and hiring trends, and bring a student-centered approach that is both warm and direct. The role may be aligned with an industry cluster (e.g., software/cybersecurity/data/AI; robotics/hardware/product; biotech/biomedical/chemical/materials/sustainability) and will collaborate with academic programs, student leaders, alumni, and career partners in Penn Engineering's Office of Academic Innovation (online master's community) and central Career Services (undergraduate, PhD, and postdocs) to strengthen student outcomes. This role includes occasional evening programming or employer events, and while hybrid work is possible, a strong in-person presence is expected during peak programming periods and on-campus events. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities 1) Career Coaching and Student Support (45%) Provide 1:1 and small-group coaching for on-campus master's students, with a focus on career exploration, job/internship search strategy, networking, résumé/LinkedIn development, technical and behavioral interviewing, offer negotiation, and professional communication. Support students navigating complex professional pathways, including international students, career switchers, and those targeting specialized technical roles. Strategically support students to translate technical experience from projects and internships into clear, employer-ready narratives for application materials and interviews. Contribute to a consistent advising experience by using and building shared templates, coaching frameworks, industry-specialized career curricula, and service standards established by the team. 2) Industry Cluster Programming and Career Education (25%) Co-design and deliver career programming aligned to an assigned industry cluster, in partnership with degree programs and cohort communities. Examples may include actionable workshops, employer spotlights, alumni panels, mock interview clinics, or technical interview practice sessions. Plan and execute a calendar of workshops and events that balance career fundamentals with industry-specific insight. Coordinate logistics and distribution of student communications for programs; ensure a professional experience for students and guests. 3) Employer and Alumni Engagement (15%) Support outreach and relationship management with employers, alumni, and professional associations connected to specific industries, with the goal of translating relationships into student-facing employment opportunities. Work in coordination with the on-campus and online community Associate Directors and central Career Services on employer engagement, co-sponsored events, and alignment with larger campus-wide fairs and recruiting activity. Track interactions and follow-ups in team CRM systems, helping maintain an accurate picture of outreach, engagement, and outcomes. 4) Evergreen Resources and Scalable Content (5%) Develop student-facing resources (digital guides, templates, short modules, FAQs) that enhance operational efficiencies and expand students' access to career learning. Contribute to the team's advising and programming operational playbooks to ensure tha

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