Career Services Advising Fellow

Elon University Elon, NC Full-time Education

Posted on March 31, 2024

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Career Services Advising Fellow

Location: Elon University Campus, North Carolina, 27244

Title: Career Services Advising Fellow

Position Type: Temporary

Days Per Week: M-F

Hours Per Week: 36

VP Area: Strategic Initiatives

Department: Student Professional Development Center/Career Services

Position Summary

Elon University's Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) is pleased to announce the office's career fellowship position beginning Monday, August 5th, 2024. The fellowship is a full-time, 10-month position, with the opportunity to extend to a second year based on performance and interest. The individual in this position will assist in various aspects of operations, with a special focus on supporting the satellite offices for the Love School of Business and the School of Communications.

The fellow will receive $2,000.00 per month as well as university housing and a meal stipend. The meal stipend can be used at on campus dining locations as well as 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 conferences and development programs (e.g. NCACE Leadership Institute), and if selected, the opportunity to participate in service-learning programs (e.g. alternative spring break trips). Please note: health insurance is not provided by Elon University for the fellowship.

Meet Your Future Team:
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 who are eager to do everything they can to support Elon students. The Career Services Advising Fellow 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, but will also provide support to the career advising team in the Porter Center for the Love School of Business and the Communications careers team in the School of Communications.

Elon University:
Elon University is a mid-sized private university of approximately 6,300 undergraduate students and 800 graduate students, located in the heart of NC. 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's students put their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe. Elon is known for academic excellence across the curriculum, and for 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. The Elon Phoenix NCAA Division I athletic program is a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. Campus is located 40-50 minutes from Raleigh/Durham, 25 minutes from Greensboro, and 2 hours from Charlotte. Princeton Review ranked Elon University as the #4 “best-run” college in the nation and #9 for “Best Career Services” in 2023. Currently, 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. Elon also is the leader in the “Programs to Look For” feature - the only college or university ranked in the top 20 in all eight categories of academic programs linked to student success and positive learning outcomes.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required 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.

Preferred Education and Experience

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Candidates must be able to commit to the full 10-month appointment to begin in August including committing to living accommodations on-campus. We may be able to accommodate pets on a case-by-case basis. Candidates must be willing to get certified to drive vans for career events unless they have special accommodations or circumstances preventing them from doing so.

Job Duties

Career advising 1:1 appointments, classroom/student organization presentations, and employer relations
Co-teaching Elon's one credit Career Exploration and Education courses focused on exploring careers and preparing students for their professional life after college
Supporting Elon's growing list of student professional development programming and events, both in-person and virtually
Building 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
Assisting with marketing efforts (e.g. social media) while showing an interest in supporting the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the office

To Apply: To apply, visit: https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/68f01836-ff7b-415c-93ee-f55a1eb787cc.

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