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About the Role

The Career Advisor 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group coaching for on-campus master’s students, focusing on career exploration, job/internship search strategy, networking, résumé/LinkedIn development, interviewing, offer negotiation, and professional communication.
• Support students navigating complex professional pathways, including international students, career switchers, and those targeting specialized technical roles.
• 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.
• Co-design and deliver career programming aligned to an assigned industry cluster, in partnership with degree programs and cohort communities.
• 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, ensuring a professional experience for students and guests.
• Support outreach and relationship management with employers, alumni, and professional associations connected to specific industries to create student employment opportunities.
• Work in coordination with Associate Directors and central Career Services on employer engagement, co-sponsored events, and alignment with campus-wide recruiting activity.
• Track interactions and follow-ups in team CRM systems.
• Develop student-facing resources such as digital guides, templates, short modules, and FAQs to enhance operational efficiencies and expand career learning access.
• Contribute to advising and programming operational playbooks to ensure service consistency as volume grows.
• Collaborate with the on-campus team and the Penn Engineering Online career team to align core content.
• Monitor and maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging career-related trends, industry developments, resources, platforms, and labor market insights.
• Support day-to-day service delivery by maintaining accurate records and using shared platforms consistently.
• Collect and leverage quantitative and qualitative data to improve programming and student experience.
• Prepare brief summaries of trends observed in coaching appointments and programs to advocate for and allow the team to make timely adjustments.
• Partner effectively with colleagues across OAS, Penn Engineering Office of Academic Innovation (OAI), academic program teams, and central Career Services.
• Contribute to a positive team culture, offering reliable follow-through, clear communication, and a steady presence with students and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of wrap-around professional development for Penn Engineering students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (career advising, coaching, employer relations, student services, workforce development, or related fields).
• Demonstrated ability to coach or advise students/clients on career development topics.
• Comfort operating in a fast-moving, technology-rich environment; ability to learn new tools quickly and work across platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and engaging style.
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of international student hiring pathways (OPT/CPT, H-1B sponsorship landscape).
• Understanding and alignment with Penn Engineering’s mission and values.
• Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made.

Skills

• Career exploration
• Job/internship search strategy
• Networking
• Résumé/LinkedIn development
• Technical interviewing
• Behavioral interviewing
• Offer negotiation
• Professional communication
• Industry-specific career curricula
• Employer engagement
• CRM systems
• Digital guides
• Templates
• Short modules
• FAQs
• Operational playbooks
• Data collection and analysis
• Outcomes tracking

Location

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Work Type

• Hybrid work is possible, with a strong in-person presence expected during peak programming periods and on-campus events.

Experience Level

• 2-3 years of relevant experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

• $58,506.00 - $70,000.00 Annual Rate

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and potentially other institutions.
• Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Substantial time away from work for vacation, personal affairs, illness, or family needs.
• Long-term care insurance options.
• Wellness and work-life resources.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to University resources, cultural activities, and recreational facilities.
• Discounts and special services on arts, entertainment, transportation, and more.
• Flexible work hours options.
• Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
• Adoption assistance for qualified expenses.

About the Company

• The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation, consistently ranking among the top 10 universities.
• It is the largest private employer in Philadelphia and has been recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers.
• Penn offers a unique working environment on a beautiful urban campus with easy access to educational, cultural, and recreational activities.
• Philadelphia provides a lively cultural scene and a variety of atmospheres for work and play.

Equal Opportunity

• The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
• Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.