Career Advisor
About the role
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, etc.), grad school search and planning, and interview skills. In addition to providing 1:1 advising, the position will also support the facilitation of career events as well as presentations and workshops for classrooms and programs.
Other duties as assigned. 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 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White.
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
What you'll do
- 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.
- Facilitate career-related workshops, presentations and events.
- Collaborate with 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.
- Represent the Career Services Center at admission/recruiting events, new student orientation programs, etc. 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.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours required.
- Other duties as assigned. Required
What you'll bring
- 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).
- Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position. Preferred
- 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.
Benefits
- Budgeted salary for this position is $54,285.00.
- 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 Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
- Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by October 20 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 Equivalent100.0% 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.
- 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.
- Nevada State University Thank you for your interest in a career with Nevada State University.
- The search committee chair or hiring manager will contact you if you are selected for an interview.
- You will receive updates on the status of your application via your candidate home account.
- The hiring process for our open positions can vary in length.
- We encourage you to be patient as we review all application materials.
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- Having been established in 2002, Nevada State University places a special emphasis on the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population.
- Located on a developing 512-acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, the university emphasizes high-quality instruction, exemplary service, engaging learning experiences and innovation as a means to more efficient, effective outcomes in all corners of the campus.
- With an enrollment surpassing 7,500 students, Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education.
- Nevada State University has grown to offer over 60 high-demand majors and minors.
- Curriculum is developed based upon the needs of communities in Nevada, business and industry, and the demands of its students.
- Top programs include nursing, education, business administration, biology and psychology.
- NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
- EEO/Title IX Steven Kenney Associate Vice President of Human Resources Title IX Coordinator 1300 Nevada State Drive Rogers Student Center #325 Henderson, NV 89002 (702) 992-2320 TitleIXCoordinator@nevadastate.edu Nevada State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.
- Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C.
- §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).
- The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.
- Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Steven Kenney, Title IX Coordinator, Nevada State University, 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002, Telephone: (702) 992-2320, Email: TitleIXCoordinator@nevadastate.edu; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.
- 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
- Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found here.
- If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at (702) 992-2320.
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- NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
- As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits.
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