About Us

Shorelight is reinventing the international education experience for students worldwide. Based in Boston, the company works directly with top-ranked, nonprofit American universities to build innovative programs and high-touch, technology-driven services that help talented students thrive and become global citizens.

Job Overview

The Career Services Advisor (CSA) supports and prepares students for participation in educational internships, postgraduate job searches, and other career goals.  The CSA will, at times, be expected to work remotely 60% of the time, work out of the assigned local campus 30% of the time, and additional travel to portfolio campuses 10% of the time.  He/She/They promote Shorelight Career Services programs, make on-site presentations, run training sessions, and teach career-readiness workshops for our international students.  This role reports to the Career Services Manager (CSM) and works closely with the campus leadership teams and university partners for assigned Shorelight partners.

The CSA is an energetic team player who is motivated by supporting students and preparing them to flourish in the workplace.  He/She/They has/have exceptional oral and written communication skills, solid creative-thinking abilities, and demonstrates professionalism, especially during presentations.  Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities as well as comfortability multitasking and adjusting quickly to shifting priorities is essential.  The CSA must be able to work in a diverse environment that requires cross-cultural awareness and understanding.

Essential Functions

Program Management

• Support CSM to integrate all concepts and details for Shorelight Career Services into any new program and/or product launches
• Promote marketplace Career Premium products
• Assist students in navigating the career development, planning, and implementation process by leading students through the Shorelight Career Services Programs
• Design, present, and/or coordinate career preparation and professional development curriculum, workshops, and classroom presentations for assigned Shorelight partners
• Assist students with preparation for participation in educational internships, postgraduate job searches, and other career goals
• Utilize discretion and judgment while working with confidential and sensitive student information during the career orientation, program adoption, and career coaching process
• Collaborate with Marketing Team in the development of collateral to promote the Career Services Programs to existing and potential students

Career Development

• Conduct one-on-one progress and coaching sessions
• Liaise with the universities career centers to promote career development, experiential education activities, and employer relations
• Connect with campus leadership teams, key university-partner staff, and Shorelight colleagues, maintaining trust through open channels of communication

Data Management and Integrity

• Track participation of and contact with students

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ years’ experience in career services and experiential education, recruiting, or human resources
• Experience working with international students and ability to exhibit cross-cultural awareness and understanding
• Travel up to 10%
• Eligibility to work in and travel freely to and from the United States without sponsorship
• Teaching, training, or group facilitation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Experience with spreadsheets and/or databases
• Agency recruiting experience and knowledge of industry trends

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit the Shorelight Careers page to submit an application with a resume and cover letter.

Background Check Required – Identity, Education, Criminal

Shorelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.