Career & Experiential Learning Advisor (Technology and Engineering Pathways) (10008355)

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Career & Experiential Learning Advisor for
Technology & Engineering Pathways supports students pursuing careers across technology, engineering, data science, artificial intelligence,
product management, and related innovation-driven fields. This role integrates career advising, experiential learning development, employer
engagement, and industry-connected programming into a coordinated student experience designed to improve readiness, engagement, and
placement outcomes.

Unlike a traditional career advising role, this position places significant emphasis on the development and
coordination of experiential learning opportunities, including industry projects, internships, hackathons, employer-sponsored experiences,
startup engagement, and technical portfolio development.

The Advisor works closely with pathway leadership, employers, alumni,
faculty, and campus partners to help students build technical and professional competencies aligned with rapidly evolving technology and
engineering industries. This role also supports the use of AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve student engagement,
advising scalability, and career readiness.
About the Work Unit:

Career Advancement and Engagement (CAE)
connects Vanderbilt students with meaningful career opportunities through advising, experiential learning, employer partnerships, and
industry engagement. The division is transitioning to a pathway-based model that integrates career advising, experiential learning, and
employer engagement across key industries.

Within this structure, pathway teams support students through milestone-based preparation
models that connect academic experience, experiential learning, employer engagement, and career readiness. Technology & Engineering Pathways
focus on preparing students for careers in software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering, product management, and
emerging technology sectors.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

Career Advising & Student
Development

Provide pathway-specific advising and coaching to students pursuing technology and engineering careers
Support students in identifying career pathways aligned with technical interests, strengths, and evolving workforce opportunities
Help students develop technical portfolios, resumes, project narratives, and professional readiness
Guide students through
recruiting timelines, technical interviewing preparation, and pathway milestones

Experiential Learning
Development

Develop and coordinate experiential learning opportunities aligned with technology and engineering pathways
Support creation of employer-connected projects, hackathons, startup experiences, technical treks, and experiential programming
Help students translate technical and project-based experiences into marketable skills and career outcomes
Collaborate
with faculty, employers, and innovation partners to expand hands-on learning opportunities

Employer & Industry
Engagement

Partner with Employer Relations and pathway leadership to support employer engagement and recruiting efforts
Build relationships with technology companies, startups, engineering organizations, and innovation-focused employers
Assist in connecting students with mentors, alumni, and industry professionals
Support pathway-specific employer events,
networking opportunities, and technical career programming

Technology, AI & Innovation Integration

Utilize
AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve advising, communication, and student engagement
Support development of
scalable digital resources and technology-enhanced student experiences
Stay informed on emerging workforce trends, AI developments,
and technology industry changes
Help students understand how AI and technological disruption are reshaping industries and careers

Data, Outcomes & Continuous Improvement

Track student engagement, experiential learning participation, and
pathway progression
Support reporting related to internships, placement outcomes, and employer engagement
Identify
opportunities to improve student readiness, access, and engagement
Contribute to ongoing refinement of pathway strategy and
experiential learning models

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have direct
supervisory responsibility but may oversee student workers, peer mentors, or pathway-related project participants.

This position
reports administratively and functionally to the Senior Director for Technology & Engineering Career Pathways

Education
and Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree required
Degree in engineering, computer science, information systems,
technology, business, or related field preferred
Master’s degree in higher education, engineering, technology, business, or related
field preferred

Experience and Skills:

Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in technology,
engineering, product management, data science, innovation, higher education, experiential learning, or related fields
required
Experience working in or directly with technology or engineering industries strongly preferred
Demonstrated
experience developing experiential learning, project-based learning, or industry-connected student programming preferred
Experience
using AI-enabled tools and technology platforms in professional or educational settings required
Strong understanding of technology
recruiting, technical career pathways, and emerging workforce trends preferred
Strong advising, coaching, communication, and
relationship-building skills required
Ability to collaborate effectively across employers, faculty, students, and campus partners
Familiarity with career management systems, CRM tools, and digital engagement platforms preferred.

Required
Skills

Career Planning – VU
Comparative Analysis – VU
Cultural Responsiveness – VU
Event
Planning – VU
Interview Preparation – VU
Job Market Research – VU
Job Posting Systems – VU
Partner
Relationship Management – VU
Program Development – VU
Program Management – VU
Service Improvement – VU

Student Development – VU
Student Information Systems – VU

About Us

At Vanderbilt University , our work – regardless of title or role – is
in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on
a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre
campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud
to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by
Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives
to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work
and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might
become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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