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Title: Career Services Advising Fellow

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: M-F

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Strategic Initiatives

Department: Student Professional Development Center/Career Services

Location: Elon Main Campus

Position Summary

The Career Advising Fellow is a full-time, one-year appointment (with the possibility to extend to two years) within Elon University’s Student Professional Development Center (SPDC), beginning in August 2026. Reporting to the Associate Director of Career Services for Pre-Professional Health and Health Professions Advising, the Fellow supports the SPDC’s mission to prepare students for meaningful professional lives through personalized advising, teaching, and programmatic initiatives with a primary focus on serving students in the School of Health Sciences.

As an integral member of the SPDC team, the Fellow provides individual and group career advising, co-teaches career exploration courses, assists in event planning and marketing, and collaborates across campus to advance SPDC initiatives and support students in health professional training programs. The position offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of career services and higher education administration, with particular exposure to the unique needs of students pursuing careers in the clinical health sciences, while contributing to Elon’s nationally recognized model for student success. This position will regularly collaborate with faculty and staff in the School of Health Sciences, including the emerging Elon Charlotte Master of Physician Assistant Studies program.

This 10-month, in-person position includes a $2,680 monthly stipend, on-campus housing, a meal plan, and full Elon University employee benefits, including health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation/sick leave.

Job responsibilities include:

Career Advising and Student Support
• Provide one-on-one and drop-in advising for students enrolled in the BSN, ABSN, MPAS, and DPT programs, as well as supporting other schools/college as needed.
• Assist students with exploring majors and careers, developing job/externship/internship search strategies, crafting application/residency materials, LinkedIn, and preparing for interviews.
• Support students pursuing further graduate and professional school opportunities such as Advanced Practice Nursing, specialty residency training, and further doctoral education.
• Responsible for the assessment and data-gathering to determine the efficacy of services provided to School of Health Sciences students.

Teaching and Course Support
• Co-teach Elon’s Career Exploration and Education courses focused on career development and professional preparation, as needed.
• Support application year courses for graduate and professional school preparation, as needed.
• Contribute to the curriculum development, grading, and classroom facilitation of an integrated career curriculum in the School of Health Science.

Program Development and Event Support
• Assist with the design and execution of professional development programs and events, both in-person and virtual, with a focus on sessions designed for the transition of School of Health Science graduates to competitive applicants.
• Collaborate with SPDC colleagues to promote inclusive, high-impact programming for diverse student populations.
• Collaborate with Corporate & Employer Relations as well as School of Health Sciences faculty and staff on co-branded or jointly sponsored initiatives, including, but not limited to: Nursing Career Day and the PA Studies Alumni & Employer panels.

Campus Collaboration and Outreach
• Build partnerships with faculty, staff, and campus offices, including Residence Life, to promote SPDC resources and deliver tailored programming.
• Engage in cross-campus initiatives that enhance student professional readiness and community engagement.

Professional and Personal Development 
• Participate in professional development opportunities, including conferences, workshops, and campus leadership initiatives.
• Engage in continuous learning and reflective practice in career services and student affairs.
• Travel to conferences and workshops focused on healthcare workforce development with, or in place of, the Associate Director of Career Advising for Pre-Professional Health and Health Professions Advising.

Inclusive Community Building
• Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring, and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. Employees are expected to foster inclusive excellence and participate in activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, cultural events, professional development sessions, and other university-sponsored programs that strengthen community and belonging.


The fellow will receive ~$2,680.00 per month (dependent on hours worked) 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).

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.

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

• Prior exposure (like a graduate assistantship or similar experience) to career advising, higher education, counseling, or student development.
• Familiarity with liberal arts education and the career development needs of undergraduate students.
• Experience facilitating workshops or teaching in classroom settings.
• Proficiency in social media, marketing, and/or event coordination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful applicants must possess outstanding communication skills (interpersonal, written, and oral), the ability to effectively multi-task, strong attention to detail, a passion for learning, and a strong customer service orientation.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Candidates must be able to commit to the full appointment to begin this summer, 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
• Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.