Job Description
CAREER COORDINATOR/ACADEMIC ADVISOR POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Butler County Community College (BC3) is currently accepting applications for the position of Career Coordinator/Academic Advisor. This is a full-time partially funded by the Carl D. Perkins Grant, Non-Teaching, Non-Tenure Track position that will begin immediately and continue as long as grant funds are available to support this position. Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm on campus. Evening hours as needed.
Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Career Coordinator/Academic Advisor is responsible for providing career development resources and programming to students with a focus on occupational majors. This is to include administration and interpretation of career inventories, development of workshops and presentations, cover letter and resume review, and leading mock interviews. In addition, they will serve as a liaison between administration, faculty, and community members as it relates to business and industry trends. They are responsible for sharing the results of the evaluation of career initiatives for continuous improvement. As a member of the College's advising team, the Career Coordinator/Academic Advisor position also provides general advisement to students, both individually and in small groups. Master's Degree from an accredited institution required; preferred in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Student Affairs in Higher Education, or related field. Experience in career counseling, academic advising, or secondary education required. Two years' experience in higher education preferred. Technical skills to learn and use online tools and administrative software required. Development of a strong cover letter and resume required.
Salary ($43,000 - $45,000) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should visit BC3 Recruitment to complete their Candidate Profile along with uploading a PDF version of current resume, cover letter, and copy of college/university transcripts that have been conferred to the Resume section. Incomplete candidate profiles and/or any materials regarding this position that are received after the application deadline or closing of the search will not be considered. Any materials submitted will be the property of the College. Applicants currently employed by Butler County Community College must authorize in writing that all college/university transcript(s) on file in their personnel file located in the Human Resources Office may be copied and attached to their application packet by the application deadline. Requests to copy transcripts received after the deadline will be denied. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 724-287-8711 Ext. 8951 for more information.
BC3 is nestled in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania and only 45 minutes from the cultural life of Pittsburgh. BC3 is a vibrant comprehensive community college serving eight (8) counties with six (6) locations and nearly 2,500 credit students. Built on the former Oak Hills Golf Course and a farm, BC3 has a beautiful main campus on 329 wooded acres with a central Oak Grove. BC3 employs approximately 1,000 full- and part-time employees.
BC3 has 53 career and transfer programs. The College is going "all in" for its Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health. This includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Victor K. Phillips Nursing and Allied Health Building, program expansion, and the development of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program. Private and public support has made this possible. BC3 offers unique programs such as Measurement Science/Metrology, Massage Therapy, Electronics, Nanofabrication Technology, and Park and Recreation Management. BC3 offers over 100 courses in online and distance education. In addition to degree programs, BC3 has a public safety training facility at its main campus that serves 15,000 students annually for business training, industrial safety training, and public safety - fire, EMS, Hazmat, and police training.
The impact of BC3 as an economic engine bolsters the regional economy and continues to contribute substantially to the regional workforce. With a focus on student success, faculty, and staff describe BC3 as a special place with a caring and collegial atmosphere that is unusual in today's higher education landscape. BC3 was named the #1 community college in Pennsylvania for 2025 on Niche.com. To learn more about BC3, please visit
Butler County Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Work at office, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Afternoon shift