Business Career & Academic Advisor

University-of-Main; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maine Business School at the University of Maine seeks a dynamic Career Development Specialist and Academic Advisor to lead career education and professional development for undergraduate and graduate business students, and to serve as the primary academic advisor for second-year students.

The role emphasizes individualized advising, workshops, and coordination of career platforms, with collaboration across campus to create experiential and networking opportunities aligned with industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human/Organizational Development, Social Work, Education, Psychology or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in career services, student development, recruiting, or related area.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring students or early-career professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized advising for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Deliver workshops and coordinate career development programming.
• Manage career platforms and coordinate experiential/networking opportunities with campus partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Handshake

Job description

The Maine Business School at the University of Maine seeks a dynamic Career Development Specialist and Academic Advisor to lead career education and professional development for undergraduate and graduate business students, and to serve as the primary academic advisor for second-year students.

The role emphasizes individualized advising, workshops, and coordination of career platforms, with collaboration across campus to create experiential and networking opportunities aligned with industry