Career Advisor - Career Services

UWWTW University of Wisconsin Whitewater; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking a Career Advisor in Career Services to enhance career readiness for students across the College of Letters & Sciences. You will develop relationships with faculty, employers, and staff to support career exploration, resume development, and interview preparation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with STEM, social sciences, languages, and humanities departments, delivering programs and events, and serving as a resource for employers hiring graduates.

Qualifications

• Master's degree, or a bachelor's degree combined with professional experience in career services in a higher education setting or related fields.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with a wide variety of students, faculty, staff, and employers.
• Ability to collaborate with departmental colleagues, as well as faculty, staff, and alumni to enhance student learning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Career Advisor to students in majors within the College of Letters & Sciences and undeclared majors, guiding them on career exploration and job search strategies.
• Provide individual and group career advising to undergraduate and graduate students on resumes, cover letters, interview prep, and professional documents.
• Develop relationships with faculty and academic departments in STEM, social sciences, languages, and humanities to meet career development needs.
• Deliver career development programming and resource materials across mediums.
• Support and staff Career Services programs and events such as career fairs and networking opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Career advising

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + experience

Job description

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Position Information

Position Title: Career Advisor - Career Services
Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Career Development Coordinator

Position Summary

This position will play a key role in enhancing the career readiness and professional development to students enrolled in academic programs within Letters & Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The person in this position will develop relationships with faculty who teach in these disciplines, with employers who recruit graduates of these academic programs, and with staff that provide various forms of support to Letters & Sciences students. This position reports to the Director of Career Services and works collaboratively within the Career Services team.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the Career Advisor to students enrolled in majors in the College of Letters & Sciences, developing an expertise and understanding of the career development needs of these students. Serve as the Career Advisor to students with an undeclared major and foster strong collaborations with the Academic Advising & Exploration Center. Provide individual and group career advising to undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Letters & Sciences and undeclared majors, guiding them on career exploration, job and internship search strategies, professional documents (resumes, cover letters), and interview preparation. Develop a collaborative relationship with faculty and academic departments in STEM, social sciences, languages, and humanities fields. Work with administrators and faculty in the College of Letters & Sciences to determine methods to best meet the career development needs of students. Make career related presentations to classes as needed, and work in collaborative ways to infuse career development and skills into the classroom experience. Develop positive working relationships with all members of the Letters & Sciences Dean’s Office, and attend various meetings as invited, such as the L&S Administrative Council. Build relationships with employers who hire graduates in all majors within the College of Letters & Sciences. Serve as a resource for these employers and help employers develop recruitment strategies to connect with students in the various majors as needed. Support and staff Career Services programs, events, and initiatives such as career fairs, presentation requests, resume cafes, networking opportunities, etc. Attend Career Services staff meetings and participate in university, college, and divisional committees as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Appointment

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation
• May identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and employment opportunities for students
• Educates or advises students and recent alumni individually or in groups through various mediums about career exploration, self-assessment, skills, materials development, and career decisions
• Participates in the campus-wide career services community, providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college/unit
• Develops and delivers career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students

Compensation

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting salary within the range of $50,000 - $55,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree, or a bachelor's degree combined with professional experience in career services in a higher education setting or a field related to STEM, social sciences, or humanities fields.
• Evidence of the ability to establish positive relationships with a wide variety of students, faculty, staff, and employers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with departmental colleagues, as well as faculty, staff, and alumni to enhance student learning.
• A willingness to present to students about a variety of career-related topics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Experience (employment, assistantship, internship/field placement, etc.) working with students to meet their career development needs.
• Experience in career advising in an academic setting or human resources, recruiting, or talent acquisition.
• Evidence of effective presentation/public speaking skills or teaching academic courses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.

Campus Information

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first‑generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s. UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.

Organization Information

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu). Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a). Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills. For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660. UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.