Career Advisor - Career Services

OHB System AG; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a Career Advisor for Career Services at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. This role emphasizes enhancing student career readiness through advising, collaboration with faculty, and building relationships with employers.

Qualified candidates should possess a Master's degree or equivalently relevant experience, and have demonstrated skills in career advising, relationship building, and collaboration. The starting salary ranges from $50,000 to $55,000 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree, or a bachelor's degree combined with professional experience in career services.
• Evidence of the ability to establish positive relationships with students and employers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Career Advisor, assisting students with career exploration and job searches.
• Develop relationships with faculty and employers to support student development.
• Conduct presentations on career-related topics.

Skills

Career advising

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's degree or Bachelor's with relevant experience

Job description

Position Title

Career Advisor - Career Services

Department

Career Services

Position Summary

This position will play a key role in enhancing the career readiness and professional development of 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, employers who recruit graduates of these academic programs, and staff who provide various forms of support to Letters & Sciences students.

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 their career development needs.
• 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 to determine methods to best meet the career development needs of students. Make career-related presentations to classes as needed and 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 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to questions and provide information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation.
• Identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and employment opportunities for students.
• Educate or advise students and recent alumni individually or in groups through various mediums about career exploration, self-assessment, skills, materials development, and career decisions.
• Participate 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.
• Develop and deliver career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students.

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. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer; therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

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.

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 working with students to meet their career development needs (employment, assistantship, internship/field placement, etc.).
• 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 from 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 Employment Statement

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.