Career Consultant

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walton Career Connections team at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville seeks Career Consultants to guide, coach, and educate students through programming and employer partnerships.

You will manage a portfolio of students, collaborate with academic departments, and develop strategies to expand opportunities while maintaining regular in-person office hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, HR, or related field from an accredited institution
• At least two years of professional recruiting or career development experience
• Experience with resume writing, interviewing and job search skills
• Experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of undergraduate and graduate students in career services
• Collaborate with employers and academic departments on programming and outcomes
• Develop strategies to grow opportunities for students across diverse industries

Skills

Recruiting experience

Career development

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, human resources, or related field

Master’s degree in business, marketing, or related field

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.

Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”

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Closing Date:

09/11/2026

Type of Position:

Career Services

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:

Career Center Undergraduate

Summary of Job Duties:

Career Consultants in Walton Career Connections provide guidance, coaching, programming, and education to Walton students through consulting, collaboration with employers, and identification of industry trends. Career Consultants will be responsible for managing a portfolio of undergraduate and graduate students, collaborating with team and academic departments regarding programming, and tracking outcomes. In coordination with the Senior Director for Career Services, the Career Consultants will develop strategies to grow opportunities for students in diverse industries and locations, ensuring alignment with academic and career goals.
Must be able to provide in-person support of programming/events during office hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and occasional evenings and weekends, less than 10 evenings or weekends a semester.
Regular, non-disruptive, and in-person, reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, human resources, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least two years of professional work experience that includes recruiting or career development for corporate functions (such as finance, accounting, marketing, sales, operations, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), etc.) or relevant recruiting experience for corporate clients in related functional areas

• Experience with business education (specifically within Accounting and Finance; Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain Management and CPG; Human Resource Management and Entrepreneurship; Economics and Information Systems; and MBA and Specialty Master’s Programs)

• Experience with resume writing, interviewing and job search skills

• Experience with web-based resources, spreadsheet and presentation software required (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, marketing, human resources or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• Experience with pivot tables in Excel for data analysis

• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) and/or Career Services platforms (e.g., Handshake, etc.)

• Experience working with students in a higher education environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of project management

• Knowledge of job search and process management

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with students, alumni, and recruiters

• Excellent oral and written communications

• Ability to develop effective presentations and speak confidently to large audiences

• Ability to coach and motivate others

• Ability to build rapport quickly, to listen actively, to adapt to changing situations

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$63,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Heather Wilson
Lead Career Consultant
Walton College of Business
[e-mail]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes