Career Consultant

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University seeks a Career Services Liaison to support colleges with career readiness guidance, internships, co-ops, and experiential learning opportunities for students, alumni, and employers.

You will collaborate with faculty and campus partners to integrate career development into curricula, design workshops, and advise on internships, helping students build professional networks for meaningful post-graduate careers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience in career advising, student support services, or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with Handshake, ATS, and career assessment tools to support student programming.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary career services liaison for assigned colleges or academic units; provide career readiness guidance to students, faculty, employers, and alumni.
• Deliver individual and group career coaching on internship and job search strategies, resume/cover letter development, interview prep, and salary negotiation.
• Advise students on internships, co-ops, fellowships, service-learning, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Create workshops and programs to connect career goals with majors and prepare meaningful professional experiences.

Skills

Career coaching

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Handshake

Applicant tracking systems

Career assessment tools

Job description

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Serves as the primary career services liaison for assigned colleges or academic units at Kennesaw State University. Provides career readiness guidance and advising to students, faculty, employers, and alumni, with a focus on internships, co-ops, and other experiential learning opportunities. Delivers comprehensive career coaching and programs on career exploration, internship and job search strategies, co-op participation, and post-graduation career planning. Collaborates with faculty, academic advisors, and campus partners to integrate career development into curricular and co-curricular experiences, preparing students for meaningful professional careers.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary career services liaison for assigned colleges or academic units, providing career readiness guidance and advising to students, faculty, employers, and alumni
• Delivers individual and group career coaching on career exploration, professional skills, internship and co-op opportunities, job search strategies, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and salary negotiation
• Advises students on internships, co-op placements, fellowships, service-learning, and other experiential learning opportunities that align with academic and career goals
• Creates programmatic offerings and workshops to help students generate career goals, connect those goals to academic majors, and prepare for meaningful professional experiences
• Provides targeted support to undeclared or exploratory students, partnering with campus partners to address unique career development needs
• Delivers classroom, campus, and orientation presentations to educate students on career readiness, internships, co-ops, experiential learning, and academic credit processes
• Supports career fairs, employer events, networking events, and other department-sponsored programs that connect students with experiential learning and career opportunities
• Promotes department resources, events, and opportunities to students, faculty, and campus partners to enhance engagement and utilization
• Collaborates with faculty, academic advisors, and campus partners to integrate career readiness, internships, co-ops, and experiential learning into curricular and co-curricular experiences
• Maintains a liaison relationship with faculty and administrators regarding the processing, approval, and registration of for-credit internships and co-op programs
• Connects students with employers, alumni, and/or mentors to facilitate internships, co-op placements, and career readiness experiences
• Shares program-specific opportunities and provides guidance to help students secure experiential learning opportunities that align with career goals
• May serve as an instructor of record for non-credit bearing internship, cooperative education, and/or career-focused courses, as assigned
• Provides educational sessions and workshops on career readiness, professional development, and experiential learning topics
• Participates in department or university-wide committees to advance career readiness initiatives, strengthen partnerships, and support student success programs

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

Two (2) years of relevant professional experience, including career advising or student support services.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with career services platforms (e.g., Handshake), applicant tracking systems, and career assessment tools to support student advising and programming

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with campus partners and contribute to initiatives that promote student career readiness and engagement

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with career services platforms (e.g., Handshake), applicant tracking systems, and career assessment tools to support student advising and programming

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with campus partners and contribute to initiatives that promote student career readiness and engagement

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting career development programming, workshops, or student success initiatives, including assisting with implementation and contributing to assessment efforts

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to provide effective career coaching on career exploration, professional skill development, job search strategies, and experiential learning opportunities

Able to interpret employment data, career resources, and labor market information to guide students in informed academic and career decision-making

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Working knowledge of career development theory and career readiness competencies, with the ability to apply concepts in individual advising and group workshops

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills

Proficiency in career services platforms (e.g., Handshake), Microsoft Office Suite, and data tracking to assess program effectiveness and student outcomes

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Skill in building collaborative relationships with students, faculty, employers, and campus partners to support student career development initiatives

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• MVR
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf