Career Consultant

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

13 paid holidays

Vacation

Tuition waiver

Retirement plans

Wellness options

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Career Consultant to serve as the primary career services liaison for designated colleges. You will provide career coaching, advising, and experiential learning guidance to students, alumni, and employers, with a focus on internships and co-ops.

Responsibilities include delivering workshops, coordinating career readiness initiatives, and partnering with campus stakeholders to integrate career development into curricula and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
• Two years of relevant professional experience in career advising or student support services

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary career services liaison for assigned colleges or academic units, advising students, faculty, employers, and alumni.
• Deliver individual and group career coaching on internships, co-ops, job search strategies, resume/cover letter development, interview prep, and salary negotiation.
• Advise students on internships, co-ops, fellowships, service-learning, and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Create programmatic offerings and workshops to help students set goals and prepare for professional experiences.
• Collaborate with campus partners to integrate career readiness into curricular and co-curricular experiences.

Skills

Career coaching

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Project management

Time management

Presentation skills

MS Office

Data tracking

Handshake proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (Higher Education Administration / Counseling / HR)

Tools

Handshake

Applicant Tracking Systems

Career assessment tools

Job description

Career Consultant

Job ID: 300942

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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

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

Compensation & Benefits

Proposed Salary: The budgeted salary range for this role is $47,000-$53,000 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Visit: https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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

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 25 institutions of higher education and the System Office. Core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available in USG policy materials online. Includes links to policies on values, conduct, and freedom of expression.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status. For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity.

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. Travel may be required (1% - 24%). This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

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

Per policy, final candidates will undergo a criminal background investigation. Applicants may be asked to disclose criminal record history during screening and prior to a conditional offer. A disqualifying criminal history will remove eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references. Some positions may require motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening, or verification of academic credentials.

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