Career Consultant

Washington State University; Pullman, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman seeks a Career Consultant to prepare undergraduate business students for successful careers through individualized and group advising. You will help students explore options, develop effective job and internship search strategies, and build essential professional skills.

The role designs and delivers business-focused programming, collaborating with employers and alumni to connect coursework with workforce expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience advising, coaching, or mentoring college students or emerging professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to coach professional communication (resumes, cover letters, interviewing).
• Experience delivering presentations, workshops, or educational programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group career advising to undergraduate business students.
• Help students explore career options and develop job and internship search strategies.
• Design and deliver innovative, business-focused programming to reinforce career course content.
• Collaborate with employer relations managers to align advising and programming with labor market needs.
• Lead initiatives to enhance career readiness and connect students with employers and alumni.

Skills

Student advising

Coaching

Public speaking

Relationship building

Career development knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree substitution

Tools

Career management systems

Virtual tools

Handshake

Job description

The Opportunity:

Within the Carson College of Business, as a member of the Student Engagement & Career Development team, the Career Consultant prepares undergraduate business students for successful careers through individualized and group advising. This role helps students explore career options, develop effective job and internship search strategies, and build the professional skills needed to navigate today’s workforce. The position supports students at all stages of career development, with a focus on upper-division and industry-specific preparation. The Career Consultant designs and delivers innovative, business-focused programming that reinforces and extends required career course content, providing intentional scaffolding across the student experience. This work helps students apply and refine classroom concepts through skill-building, employer engagement, and experiential learning. By integrating employers and alumni into programming, the role strengthens students’ understanding of industry expectations, expands professional networks, and connects coursework to career goals. The Career Consultant collaborates closely with employer relations managers to stay informed about hiring trends, industry needs, and labor market developments, ensuring career advising, employer engagement and programming remain aligned with workforce demand and employment opportunities. Additionally, the Career Consultant leads and contributes to initiatives that enhance career readiness, supports recruitment and onboarding efforts, and collaborates across the College to advance student success. This position is ideal for a professional committed to student development, industry engagement, and creating meaningful learning experiences that prepare students post-graduation success.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $4,600 - $5,500 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits:

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.


• For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.


• Experience leading or directing the work of others.


• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.


• Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.


• Professional work experience advising, coaching, mentoring, or supporting college students or emerging professionals in a developmental context.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to coach others in developing professional communication (i.e. resumes, cover letters, interviewing).


• Work experiences developing and delivering presentations, workshops, or educational programming.


• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.


• Working knowledge of career development processes, job/internship search strategies, and professional skill development.


• Familiarity with career-related technology platforms (e.g., career management systems, virtual tools, or online career resources).


• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel, and work evenings or weekends to support events and programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in career advising, coaching, or counseling in a higher education setting.


• Experience designing and delivering career development curriculum or programs that complement or reinforce academic coursework.


• Experience integrating employers or alumni into student programming or learning experiences.


• Familiarity with career assessments and tools that support career decision-making (i.e. O*Net, Focus2, MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory, Holland Code assessments, Strengths).


• Experience using career services platforms and recruiting tools (i.e. Handshake or similar systems).


• Experience using social media or digital platforms for professional networking, student engagement, or job search strategies.


• Demonstrated knowledge of business career pathways, labor market trends, or industry-specific hiring practices.


• Relevant professional certification (i.e. Career Development Facilitator, NACE Career Coach, Gallup Strengths Coach).

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

• Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

About Department/College/Area/ Campus

business.wsu.edu

Area/College: Carson College of Business

Department Name: Carson Center for Student Success

Location: Pullman, WA

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Eligibility and Discrimination Information:

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract. Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

Additional Info About WSU

WSU is Washington's land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located in every county in Washington, and online degree programs are offered worldwide. WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state, nation, and world. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and accountability, continual enhancement of research and educational endeavors are at the core of WSU's strategic priorities.

Contact Information for Disability Accommodation:

509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].