Career Development & Academic Advisor for Business Students

University of Maine Business School; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine Business School is seeking a dynamic Career Development Specialist and Academic Advisor to lead career education and professional development programming for business students and to serve as the primary academic advisor for second-year students.

The role offers a salary range of $48,000 to $52,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and involves collaborating with undergraduate and graduate students to support their academic and career success on campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Social Work, Education, Psychology or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in career services, student development, or related area.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring students or early-career professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of career education and professional development programs.
• Advise second-year students academically.
• Support undergraduate and graduate business students’ career planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mentoring students

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human/Organizational Development, Social Work, Education, Psychology or a related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Handshake familiarity

Event planning experience

Job description

The University of Maine Business School is seeking a dynamic Career Development Specialist and Academic Advisor to lead career education and professional development programming for business students and to serve as the primary academic advisor for second-year students.

The role offers a salary range of $48,000 to $52,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and involves collaborating with undergraduate and graduate students to support their academic and career success on campus.