Career Services Advisor

UW-Madison College of Engineering; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Madison College of Engineering is seeking a Career Services Advisor within Engineering Career Services (ECS) to support students and alumni in securing internships, co-ops and full-time roles. You will coach on resumes, interviewing, networking, and career strategies while fostering industry and alumni connections.

The role involves developing programming, managing relationships with employers, and delivering career development resources across formats.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a student-facing/student services role in higher education.
• Experience creating, developing and managing programs for college students.
• Ability to work in teams and independently while delivering high-quality work.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coaches students on career readiness topics and job search strategies.
• Guides students in developing professional skills and networks with industry partners and alumni.
• Supports expansion of Engineering Career Services reach and campus collaboration.
• Plans and executes events such as industry visits, student showcases and networking sessions.
• Maintains career engagement data and program records.
• Develops career development materials across multiple media to educate students.

Skills

Higher education experience

Program development

Team collaboration

Time management

Flexibility (nights & weekends)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Handshake

12Twenty

Microsoft Excel

Google Forms

LinkedIn

Job description

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Career Development Coordinator

Job Summary

Engineering Career Services (ECS) is a small and dedicated team focused on serving all students in the College and our alumni. This team supports engineering students in getting internships, co-ops, and full-time jobs.

The Career Services Advisor

• Coaches students in the College of Engineering on career-driven topics such as career preparation/readiness skills, search strategies, resumes/cover letters, interviewing, social media and networking optimization, job offers, and negotiations
• Guides students on identifying and developing their professional skills and networks through industry-supported projects, connections with student leaders, industry representatives, and alumni networks.
• Supports the expansion of Engineering Career Services (ECS) reach and foster ongoing academic and career collaboration with key unit liaisons and advisors (e.g., Engineering Student Center Advisors, Undergraduate Academic Advising, Graduate Student Services)
• Participates in planning and executing complex events and programs such as off-campus student visits to industry partners, student experience showcases, major & career exploration events, and alumni/student networking sessions.
• Collects and maintains student & program records, including meetings and student progress, as well as career engagement data for select program areas.
• Educates students on professional work opportunities and employment trends.
• Utilizes and supports career-related technologies and tools.
• Assists with designated administrative processes (e.g., respond to student emails and voicemails, Handshake, 12Twenty, Marketing and Communication).

Note that each of the available positions will serve as a career advisor to students in the College of Engineering but will have unique responsibilities focused on one of the three areas below:

• Experiential learning pathways (including off-campus student visits to industry partners, student experience showcases and industry-supported student projects)
• Career exploration pathways (including exploration events with alumni and current students, development and management of a career exploration canvas course, orientation sessions for newly-declared students, and collaboration on securing research opportunities for early students)
• Graduate pathways (including programming series focused on the graduate school application process, supporting career development as a graduate student, and establishing an graduate alumni network to foster connections between current and past graduate students)

Key Job Responsibilities

• Works to support the idea of engineering for all in all Academic Affairs practices and procedures; supports and enhances a climate of inclusive excellence for students and colleagues
• Career exploration pathways (including exploration events with alumni and current students, development and management of a career exploration canvas course, orientation sessions for newly declared students, and collaboration on securing research opportunities for early students)
• Graduate pathways (including programming series focused on the graduate school application process, supporting career development as a graduate student, and establishing a graduate alumni network to foster connections between current and past graduate students)
• Experiential learning pathways (including off-campus student visits to industry partners, student experience showcases and industry-supported student projects)
• Participates in the campus-wide career services community, providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college/unit
• May identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and employment opportunities for students
• Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation
• Develops and delivers career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students
• Educates or advises students and recent alumni individually or in groups through various mediums about career exploration, self-assessment, skills, materials development, and career decisions

Department

College of Engineering, Academic Affairs, Career Services

Compensation

The starting salary for the position is $58,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year (12 months) working in higher education post degree completion in a student-facing/student services role (e.g., academic advising, residence life)
• Demonstrated experience creating, developing and managing programs for college students
• Experience working effectively in teams and independently
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work while balancing multiple priorities and managing deadlines
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours, including some nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience advising students in auniversity career services or academic advising unit
• Proficiency with web-based resources,software, and social media (e.g. Handshake, 12Twenty, Microsoft Excel, Google Forms,LinkedIn)
• Demonstrated presentation, professionalism, and project management skills
• Demonstrated experience working with students, including international students
• Exemplary customer service, communication, and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred (preference in higher education, student affairs or related field)

Contact Information

Beth Brandl, [e-mail]

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