Principal Career Consultant

University of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Denver is seeking a Principal Career Consultant to support undergraduate and graduate students and alumni with resumes, LinkedIn profiles, job targeting, networking, interviewing, and professional development. You will liaise with CU Denver Career Center and related departments to connect students with opportunities and quality candidates.

In this role, you will lead career-readiness workshops, coordinate events such as career fairs, and mentor colleagues to advance the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience in education, career advising, recruiting, human resources, student support, professional development, or related field.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
• Master’s or Terminal Degree in Counseling, Business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience providing career coaching, career advising, or professional development support, including guidance on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, interviewing, networking, and job-search strategies.
• Experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or hiring, with an understanding of employer expectations and hiring practices.
• Knowledge of business career pathways, industry trends, and internship and full-time recruiting practices.
• Experience working with students, alumni, and professionals of all career levels (early-career, mid-career, director-level, and executive level)
• Experience facilitating career-readiness workshops, presentations, or other professional development programming.
• Experience using career services platforms, applicant tracking systems, and job board sites.

Responsibilities

• Advise on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, job targeting, networking, interviewing, and professional development topics.
• Ensure students are aware of career opportunities and that employers receive quality candidates.
• Liaise between students, the university, and business school departments and career services.
• Interact with faculty, clubs, and employers to promote connections within the business school.
• Plan and lead student and alumni outreach events, including workshops and career fairs.
• Mentor others on the career team and contribute to strategic direction.

Skills

Career advising

Resume and LinkedIn guidance

Networking & industry targeting

Public speaking/workshops

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s or Terminal Degree in Counseling/Business

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Job board sites

Job description

Position Details

• University of Colorado | Denver
• Official Title : Academic Services Principal Professional
• Working Title: Principal Career Consultant
• FTE: Full Time 1 (100%) FTE | Hybrid
• Salary Range: $72,028 - $79,610

About the University of Colorado - Denver

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners-at any stage of their life and career-for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $665 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu .

Job Description

This position requires a high level of professionalism, senior leader interactions, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and tact & meeting facilitation. Jobs in this career family provide direct professional support for the teaching and/or educational service mission of the university. Functions include academic advising/counseling, student personnel administration, recruitment and admissions, registration, financial aid, faculty affairs, library services, curriculum administration, and others involving direct support of the educational mission of an academic unit.

Principal Career Consultant

What you will do:

• Meet with undergraduate and graduate Business School students and alumni to advise on Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, Job and Industry Targeting, Networking, Interviewing, and other pertinent career and professional development topics.
• Ensure students are aware of career opportunities, and employers are receiving quality candidates.
• Serve as a liaison between students, the university, university services (CU Denver Career Center, Experiential Learning Center, etc.), and Business School Departments (RMI, Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship, Academic Advising, Admissions, J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities, CITI, etc.).
• Interact with faculty, school clubs, associations, strategic employer partners, and other clients of the Business School to promote connections in the Business School. Through networking and relationship building, strives to connect students and employers for mutually beneficial relationships.
• Plan, implement, and lead in student and alumni outreach events, which include workshops, career fairs, and job events, information sessions, and other Business School club events.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, mentor others on the career team, and propel the direction, coaching, and momentum of the team informally

Please note, this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and roles.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

• A bachelor's degree in a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience in education, career advising, recruiting, human resources, student support, professional development, or related field
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Terminal Degree in Counseling, Business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience providing career coaching, career advising, or professional development support, including guidance on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, interviewing, networking, and job-search strategies.
• Experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or hiring, with an understanding of employer expectations and hiring practices.
• Knowledge of business career pathways, industry trends, and internship and full-time recruiting practices.
• Experience working with students, alumni, and professionals of all career levels (early-career, mid-career, director-level, and executive level)
• Experience facilitating career-readiness workshops, presentations, or other professional development programming.
• Experience using career services platforms, applicant tracking systems, and job board sites.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and conta