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Career Advisor

Concordia University St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Career Advisor

Position Overview : The Career Development Specialist / Senior Career Development Specialist works in collaboration across the University toward increasing the retention, graduation, and career readiness of CSP students. The Career Development Specialist / Senior Career Development Specialist consults with faculty and staff to develop and deliver comprehensive career readiness initiatives, develops and implements career-focused events, delivers presentations, and holds career advising appointments. In addition to internal work, the position will work with employers to coordinate recruiting efforts. This position represents the institution with internal and external partners and makes informed decisions on behalf of the institution.

Essential Duties :

  • Career Advising / Coaching : Provide in-person, phone, and / or virtual career advising to all CSP students and alumni. Topics may include career planning, job search assistance, internship preparation, resume reviews, interview preparation, networking, and graduate school planning.
  • Employer Relations : Coordinate job fairs. Co-administer CSP's internships for academic credit process.
  • Additional Senior level duties include, but are not limited to : Oversee master Blackboard course, make recommendations to curriculum based on industry trends. Train faculty. Analyze data.
  • Career Outreach, Programming & Collaboration : Work closely with faculty and staff to develop and deliver career readiness presentations, programming, and curriculum.
  • Additional Senior level duties include, but are not limited to : Collaborate and offer consultations on career integration and readiness with admissions, academic departments, athletic teams, staff, and student clubs
  • Technology and Social Media : Contribute towards social media plan.Co-manage department website. Co-manage CSP's job and internship board, Handshake.
  • Additional Senior level duties include, but are not limited to : Research best practices on how to integrate Handshake into the CSP community. Collaborate with CSP Human Resources to support on-campus student employment.
  • Supervision : Contribute towards onboarding efforts for student employees. Develop and oversee daily tasks.

Education & Experience :

  • Bachelor's Degree : Required
  • Master's Degree : Preferred
  • Preferred : 1-2 years of experience providing instruction on career development topics through individual advising, presentations, and / or programming
  • Preferred : 1-2 years of experience working in a University career center, recruiting / talent development, training, or related setting
  • Senior level : Required 2 years of experience providing instruction on career development topics through individual advising, presentations, and / or programming.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences
  • Ability to work as a member of a high-functioning, collaborative team. Strong evidence of organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic departments, faculty, staff, students, and local community
  • Knowledge of employer recruitment strategies, job market trends, occupational, career and employment information sources
  • Ability to develop and implement relevant programming
  • Ability to identify and track data.
  • Competencies :

  • Professional demeanor with a positive, motivated, and enthusiastic work style.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; strong presentation skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Self-starter who is eager to start new initiatives and enhance existing ones.
  • Supplemental Information :

    It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.

    The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.

    The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.

    Promise to Students - Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.

    Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.

    CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https : / / www.csp.edu / student-life / title-ix /

    Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions

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