What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Consultant position at University of Idaho?
Career Consultant
Posting Number: SP004732P
Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department: Career Services
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
The Career Consultant provides career education/advising to help students and alumni explore and achieve their career goals through teaching career/major exploration courses, delivering presentations/workshops and individual career advising. Consultants provide a strong connection between Career Services and the college(s) and student populations they are assigned to.
The Career Consultant will work within the college/department that they are assigned to. They will collaborate with faculty, staff and administrators in their college(s) in order to identify the career development needs of students and the best methods for providing these services. Depending on the colleges specific needs, service delivery could include but are not limited to, 1-on-1 client appointments/consultations, teaching major/career decision-making classes, conducting class presentations and workshops, training/supervising peer career advising interns and assisting with professional development and networking events.
The Career Consultant will work in Career Services as a member of the Career Advising Team (CAT) to provide general career education/advising services for students during drop-in hours and at Career Services sponsored events.
Required Experience:
- One year experience advising, mentoring, or supervising secondary or post secondary students
- Experience composing and editing business documents
- Experience speaking publicly, presenting information to individuals, small, and large groups
Required Education:
- Bachelors Degree
Required Other:
- Individual positions will be required to gain and maintain professional memberships and certifications as assigned
- Must occasionally travel and work nonstandard hours and weekends to meet the business needs of the department
Additional Preferred:
Education
- Masters Degree in Communication, English, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Adult Education, Business Education, Human Resources, Career and Technical Education or related field
Experience
- Previous field or industry experience in the assigned college(s) for this position
- Professional work experience in career counseling, advising/mentoring, student development, or career education or in the industries related to their college assignment
- Past participation in experiential learning activities such as internships, co-ops, service projects/national service programs, study abroad, research, national exchanges or student leadership activities
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and experience using career recruitment databases and on-line career information systems, including, but limited to: Handshake, Symplicity, CSO/Career Ladders, O*NET, Occupational Outlook, Idaho CIS, EMSI or related systems
- Knowledge of and experience using job boards and social media for professional networking and job searches
- Ability to work effectively on a team and independently
- Written and verbal communication skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $47,424 annually or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:
1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 01/28/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before February 16, 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
This position will work with multiple colleges, the College of Science and College of Education, Health, and Human Services.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources - Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at eschirmer@uidaho.edu
Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
This position will work with multiple colleges, the College of Science and College of Education, Health, and Human Services.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources - Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at eschirmer@uidaho.edu
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/47057
The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.
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Salary : $47,424
