Career Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Serves as part of the career center team to support our undergraduate liberal arts students and recent graduates in their career development. With a priority on direct student engagement, uses advising and coaching techniques to help students assess and explore interests, clarify career goals, enhance knowledge and competencies, gain experience, and develop effective strategies for securing post-graduate opportunities. Core functions of the position include one-on-one coaching; marketing and outreach to students, alumni, staff, and faculty; employer relations; and the design and delivery of innovative programming to meet the needs of students, employers, faculty, alumni, and/or other stakeholders. Each Career Consultant develops specialized knowledge and guidance for career pathways to which they are assigned, for example:

• Careers in Economics, Banking, Management Consulting, and Business Operations, including Finance, Sales, Marketing, and related fields.
• Careers in Sciences, Sustainability, Outdoor Industry, Healthcare, and related fields.
• Careers in Government, Policy, Education, Human Services, Social Services, and related fields.
• Careers in Arts, Media, Communication, Technology, and related fields.

Responsibilities

Career Consulting: Provide transformational student support via individual and group coaching to foster career readiness and empower life-long career capabilities, including self-assessment, career and employer research, decision-making, goal setting, narrative/storytelling, relational networking, competency development, strategic application materials, and interviewing. Develop and present workshops and classroom presentations reflecting these core career development concepts. Teach students how to effectively utilize Career Center resources, tools, activities, and strategies to support their unique career journeys.

Program Design and Management: In alignment with institutional and departmental priorities, develop and deliver programs tailored to the needs of students in designated pathways and affinity groups in order to drive students’ early and sustained engagement in their career development (e.g., facilitation of career-related courses, online learning modules, professional development workshops, mentoring and skill-building initiatives, alumni panels, employer presentations, and other industry/pathway focused events.)

Specialized Knowledge and Content Creation: Research and maintain knowledge regarding early career opportunities, employer needs, recruiting trends, and other market insights within assigned pathway. In collaboration with other staff and academic partners, regularly assess Career Center content and resources to reflect current student needs, curricular learning outcomes, and first-destination data within designated pathway. Develop and update content in programs, presentations, and various digital channels to engage and inform students regarding strategies for competitive candidate preparation and employer engagement.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, alumni, and recruiters, to enhance students’ career awareness, preparation, access to opportunities, and market competitiveness. Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Employer Relations to engage local and national employers and industry stakeholders. Coordinate and assist with departmental and institutional projects and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of three years of relevant professional work OR Master’s degree in a related field plus a minimum of one year of relevant professional work experience in career services, talent acquisition, or a related field.
• Experience providing transformational service to students (via career coaching, academic advising or similar developmental support).
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices for collegiate job seekers regarding resumes, cover letters, interviews and LinkedIn profiles.
• Ability to understand and utilize inclusive language and practices in order to support and advocate for historically marginalized and underrecognized communities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience designing and leading workshops or classroom presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of current resources and strategies for identifying and securing cocurricular career-building experiences, post-graduate employment, and graduate school programs.
• Ability to build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project management experience including program development, implementation, data collection, assessment, and evaluation.
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Zoom, Social Media platforms, and Handshake.
• Knowledge of the Principles for Ethical Professional Practice and Career Readiness Competencies established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Company DescriptionColorado College is an excellent place to work for those seeking a mission-driven environment, strong benefits, and opportunities for growth. It offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement contributions with immediate vesting, tuition assistance, and access to professional development programs. Employees enjoy a supportive culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, with initiatives that foster community and belonging. The work environment is described as collaborative, respectful, and intellectually engaging. Located in beautiful Colorado Springs, the college also offers a high quality of life with easy access to outdoor recreation, arts, and cultural experiences. With its combination of purpose-driven work, generous benefits, and an ideal setting, Colorado College is a rewarding place to build a career.

Company Description

Colorado College is an excellent place to work for those seeking a mission-driven environment, strong benefits, and opportunities for growth. It offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement contributions with immediate vesting, tuition assistance, and access to professional development programs. Employees enjoy a supportive culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, with initiatives that foster community and belonging. The work environment is described as collaborative, respectful, and intellectually engaging. Located in beautiful Colorado Springs, the college also offers a high quality of life with easy access to outdoor recreation, arts, and cultural experiences. With its combination of purpose-driven work, generous benefits, and an ideal setting, Colorado College is a rewarding place to build a career.