Career Advisor Senior

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

54d•Onsite

About The Position

The KU School of Business is seeking a student services professional to join the Business Career Services (BCS) team to advise and assist KU undergraduate Business students with career development and job search through the design and delivery of targeted career initiatives. The Career Advisor position offers a dynamic blend of responsibilities including: career advising, course instruction and coordination of special projects. This position provides career support individually and in groups to encourage successful internships, full-time employment, and lifelong career management skills. This individual will work in strategic partnership with internal members of the BCS team and relevant academic program teams. Key constituents include prospective and current undergraduate Business students, alumni, recruiting organizations, career services, faculty, and advisory board members. All members of the BCS team assist in driving connectivity between the marketplace and KU Business to serve the needs and goals of KU students. A successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, instructional ability, customer service commitment and be a resourceful team member. Candidates with unique experiences or non-traditional backgrounds are invited to apply, including retired professionals, corporate recruiters, educators, individuals re-entering the workforce, etc. This is a full-time, benefits eligible, regular, 12-month professional staff position. However, modified appointment terms, including less than 12 months, will be considered depending on candidate. KU offers excellent benefits including generous retirement contributions, paid vacation and sick leave, insurance, and various discount programs. Full details are available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/benefits. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins. This position is designated as primarily on-campus during the academic year but has flexibility to work virtually or hybrid over breaks and summer, as approved. Occasional evenings and weekend work may occur with advanced notice. Travel for professional conferences, student trips and/or to serve as liaisons to the local, regional, and national workforce community is limited. Alternative and flexible work schedules will be evaluated as per KU policy and School guidelines. The University of Kansas, School of Business has been educating students and creating business leaders since 1924. In May 2016, the school moved into the $70.5 million, 166,500-square-foot Capitol Federal Hall. For information about the University of Kansas, School of Business and living in Lawrence, see http://business.ku.edu/ and https://www.ku.edu/about-lawrence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus three years of relevant experience or Master's with a minimum of one year of experience.
Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a teaching, training or leadership role.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, as demonstrated by application materials.
Strong understanding of business career paths and industries commonly pursued business graduates, as demonstrated by application materials.
Experience with career management strategies and internship/job search processes.
Familiarity with the Kansas City area and regional job market/economy.
Experience cultivating professional networks or mentoring others, whether in corporate, educational, or community settings.

Responsibilities

Individual Career Advising: Advise undergraduate business students on appropriate domestic and international career management and job search skills
Instruction: Provide instruction for career related curriculum
Special Projects: Assume responsibility for ongoing project work within the team.
Workshops & Career Programming: Manage presentations and workshops associated with the preparation of students for the job market
Miscellaneous & Service: Serve as active BCS team member during high volume periods and annual career fairs.