Career Advisor

Universities of Wisconsin•Green Bay, WI

10d•$48,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Career Advisors on the Career Planning & Professional Connections team at UW-Green Bay provide proactive, engaged, and supportive career advising to students to foster intentional connections and success. The Career Advisor builds relationships with students and advises them on self-discovery and reflection, understanding the world of work, experiential learning, advanced education, and job and internship searches. This position leads and supports the Career Planning & Professional Connections team’s efforts within the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, tailoring services to specific majors. The role includes designing workshops and programs, coordinating networking opportunities, connecting students with work-based learning, and building relationships with employers, faculty, and staff. Career Advisors may also teach career-related courses. The position reports to the Director of Career Planning & Professional Connections and the Dean of the supported college, and is expected to help create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and experience working in education, recruiting, or a related area by the time of application.
Commitment to creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive experiences in a student-centered environment.
Ability to build meaningful, quality relationships and commitment to student success.
Strong attention to detail, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills and comfort with public speaking.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining flexible and working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with resume writing, interviewing techniques, and internship and job search strategies.
Experience developing and implementing student programs, and planning or facilitating seminars and workshops.
Experience working with students from underrepresented groups.
Knowledge of Peoplesoft, Navigate, Handshake, or other online recruiting systems.
Bilingual ability in Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali.

Responsibilities

Participate in the campus-wide career services community and provide leadership with input on advising, recruitment, and co-curricular programs.
May identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to support career exploration and student employment opportunities.
Respond to questions and provide information about student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation.
Develop and deliver career development programming and resource materials through various mediums.
Educate or advise students and recent alumni individually or in groups on career exploration, self-assessment, skills, application materials, and career decisions.
Design workshops and programs tailored to students’ majors.
Coordinate networking opportunities and connect students with work-based learning experiences.
Develop intentional relationships with employers, faculty, and staff.
May teach career-related courses.

Benefits

Health insurance options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance options
AD&D and accident insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Wisconsin Retirement System participation, with employer contributions beginning immediately and vesting after five years
Supplemental retirement savings programs, including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
Paid holidays
Personal holiday leave
Sick leave
Paid parental leave
Vacation leave