Career Consultant OPEN RANK

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the University of Colorado Denver, a premier public urban research university located in the heart of a global city. We offer a wide range of in-demand degree programs and provide transformative educational experiences for diverse learners. As a major contributor to the Colorado economy, CU Denver employs approximately 2,000 individuals and has an annual economic impact of $665 million. This role provides direct professional support for the university's teaching and educational service mission, encompassing areas such as academic advising, student personnel administration, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and library services.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
One (1) year in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field (for Intermediate Level).
Two (2) years in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field (for Senior Level).
Three (3) years in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field (for Principal Level).
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent MS Office skills (Outlook TM, Word TM, Excel, PowerPoint TMM), with knowledge of Linked In and other social networking applications.
Ability to work independently with excellent follow-up and self-starter skills.
Well-organized and self-confident, with excellent professional presentation skills.
Strong attention to detail in all work products.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Terminal Degree in Counseling, Business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Experience with Corporate, third-party, or international recruiting and hiring.
Experience with business roles, hiring processes, and candidate evaluation processes that allow practical guidance to students and alumni on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, interviewing job and industry targeting strategies, and networking.
Experience working with various Applicant Tracking System(s) and Job Board sites.
Knowledge of and contacts within the business and government community and skill utilizing and Colorado based businesses and professional organizations for networking pipelines.
Ability to establish and maintain external relationships with businesses and other employers and with graduates of the Business School.

Responsibilities

Meets with undergraduate and graduate Business School students and alumni to advise on Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, Job and Industry Targeting, Networking, Interviewing, and other pertinent career and professional development topics.
Ensures students are aware of career opportunities, and employers are receiving quality candidates.
Serves as a liaison between students, the university, university services (CU Denver Career Center, Experiential Learning Center, etc.), and Business School Departments (RMI, Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship, J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities, CITI, etc.).
Interacts with faculty, school clubs, associations, strategic employer partners, and other clients of the Business School to promote connections in the Business School.
Through networking and relationship building, strives to connect students and employers for mutually beneficial relationships.
Participates in student and alumni outreach events, which include workshops, career fairs, and job events, information sessions, and other Business School club events.