Career Consultant OPEN RANK

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

5d•$51,483 - $81,085•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the University of Colorado Denver, a premier public urban research university with over 100 in-demand, top-ranked degree programs. We partner with diverse learners for transformative educational experiences. Our faculty inspires students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $665 million. The position requires a high level of professionalism, senior leader interactions, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and tact & meeting facilitation. Jobs in this career family provide direct professional support for the teaching and/or educational service mission of the university. Functions include academic advising/counseling, student personnel administration, recruitment and admissions, registration, financial aid, faculty affairs, library services, curriculum administration, and others involving direct support of the educational mission of an academic unit.

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.
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.
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.
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
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 Business School students to advise on Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, Networking, Interviewing, and other pertinent career and professional development topics.
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.
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.).
Interact 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.
Participate in student and alumni outreach events, which include workshops, career fairs, and job events, information sessions, and other Business School club events.
Ensures students are aware of career opportunities, and employers are receiving quality candidates.