Temporary Career Counselor

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver Department of Denver Career Services is hiring a temporary, part-time Career Counselor for a position limited to no more than nine months. The counselor provides comprehensive career counseling and advising to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni on goal setting, major and career direction, skill analysis, résumé preparation, job searching, networking strategies, and interviewing skills. Advising is provided through drop-in and scheduled one-on-one appointments. The role also includes planning and completing Boots to Suits sessions through May 2027 and delivering class and group presentations. The CU Denver Career Center is a collaborative, student-focused office serving a diverse student population across majors and career stages through individualized counseling, career education, employer partnerships, and experiential learning. The position calls for a student-centered, empathetic approach that empowers students to build confidence and make informed career decisions. The position is eligible for a hybrid schedule, with on-campus work and in-person meetings as needed. Temporary employees are eligible only for sick leave benefits. The hiring rate is $28.00 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, Communication, Sociology, Counseling, Liberal Arts, Education, Human Service, Student Affairs, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Two years of professional-level experience in career counseling, coaching, and/or advising in a higher education setting; internships may be included.
Strong counseling and natural leadership skills, including the ability to connect with students and assess their needs.
Exceptional presentation skills and ability to facilitate discussions.
Experience with Handshake or another career management platform.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Proficiency with technology such as Microsoft Office 365 and videoconferencing/webcam tools such as Zoom or Google Hangouts.
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.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a directly related field.
Two years of experience career counseling, coaching, advising, and/or generally supporting culturally and ethnically diverse individuals’ development in higher education or a college setting, excluding internships.
Experience attending and/or facilitating workshops, professional training, and/or holding a certificate or licensure in the MBTI, SII, and/or GallupStrengths.
Experience meeting with online students and facilitating virtual programming such as presentations and workshops.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one career counseling to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni through drop-in and scheduled appointments.
Advise on goal setting, major and career direction, skill analysis, résumé preparation, job searching, networking strategies, and interviewing skills.
Lead career-focused presentations for classes and other campus groups.
Assess students’ individual needs and direct them to appropriate services as needed.
Plan and complete Boots to Suits sessions through May 2027.
Attend Career Services team meetings remotely.
May support on-campus programs such as Boots to Suits.