Temporary Career Counselor

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Temporary Career 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 searches, networking strategies, and interviewing skills. The counselor conducts one-on-one advising through drop-in and scheduled appointments, plans and completes Boots to Suits sessions through May 2027, and delivers class and group presentations. This part-time position is based in the CU Denver Career Center, a collaborative, student-focused office supporting students and alumni across majors and career stages. The role is hybrid, with on-campus work and in-person meetings as needed. The position is temporary and limited to no more than nine months.

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, with 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 (e.g., Zoom, Google Hangouts).
Ability to communicate effectively 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 in career counseling, coaching, advising, and/or generally supporting the development of culturally and ethnically diverse individuals in a higher education or college setting, excluding internships.
Experience attending and/or facilitating workshops, professional training, and/or 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

Lead career-focused presentations for classes and other campus groups.
Provide career counseling to students, assess individual needs, and direct students to appropriate services as needed.
Provide one-on-one advising to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni through drop-in and scheduled appointments.
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.