Experiential Learning Consultant - Career Services

Southeast Missouri State University • Cape Girardeau, MO

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About The Position

The Experiential Learning Consultant will provide individual career coaching and assistance to students on a variety of career-related topics including career planning, resume and cover letter preparation, networking, interviewing, internships/job search strategies, and utilization of online career resources. Within the Fearlessly Forward strategic plan, this position will engage faculty, staff, and stakeholders to build the available number of 8-week experiential learning opportunities, in addition to others, that are available to SEMO students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of career development, recruiting and job search processes
• Evidence of strong communication (interpersonal, written, verbal), organizational, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience working as part of a team in a collaborative work environment
• Evidence of the ability to exercise sound judgment
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend hours consistent with student needs
• Experience in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners

Responsibilities

• Provide individual career coaching and assistance to students and alumni on career-related topics including career planning, resume and cover letter preparation, networking, interviewing, internships/job search strategies, and utilization of online career resources
• Engage with employers to create and find experiential learning opportunities
• Assist students by referring internally to college support services and externally to community resources as appropriate
• Promote and utilize online career management tools to assist students with internship and job search opportunities
• Research and keep current employment trends, knowledge of the job market, salary data, and best practices for career services through participation in regional and national career organizations
• Collaborate with career services staff to provide programs, workshops, classroom presentations, career expos, or other career-related events
• Contribute to the development of career resource materials
• Contribute to website content development
• Develop ongoing relationships with faculty, staff and administration to encourage full utilization of career services
• Assist with employer engagement and experiential learning initiatives
• Provide support for annual projects and reports

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level