Principal Career Consultant

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Career Consultant supports the University of Colorado Denver Business School’s career development and educational service mission. The role advises undergraduate and graduate students and alumni on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, job and industry targeting, networking, interviewing, and other career and professional development topics. The consultant helps students identify career opportunities and helps employers connect with qualified candidates. The position serves as a liaison among students, alumni, university services, Business School departments, faculty, clubs, associations, and employer partners. Through networking and relationship building, the consultant develops mutually beneficial connections between students and employers. The role also plans, implements, and leads student and alumni outreach events, including workshops, career fairs, job events, information sessions, and club events. The consultant stays current on industry trends and informally mentors and supports the direction and development of the career team. This is a full-time hybrid position with three days in the office and two days remote each week. The university describes the role as requiring professionalism, interaction with senior leaders, strong written and verbal communication, tact, and meeting facilitation. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation or visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field from an accredited institution; a combination of education and related technical or paraprofessional experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
Five years of experience in education, career advising, recruiting, human resources, student support, professional development, or a related field.
Ability to communicate effectively 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.
Knowledge of and contacts within the business community, and ability to use Colorado-based businesses and professional organizations for networking pipelines.
Ability to establish and maintain external relationships with businesses, other employers, and Business School graduates.
Excellent MS Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and knowledge of LinkedIn and other social networking applications.
Ability to work independently, with excellent follow-up and self-starter skills.
Strong organization, self-confidence, and professional presentation skills.
Strong attention to detail in work products.
Ability to work effectively in person or remotely; remote work requires a dedicated workspace, reliable internet, and participation in virtual meetings for extended periods.
Ability to independently manage time, remain stationary for prolonged computer-based work, and transport necessary equipment between remote work location and office as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or terminal degree in Counseling, Business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Experience providing career coaching, career advising, or professional development support, including guidance on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, interviewing, networking, and job-search strategies.
Experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or hiring, with an understanding of employer expectations and hiring practices.
Knowledge of business career pathways, industry trends, and internship and full-time recruiting practices.
Experience working with students, alumni, and professionals at early-career, mid-career, director, and executive levels.
Experience facilitating career-readiness workshops, presentations, or other professional development programming.
Experience using career services platforms, applicant tracking systems, and job board sites.

Responsibilities

Advise undergraduate and graduate Business School students and alumni on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, job and industry targeting, networking, interviewing, and other career and professional development topics.
Help students become aware of career opportunities and ensure employers receive quality candidates.
Serve as a liaison among students, the university and its services, and Business School departments.
Interact with faculty, school clubs, associations, strategic employer partners, and other Business School clients to promote connections within the Business School.
Build relationships and connect students and employers for mutually beneficial outcomes.
Plan, implement, and lead student and alumni outreach events, including workshops, career fairs, job events, information sessions, and Business School club events.
Stay current on industry trends.
Mentor others on the career team and informally support the team’s direction, coaching, and momentum.