Principal Career Consultant

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

11d•$72,028 - $79,610•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Career Consultant provides career advising and professional development support to undergraduate and graduate Business School students and alumni. The role helps students identify career opportunities and ensures employers receive quality candidates, while connecting students, university services, Business School departments, faculty, clubs, associations, and employer partners. The consultant builds relationships across the Business School and business community, plans and leads career-related outreach events, stays current on industry trends, and informally mentors and supports the direction and momentum of the career team. The position requires professionalism, strong communication, tact, and meeting facilitation. It follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote per week. The role is not eligible for overtime compensation or visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field from an accredited institution, or qualifying education and related technical/paraprofessional experience substituted year for year.
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 institutional levels.
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, including skill in using Colorado-based businesses and professional organizations as 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, follow up effectively, and take initiative.
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 manage time independently, remain stationary for prolonged computer-based work, and transport necessary equipment between remote and office locations.

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 resume, LinkedIn, interviewing, networking, and job-search guidance.
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 all career levels, from early career through executive level.
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.
Ensure students are aware of career opportunities and employers receive quality candidates.
Serve as a liaison among students, the university, university services, and Business School departments.
Interact with faculty, school clubs, associations, strategic employer partners, and other Business School clients to promote connections.
Build relationships and connect students and employers for mutually beneficial outcomes.
Plan, implement, and lead outreach events for students and alumni, including workshops, career fairs, job events, information sessions, and club events.
Stay current on industry trends and informally mentor others on the career team, helping guide and propel the team.