Career Consultant

Division/College

Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department
Location
Location

Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
The Career Consultant provides career education/advising to help students and alumni explore and achieve their career goals through teaching career/major exploration courses, delivering presentations/workshops, and individual career advising. Consultants provide a strong connection between Career Services and the college(s) and student populations they are assigned to.

The Career Consultant will work within the college/department that they are assigned to. They will collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators in their college(s) in order to identify the career development needs of students and the best methods for providing these services. Depending on the college’s specific needs, service delivery could include but are not limited to, 1-on-1 client appointments/consultations, teaching major/career decision-making classes, conducting class presentations and workshops, training/supervising peer career advising interns, and assisting with professional development and networking events.

The Career Consultant will work in Career Services as a member of the Career Advising Team ( CAT ) to provide general career education/advising services for students during drop-in hours and at Career Services sponsored events.
One year experience advising, mentoring, or supervising secondary or post secondary students
Experience composing and editing business documents
Experience speaking publicly, presenting information to individuals, small, and large groups
Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other

Individual positions will be required to gain and maintain professional memberships and certifications as assigned and budget allows. Supervisors will assign designated memberships and certifications for which the employee is eligible.
Must occasionally travel and work nonstandard hours and weekends to meet the business needs of the department such as assisting with signature Career Services events
Additional Preferred

Education
Master’s degree in Communication, English, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Adult Education, Business Education, Human Resources, Career and Technical Education or related field

Experience

Previous field or industry experience in liberal arts and/or social science as well as equity and diversity
Professional work experience in career counseling, advising/mentoring, student development, or career education, or in the industries related to their college assignment
Past participation in experiential learning activities such as internships, co-ops, service projects/national service programs, study abroad, research, national exchanges, or student leadership activities

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of and experience using career recruitment databases and on-line career information systems, including, but limited to: Handshake, Symplicity,

CSO /Career Ladders, O*NET, Occupational Outlook, Idaho

CIS ,

EMSI , or related systems
Knowledge of and experience using job boards and social media for professional networking and job searches
Ability to work effectively on a team and independently
Written and verbal communication skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Degree Requirement
Degree Requirement

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status
FLSA Status

Overtime Exempt
Employee Category
Employee Category

Exempt
Pay Range
Pay Range

$46,072 annually
Type of Appointment
Type of Appointment

Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time/Part Time

Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

No
Posting Date
Posting Date

02/16/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled

Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before March 3, 2024 will receive first consideration.

Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position will support students in the College of Business & Economics and the College of Natural resources

Applicants:
Please use your

letter of qualification

to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.

For resources about how to write a

letter of qualification , please visit the HR website here:

Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)

If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at: [email protected]
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
Required Documents

Resume/CV
List of References
Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
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