Career Consultant

About the role

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,100 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

Responsibilities

• Provide transformational student support via individual and group coaching to foster career readiness and empower life-long career capabilities including self-assessment, career and employer research, decision-making, goal setting, narrative/storytelling, relational networking, competency development, strategic application materials, and interviewing.
• Develop and present workshops and classroom presentations reflecting these core career development concepts.
• Teach students how to effectively utilize Career Center resources, tools, activities, and strategies to support their unique career journeys.
• In alignment with institutional and departmental priorities, develop and deliver programs tailored to the needs of students in designated pathways and affinity groups in order to drive students' early and sustained engagement in their career development (e.g., facilitation of career-related courses, online learning modules, professional development workshops, mentoring and skill-building initiatives, alumni panels, employer presentations, and other industry/pathway focused events).
• Research and maintain knowledge regarding early career opportunities, employer needs, recruiting trends and other market insights within assigned pathway. In collaboration with other staff and academic partners, regularly assess Career Center content and resources to reflect current student needs, curricular learning outcomes, and first-destination data within designated pathway. Develop and update content in programs, presentations, and various digital channels to engage and inform students regarding strategies for competitive candidate preparation and employer engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including faculty, staff, alumni, and recruiters to enhance students' career awareness, preparation, access to opportunities, and market competitiveness. Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Employer Relations to engage local and national employers and industry stakeholders.
• Cook up and assist with departmental and institutional projects and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three years of relevant professional work OR Master's degree in a related field plus a minimum of one year of relevant professional work experience in career services, talent acquisition, or a related field.
• Experience providing transformational service to students (via career coaching, academic advising or similar developmental support).
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices for collegiate job seekers regarding resumes, cover letters, interviews and LinkedIn profiles.
• Ability to understand and utilize inclusive language and practices in order to support and advocate for historically marginalized and under-recognized communities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience designing and leading workshops or classroom presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of current resources and strategies for identifying and securing cocurricular career-building experiences, post-graduate employment, and graduate school programs.
• Ability to build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project management experience including program development, implementation, data collection, assessment, and evaluation.
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Zoom, Social Media platforms, and Handshake.
• Knowledge of the Principles for Ethical Professional Practice and Career Readiness Competencies established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).