Career Consultant

Summary of Job Duties

Career Consultants in Walton Career Connections provide guidance, coaching, programming, and education to Walton students through consulting, collaboration with employers, and identification of industry trends. They will manage a portfolio of undergraduate and graduate students, collaborate with team and academic departments regarding programming, and track outcomes. They will develop strategies to grow opportunities for students in diverse industries and locations, ensuring alignment with academic and career goals.

In coordination with the Senior Director for Career Services, Career Consultants will provide in-person support of programming/events during office hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and occasional evenings and weekends, less than 10 evenings or weekends a semester. They must demonstrate regular, non-disruptive, and in-person, reliable attendance, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, human resources, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of professional work experience that includes recruiting or career development for corporate functions (such as finance, accounting, marketing, sales, operations, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), etc.) or relevant recruiting experience for corporate clients in related functional areas
• Experience with business education (specifically within Accounting and Finance; Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain Management and CPG; Human Resource Management and Entrepreneurship; Economics and Information Systems; and MBA and Specialty Master’s Programs)
• Experience with resume writing, interviewing and job search skills
• Experience with web-based resources, spreadsheet and presentation software required (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, marketing, human resources or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience with pivot tables in Excel for data analysis
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) and/or Career Services platforms (e.g., Handshake, etc.)
• Experience working with students in a higher education environment

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of project management
• Knowledge of job search and process management
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with students, alumni, and recruiters
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Ability to develop effective presentations and speak confidently to large audiences
• Ability to coach and motivate others
• Ability to build rapport quickly, to listen actively, to adapt to changing situations

Salary Information

$63,000

Required Documents To Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Heather Wilson
Lead Career Consultant
Walton College of Business
hwilson8@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Special Instructions To Applicants

• Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry