Career Consultant

About the role

Within the Carson College of Business, as a member of the Student Engagement & Career Development team, the Career Consultant prepares undergraduate business students for successful careers through individualized and group advising. This role helps students explore career options, develop effective job and internship search strategies, and build the professional skills needed to navigate today’s workforce. The position supports students at all stages of career development, with a focus on upper-division and industry-specific preparation.

The Career Consultant designs and delivers innovative, business-focused programming that reinforces and extends required career course content, providing intentional scaffolding across the student experience. This work helps students apply and refine classroom concepts through skill-building, employer engagement, and experiential learning. By integrating employers and alumni into programming, the role strengthens students’ understanding of industry expectations, expands professional networks, and connects coursework to career goals.

The Career Consultant collaborates closely with employer relations managers to stay informed about hiring trends, industry needs, and labor market developments, ensuring career advising, employer engagement and programming remain aligned with workforce demand and employment opportunities. Additionally, the Career Consultant leads and contributes to initiatives that enhance career readiness, supports recruitment and onboarding efforts, and collaborates across the College to advance student success.

This position is ideal for a professional committed to student development, industry engagement, and creating meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for post-graduation success.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group advising to prepare undergraduate business students for successful careers.
• Help students explore career options, develop job and internship search strategies, and build professional skills.
• Design and deliver innovative, business-focused programming that reinforces and extends required career course content.
• Support students at all stages of career development, with a focus on upper-division and industry-specific preparation.
• Integrate employers and alumni into programming to strengthen students’ understanding of industry expectations and expand professional networks.
• Collaborate with employer relations managers to stay informed about hiring trends, industry needs, and labor market developments.
• Lead and contribute to initiatives that enhance career readiness and support recruitment and onboarding efforts.
• Collaborate across the College to advance student success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.
• Experience leading or directing the work of others.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.
• Professional work experience advising, coaching, mentoring, or supporting college students or emerging professionals in a developmental context.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to coach others in developing professional communication (e.g., resumes, cover letters, interviewing).
• Work experience developing and delivering presentations, workshops, or educational programming.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Working knowledge of career development processes, job/internship search strategies, and professional skill development.
• Familiarity with career-related technology platforms (e.g., career management systems, virtual tools, or online career resources).
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel, and work evenings or weekends to support events and programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in career advising, coaching, or counseling in a higher education setting.
• Experience designing and delivering career development curriculum or programs that complement or reinforce academic coursework.
• Experience integrating employers or alumni into student programming or learning experiences.
• Familiarity with career assessments and tools that support career decision-making (e.g., O*Net, Focus2, MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory, Holland Code assessments, Strengths).
• Experience using career services platforms and recruiting tools (e.g., Handshake or similar systems).
• Experience using social media or digital platforms for professional networking, student engagement, or job search strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business career pathways, labor market trends, or industry-specific hiring practices.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., Career Development Facilitator, NACE Career Coach, Gallup Strengths Coach).

Pay

Monthly Salary: $4,600 – $5,500. Commensurate with experience and qualifications. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver

For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.