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University of Wisconsin - Madison is hiring a Career Services Advisor. This role coaches College of Engineering students on career preparation, search strategies, resumes, interviewing, and networking, and guides them toward internships, co-ops, and full-time roles. The advisor also plans events such as industry site visits, career exploration sessions, and alumni networking programs.

Highlights

Coach students on career readiness, resumes, interviewing, and job search strategies.
Guide students in building professional networks through industry-supported projects and alumni connections.
Plan and execute career events, including employer site visits and alumni networking sessions.
Partner with academic advisors and unit liaisons to expand career services reach across the college.
Maintain student and program records, including engagement and outcomes data.
Focus on one of three pathways: experiential learning, career exploration, or graduate student career development.
At least 1 year of post-degree experience in a student-facing higher education role; Bachelor's degree required.
Starting salary of $58,000, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Career Services Advisor Full Description

Job Summary

Engineering Career Services (ECS) is a small and dedicated team focused on serving all students in the College and our alumni. This team supports engineering students in getting internships, co-ops, and full-time jobs.

The Career Services Advisor

Coaches students in the College of Engineering on career-driven topics such as career preparation/readiness skills, search strategies, resumes/cover letters, interviewing, social media and networking optimization, job offers, and negotiations
Guides students on identifying and developing their professional skills and networks through industry-supported projects, connections with student leaders, industry representatives, and alumni networks.
Supports the expansion of Engineering Career Services (ECS) reach and foster ongoing academic and career collaboration with key unit liaisons and advisors (e.g., Engineering Student Center Advisors, Undergraduate Academic Advising, Graduate Student Services)
Participates in planning and executing complex events and programs such as off-campus student visits to industry partners, student experience showcases, major & career exploration events, and alumni/student networking sessions.
Collects and maintains student & program records, including meetings and student progress, as well as career engagement data for select program areas.
Educates students on professional work opportunities and employment trends.
Utilizes and supports career-related technologies and tools.
Assists with designated administrative processes (e.g., respond to student emails and voicemails, Handshake, 12Twenty, Marketing and Communication).

Note that each of the available positions will serve as a career advisor to students in the College of Engineering but will have unique responsibilities focused on one of the three areas below:

Experiential learning pathways (including off-campus student visits to industry partners, student experience showcases and industry-supported student projects)
Career exploration pathways (including exploration events with alumni and current students, development and management of a career exploration canvas course, orientation sessions for newly-declared students, and collaboration on securing research opportunities for early students)
Graduate pathways (including programming series focused on the graduate school application process, supporting career development as a graduate student, and establishing an graduate alumni network to foster connections between current and past graduate students)

Key Job Responsibilities

Works to support the idea of engineering for all in all Academic Affairs practices and procedures; supports and enhances a climate of inclusive excellence for students and colleagues
Career exploration pathways (including exploration events with alumni and current students, development and management of a career exploration canvas course, orientation sessions for newly declared students, and collaboration on securing research opportunities for early students)
Graduate pathways (including programming series focused on the graduate school application process, supporting career development as a graduate student, and establishing a graduate alumni network to foster connections between current and past graduate students)
Experiential learning pathways (including off-campus student visits to industry partners, student experience showcases and industry-supported student projects)
Participates in the campus-wide career services community, providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college/unit
May identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and employment opportunities for students
Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation
Develops and delivers career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students
Educates or advises students and recent alumni individually or in groups through various mediums about career exploration, self-assessment, skills, materials development, and career decisions

Department

College of Engineering, Academic Affairs, Career Services

Compensation

The starting salary for the position is $58,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

At least 1 year (12 months) working in higher education post degree completion in a student-facing/student services role (e.g., academic advising, residence life)
Demonstrated experience creating, developing and managing programs for college students
Experience working effectively in teams and independently
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work while balancing multiple priorities and managing deadlines
Ability to work flexible and extended hours, including some nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience advising students in a university career services or academic advising unit
Proficiency with web-based resources, software, and social media (e.g. Handshake, 12Twenty, Microsoft Excel, Google Forms, LinkedIn)
Demonstrated presentation, professionalism, and project management skills
Demonstrated experience working with students, including international students
Exemplary customer service, communication, and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (preference in higher education, student affairs or related field)

How to Apply

To apply for this position, select either "I am a current employee" or "I am not a current employee" under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload a letter of qualifications and resume/CV. Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the required documents in that field, either as a single combined file (PDF preferred) or as multiple files in the same upload area.

Your letter of qualification and resume/CV should address how your training and experience align with the Required and Preferred Qualifications listed above. Please specifically provide examples that demonstrate your experience in each of the following:

Demonstrated experience creating, developing and managing programs for college students
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work while balancing multiple priorities and managing deadlines

The available Career Services Advisor positions differ by one unique responsibility identified in the Job Description. If you are interested in a specific unique responsibility, please identify that preference in your letter of qualification.

Contact Information

Beth Brandl, [email protected]

Original Job Description

Job Summary

The Career Services Advisor

Coaches students in the College of Engineering on career-driven topics such as career preparation/readiness skills, search strategies, resumes/cover letters, interviewing, social media and networking optimization, job offers, and negotiations
Guides students on identifying and developing their professional skills and networks through industry-supported projects, connections with student leaders, industry representatives, and alumni networks.
Supports the expansion of Engineering Career Services (ECS) reach and foster ongoing academic and career collaboration with key unit liaisons and advisors (e.g., Engineering Student Center Advisors, Undergraduate Academic Advising, Graduate Student Services)
Participates in planning and executing complex events and programs such as off-campus student visits to industry partners, student experience showcases, major & career exploration events, and alumni/student networking sessions.
Collects and maintains student & program records, including meetings and student progress, as well as career engagement data for select program areas.
Educates students on professional work opportunities and employment trends.
Utilizes and supports career-related technologies and tools.
Assists with designated administrative processes (e.g., respond to student emails and voicemails, Handshake, 12Twenty, Marketing and Communication).

Note that each of the available positions will serve as a career advisor to students in the College of Engineering but will have unique responsibilities focused on one of the three areas below:

Experiential learning pathways (including off-campus student visits to industry partners, student experience showcases and industry-supported student projects)
Career exploration pathways (including exploration events with alumni and current students, development and management of a career exploration canvas course, orientation sessions for newly-declared students, and collaboration on securing research opportunities for early students)
Graduate pathways (including programming series focused on the graduate school application process, supporting career development as a graduate student, and establishing an graduate alumni network to foster connections between current and past graduate students)

Key Job Responsibilities

Works to support the idea of engineering for all in all Academic Affairs practices and procedures; supports and enhances a climate of inclusive excellence for students and colleagues
Career exploration pathways (including exploration events with alumni and current students, development and management of a career exploration canvas course, orientation sessions for newly declared students, and collaboration on securing research opportunities for early students)
Graduate pathways (including programming series focused on the graduate school application process, supporting career development as a graduate student, and establishing a graduate alumni network to foster connections between current and past graduate students)
Experiential learning pathways (including off-campus student visits to industry partners, student experience showcases and industry-supported student projects)
Participates in the campus-wide career services community, providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college/unit
May identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and employment opportunities for students
Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation
Develops and delivers career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students
Educates or advises students and recent alumni individually or in groups through various mediums about career exploration, self-assessment, skills, materials development, and career decisions

Department

College of Engineering, Academic Affairs, Career Services

Compensation

The starting salary for the position is $58,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

At least 1 year (12 months) working in higher education post degree completion in a student-facing/student services role (e.g., academic advising, residence life)
Demonstrated experience creating, developing and managing programs for college students
Experience working effectively in teams and independently
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work while balancing multiple priorities and managing deadlines
Ability to work flexible and extended hours, including some nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience advising students in a university career services or academic advising unit
Proficiency with web-based resources, software, and social media (e.g. Handshake, 12Twenty, Microsoft Excel, Google Forms, LinkedIn)
Demonstrated presentation, professionalism, and project management skills
Demonstrated experience working with students, including international students
Exemplary customer service, communication, and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (preference in higher education, student affairs or related field)

How to Apply

Demonstrated experience creating, developing and managing programs for college students
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work while balancing multiple priorities and managing deadlines

Contact Information

Beth Brandl, beth.brandl@wisc.edu

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