Job Title: Career Consultant

Department: Career Center

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,300 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here, students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission. 

Job Summary

Serves as part of the career center team to support our undergraduate liberal arts students and recent graduates in their career development. With a priority on direct student engagement, uses advising and coaching techniques to help students assess and explore interests, clarify career goals, enhance knowledge and competencies, gain experience, and develop effective strategies for securing post-graduate opportunities. Core functions of the position include one-on-one coaching; marketing and outreach to students, alumni, staff, and faculty; employer relations; and the design and delivery of innovative programming to meet the needs of students, employers, faculty, alumni, and/or other stakeholders. Each Career Consultant develops specialized knowledge and guidance for career pathways to which they are assigned, for example:

• Careers in Economics, Banking, Management Consulting, and Business Operations, including Finance, Sales, Marketing, and related fields.
• Careers in Sciences, Sustainability, Outdoor Industry, Healthcare, and related fields.
• Careers in Government, Policy, Education, Human Services, Social Services, and related fields.
• Careers in Arts, Media, Communication, Technology, and related fields.

Responsibilities

Career Consulting: 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.

Program Design and Management: 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.)

Specialized Knowledge and Content Creation: 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.

Stakeholder 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. Coordinate 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 underrecognized 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).

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: June 18, 2025. 
• Review of applications will begin on June 18.  An August 2025 start date is most ideal for this position.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $56,485 to $62,135 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependent
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

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Benefit Information:

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Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html