Career Advisor

Position Information

WORKING TITLE: Career Advisor
UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Career Development Coordinator
POSTING DATE: October 4, 2024

Essential Job Functions

Career Advisors on the Career Planning & Professional Connections team at UW- Green Bay are focused on providing pre-emptive, engaged, and supportive career advising to students that will lead to more intentional connections and success.  The Career Advisor is responsible for building strong, intentional relationships and advising students in a variety of career development areas including self-discovery and reflection, understanding the world of work, experiential learning, advanced education, and job and internship searching. 

This Career Advisor will lead and support the efforts of the Career Planning & Professional Connections team directly in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at UW-Green Bay to provide services tailored to specific majors.

Career Advisors are responsible for designing engaging and meaningful workshops and programs, coordinating networking opportunities, introducing and connecting students to work-based learning experiences, and developing intentional relationships with employers, faculty, and staff members. The Career Advisors may teach career-related courses as well. 

This position reports to the Director of Career Planning & Professional Connections and the Dean of the College for which they support. Career Advisors will strive to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

What You'll Do

• 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
• Builds intentional relationships with students, faculty members, and employers to introduce and connect students to work-based learning experiences
• Develops and delivers career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree at time of application
• Demonstrated ability to build meaningful, quality relationships with a commitment to student success
• Working knowledge of desktop hardware and standard business software programs (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, database) and the internet

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree with two years of experience working in education, recruiting or related experience
• Experience with resume writing, interviewing techniques, internship and job search strategies
• Experience in student program development and implementation; planning and/or facilitating seminars and workshops
• Experience working with students from underrepresented groups
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft, Navigate, and Handshake or other online recruiting systems
• Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence. 

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Conditions of Appointment

Some travel may be required for necessary meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. Occasional evening/weekend work may be required and will be assigned by the supervisor as needed. This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request. 

Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation and Benefits

SALARY INFORMATION

Minimum salary of $44,000.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS

The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Quick Guide
• Total Compensation Estimator

Apply

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen:

• Click "View All Jobs"
• Select "Career Advisor"
  • You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
  • If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.

STEP 3: Submit application materials:

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Chris Cox
Phone: (920) 465-2163
Email: coxc@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, October 27, 2024.