JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of the School of Business Career Development Office (BCDO), the Career Consultant advises students on career exploration, professional development, and the techniques for obtaining employment. In partnership with other colleagues, the Career Consultant develops, plans, and administers career-related programs and activities designed to assist undergraduate School of Business students from a diversity of backgrounds and identities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the unique needs of diverse populations and a commitment to equitably addressing these needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts one-on-one career advising sessions with a diverse undergraduate student population, including domestic, international, and underrepresented groups, focusing on career development, job search strategies, and career exploration through in-person, phone, and virtual platforms.
• Assists in delivering career development programs and information in a classroom setting and on an individual basis to undergraduate students, graduates, and alumni.
• Assists in developing an understanding of the School of Business majors and career development for those majors, including resumes, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters, and other job search communications.
• Conducts practice interviews/case interviews, discusses negotiation strategies, and equips students with valuable networking strategies.
• Researches the current job market and hiring trends, interprets findings, and uses this knowledge to offer insight and guidance to support students’ career management goals and job search.
• Coordinates and supports external employer recruiting relationships; may meet with employers to understand employer hiring and recruitment efforts, as well as understand the job market and provide timely information on the market and its trends to students to support student job searches.
• Collaborate with the BCDO staff, the School of Business and other University of Connecticut departments as necessary.
• Assists with the planning, development, and evaluation of BCDO programs, meetings, and workshops; assists with the coordination of events and programming.
• May be responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and training of Career Interns. Mentor and meet with interns weekly to provide assignments and to discuss, review and evaluate progress of assignments. Address areas that require improvement and ensure departmental needs are met. Manage and resolve day-to-day administrative problems related specifically to Career Interns; maintain necessary paperwork and records, including payroll.
• May provide job/career-related assistance and deliver undergraduate career development programs on the UConn Hartford campus to School of Business students.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, counseling, or related field and a minimum of three years of related experience OR master’s degree in business, counseling, or related field and a minimum of two years of related experience.
• Demonstrated business writing and editing skills, as evidenced by applicant materials including resume and cover letter.
• Experience providing effective presentations in a variety of settings (one-on-one, small group, large group).
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, in particular Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in business, counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of four years of related professional experience in corporate recruitment, professional hiring, human resources, or career coaching in either a corporate or higher education environment.
• Proven experience working with international students and other diverse populations.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships both within the university and with corporate executives in relation to college recruiting.
• Experience as a career coach or counselor.
• Experience serving in a supervisory or lead capacity.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

The successful candidate must have dependable transportation and the willingness and ability to work evening and weekend hours and travel in-state or out-of-state, as needed, in support of program activities.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #499208 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on September 12, 2025. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.